Overview
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Our General Insurance team provides expertise in Casualty, Disease, Criminal Defence, EL/PL & RTA and is seeking a Junior Solicitor, Solicitor or Associate Solicitor to handle a varied caseload of litigated personal injury defender cases under the supervision of Lynne Macfarlane, Partner and Solicitor Advocate.
The main priority is to find someone who can deal with a mixed defender caseload comprising motor, employers liability (EL) and public liability (PL) cases raised at summary cause, ordinary sheriff court and Court of Session level. The ideal candidate will review evidence and progress the case to a settlement or proof in line with client service level agreements.
Responsibilities
* Work with partners to manage a caseload of high value claims, including defender EL/PL & RTA matters.
* Draft pleadings, reports to clients, attend court hearings, meet court deadlines, progress liability investigations, gather evidence, instruct experts and consider medical causation issues.
* Prioritise work effectively to maximise efficiency, adhering to court deadlines and client service level agreements.
* Build internal and external relationships to develop business networks and understand the Firm’s directions and client needs.
What will help you succeed in this role?
Desirable Criteria
* 1+ years PQE, preferably within Casualty, Disease, EL/PL, RTA or personal and serious injury. We will also consider NQ’s with interest and experience in these areas.
* Technically experienced in Employers Liability, Public Liability, RTA, Casualty, Disease, Personal injury, Serious injury and catastrophic injury work.
* Experience handling high value defender personal injury files, either independently or as an assistant to more senior team members.
* Familiar with working in a commercial environment.
What we offer
At DWF, we offer a comprehensive rewards package beyond a basic salary. You can tailor a benefits package to your needs and family, with a range of flexible benefits and wellbeing programs.
About Us
DWF is a leading global provider of integrated legal and business services. Our approach delivers efficiency, price certainty and transparency for our clients worldwide without compromising quality or service. Our purpose is to deliver positive outcomes with colleagues, clients and communities, fostered by placing colleagues at the centre of all we do.
Seniority level
* Entry level
Employment type
* Full-time
Job function
* Legal
Industries
* Law Practice
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