Job Purpose To primarily manage and process Pursuer Road Traffic Accident (RTA) Personal Injury cases, with some involvement in Defender cases. This role encompasses handling pre-litigation and non-personal injury RTA cases, as well as preparing and managing RTA litigated cases at both the Sheriff Court and All-Scotland Personal Injury Court (ASPIC) levels. Responsibilities include conducting thorough investigations, gathering and analysing evidence, liaising with clients, medical professionals, and other relevant parties, and ensuring that all legal procedures and documentation are meticulously followed. The aim is to achieve the best possible outcomes for clients while maintaining high standards of professionalism and compliance with legal and regulatory requirements. Key Duties & Responsibilities Responsible for a caseload of personal Injury RTA Pursuer claims, making use of the firm’s Case Management Systems and using the agreed internal procedures and practices. To progress your caseload in a manner to ensure that clients receive appropriate, professional, timely and pertinent legal advice, with regular contact, whilst managing their expectations. To identify early those cases where proceedings would be tactically beneficial to litigate and to do so expeditiously. Take a practical but commercial approach to settlements and advising clients as to litigation/cost risks. To achieve and exceed various targets set in relation to, for example, profit costs, settlements and issuing, without compromising the firm’s integrity. To liaise appropriately and timely with sources, medical agencies, experts, third party insurers, Defenders solicitors and other relevant parties to ensure that cases are pro-actively progressed. Perform to a high level in a target orientated environment. To undertake any other tasks as deemed relevant and reasonable by the business. Experience & Knowledge Knowledge and experience of RTA Scottish Protocol PI cases is desirable. Knowledge and experience of non – PI RTA Pre-litigation cases is desirable. Capable of drafting and running litigated cases mainly PI but also non-PI RTA cases at Sheriff Court level. Here at Carpenters group diversity and inclusion matters, it is integral to our culture and we welcome applications from everyone. We celebrate difference and believe in equal opportunities for all. About us Here at Carpenters Group, we’ve been providing legal and insurance services across the UK for over 30 years. We’ve grown from a small law firm into a 1500 people strong team made up of insurance professionals, legal experts and best in class corporate services, working across seven office locations. We work in partnership with household name insurers to deliver a variety of fully outsourced claim solutions. We also represent individuals who need expert legal support. As a great place to work our core values underpin how we behave. Our working environment is positive and informal, and we encourage people to work together to perform at their best. We understand that our success as a business depends on the success of our people, which is why we invest in your training, development and social projects, helping everyone to connect and grow. No matter what stage of your career, at Carpenters Group there is a place for you to achieve your potential. Benefits Minimum 25 days’ holiday plus bank holidays Holiday buy and sell Hybrid working model 2 x Volunteering days to support charitable initiatives Matched Giving – up to £250 matched for personal charity fundraising for a registered charity Medicash cash plan – claim back dental / physio / optical appointments My Medicash App – including access to rapid digital physiotherapy and skin cancer screening assessments plus fitness videos and wellbeing tools Discounts and cash back on travel and shopping through Medicash extras Life Assurance Scheme (4 x salary) Pension scheme Active network of Wellbeing Champions – providing mental health support Training and development opportunities Funded social events to connect with your colleagues Dress for your day policy