Solicitor (Crime & Reg) - NQ-4 years PQE
Department: Legal
Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time
Location: Glasgow
Description
Solicitor NQ - 4 years PQE – Large loss, HSE Regulatory and Crime
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join Keoghs Scottish large loss, HSE regulatory and crime team as an assistant. The role is a chance to be involved in interesting and varied (EL/PL/RTA) large loss, and HSE regulatory and crime cases.
The successful candidate will assist Partner, Laurie Traynor with her complex, high value, and at times high-profile caseload as well as running their own files. It will include assisting on fatal and catastrophic cases where we are often involved from the outset through to conclusion.
A hard-working, rewarding and supportive environment is encouraged with client service delivery being key. We are looking for a genuine team player who is motivated by delivery of clients desired litigation outcomes.
The role would suit someone of up to 4 years PQE. Defender litigation, crime and advocacy experience is preferred. However, we can be flexible in terms of experience for the right candidate.
Key Responsibilities
* Working with the Partner on complex and high value claims
* Drafting pleadings and court documents
* Obtaining and drafting witness statements
* Forensic review and analysis of relevant documents assessing liability, quantum and causation in civil claims
* Drafting technical advice on all aspects of claims for sophisticated insurer clients and keeping them updated
* Preparation and lodging of Productions
* Organising, attending and drafting notes of consultations with counsel, clients and experts and executing follow up actions
* Liaising with experts - instructing own experts, summarising expert evidence, lodging reports
* Maintaining case managements systems with up-to-date management information for clients
* Adhering to court deadlines and managing files in accordance with client SLAs
* Delivery of agreed performance targets and quality standards
* Attending site visits, meeting clients, drafting statements and taking photographs
* Civil, criminal and FAI advocacy
* Instruction and attendance at court with counsel and drafting notes
* Review of medical records, post-mortem reports and CCTV footage
* Review and analysis of criminal prosecution evidence, explaining implications and prospects of defence to lay client/company
* Liaising with Court, COPFS, Police/HSE/EHO or relevant regulator
* Attendance and representation at Police/HSE/EHO interviews
* Development and training of more junior team members.
* Managing your own case load
* Developing Keoghs’ client relationships to attract work on an instruction-by-instruction basis.
* Assisting in business development initiatives, including drafting of articles, blog pieces, e-shots and presentations and attendance at relevant events.
Skills, Knowledge & Expertise
* A qualified Solicitor
* Excellent attention to detail is essential
* Organisational skills are key
* Experience of large loss (EL/PL/RTA), HSE regulatory and crime and fatal accident inquiries is preferable. However, we can be flexible in terms of experience for the right candidate.
* The personal skills to deal with clients in a sensitive manner given the context
* Excellent telephone and communication skills with people at all levels inside and outside the business
* Calm under pressure
* Self-confidence, with good literacy and IT skills
* Good team worker with the flexibility to do what is required to get good client results and ensure their service levels are met
* Previous experience of time recording and case management system use is preferable.
Working hours
* 35 hours per week
* Monday – Friday 9am – 5.00pm with 1 unpaid hour for lunch
* We are open to part time or flexible working applications
* One day a week in the Glasgow office
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Job 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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