Solicitor/Senior Solicitor - Large Loss/Motor
Department: Legal
Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time
Location: Glasgow
Description
Keoghs Scotland are seeking to recruit a 2-5 years PQE Solicitor. The role will involve working closely with the partner on the investigation and defence of large loss and catastrophic injury cases.
In addition, you will handle your own reduced caseload of litigated motor cases and assist the Partner in the day to day running of the team. There will be the potential to undertake court appearance work and supervision of a growing team.
Applications will be considered from solicitors outwith the advertised PQE if suitable experience can be demonstrated.
Key Responsibilities
* Forensic review and analysis of relevant documents
* Analysis of liability
* Analysis of quantum and causation
* Assisting in drafting advice
* Instructing medical experts
* Client liaison
* Court appearance and attendance with counsel
* Drafting documents and correspondence to clients/court/witnesses
* 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 - 5.00pm with 1 unpaid hour for lunch
One day a week in the Glasgow office
Skills, Knowledge & Expertise
* Litigation experience
* Excellent communication skills
* Excellent forensic skills
* Excellent organisation
* Ability to prioritise tasks and to work under pressure
* Previous experience of time recording is preferable
* The ability to work as part of a team and independently
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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Job ID 875519e3-bf1a-4a49-accc-47092e4f50da
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