Solicitor/Paralegal
Department: Legal
Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time
Location: Glasgow
Description
Keoghs Scotland are seeking to recruit an experienced Solicitor/Paralegal to join our expanding Glasgow team. You will handle a varied caseload of litigated Motor Injury, Fraud and Credit Hire cases and assist the Partner in the day-to-day running of the team.
Key Responsibilities
* Forensic review and analysis of relevant documents.
* Analysis of liability.
* Analysis of quantum and causation.
* Assisting in drafting advice.
* Client liaison.
* Court appearance and attendance with counsel.
* Drafting documents and correspondence to clients/court/witnesses.
* Preparing witness statements and instructions to experts.
* Assisting Partners and other members of the team where required.
* Assisting in business development initiatives, including drafting of articles, blog pieces, e-shots and presentations and attendance at relevant events.
Working Hours
35 hours per week, Monday – Friday 9am – 5pm with 1 unpaid hour for lunch. One day a week from the Glasgow office.
Skills, Knowledge and Expertise
* Litigation experience (preferably defender motor)
* Experience in Sheriff Court procedures
* The ability to work as part of a team and independently
* Excellent communication skills
* Excellent forensic skills
* Ability to prioritise tasks and to work under pressure
Values
Our culture is focussed on making Keoghs sustainable and successful for our people and clients, with this our five values are at the heart of everything we do;
* We are connected
* We are Dynamic
* We are Innovative
* We succeed together
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Benefits
* Davies Incentive Plan
* 25 days holiday per year which increases with level of service (opportunity to buy & sell 3 days)
* Family Cover Private Medical Insurance (Bupa) - will automatically be at single cover level but can opt into family option within first month of joining.
* Simply Health Care Cash Plan
* WeCare – 24/7 online GP, mental health support and virtual wellbeing covering a whole host of topics to do with health, mental health, wellbeing & healthy living and financial & legal wellbeing
* Death in Service
* Critical Illness Cover
* PHI/Income Protection (Private health insurance)
* Pension Contribution based 5% Employee / 3% Employer
* Cycle to Work Scheme*
* Tech Scheme*
* Season Ticket Loan*
* Gym Flex*
* Access to Online Discount Sites
* Discounted Gourmet Society Membership
* Discounted Tickets for Merlin Attractions nationwide
* Discounts at local retail outlets
* after successfully completing probation
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