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Solicitor (3 Yrs+ PQE)
We are currently recruiting for a Solicitor 3 YRS+ PQE to join our Glasgow Insurance Team.
Working in the dedicated insurance team based out of Glasgow with your own varied caseload of predominantly pre and litigated disease claims as well as EL/PL claims, motor/fraud and assist with high value and complex claims.
We receive direct instructions from both insureds and insurers, as well as local authorities.
You will be responsible for the running of the day to day of your cases including liaising with clients, opponents, court, witnesses and undertaking your own liability investigations.
Main duties and responsibilities
- Predominantly PI including EL, PL and Disease and Motor
- Work as part of a team providing a comprehensive range of legal advice and representation to the team’s clients
- Assist the Team Manager and other Partners with their cases, client development, client training, networking and potentially public speaking where required
- Complete MI procedures as and when required
- Achieve set financial and chargeable targets
- Ensure relevant deadlines, SLAs, quality measures and KPIs are adhered to
- Comply with relevant policies and procedures
- Work in accordance with Weightmans’ values
- You may also be required to carry out tasks that fall within the wider remit of the role.
This list is not intended to be exhaustive and you will be expected to perform other duties and have other responsibilities that fall within the wider remit of the role
About You
Ideally you will have previous experience and a genuine and demonstrable interest in the above area of work. As the role is varied, we are looking for you to have a flexible approach to the work you do and be able to adapt to different tasks. We also require you to have:
- Previous experience at managing the defence of EL/PL casualty claims is essential
- Previous experience at managing the defence of motor/fraud/disease claims is desirable
- Excellent knowledge of Court of Session and Sheriff Court procedure preferable
- 3YRS PQE+
- Experience of handling own caseload
- Good influencing skills
- Good communication skills
- Excellent organisational and time management skills
- Excellent interpersonal and team working skills
- Ability to work to strict deadlines and targets
- Ability to work as part of a team or on own initiative
- Flexible approach to work and a willingness to travel
- If you meet our criteria and think this is a job where you could bring enthusiasm and commitment, then we look forward to receiving your application.
Why work for us
Weightmans is a Top 40 law firm with offices throughout the UK. Having been recognised as the leading legal employer and 10th overall employer at the annual Britain’s Top Employers awards 2024 and achieved record rankings in Chambers UK.
We are proud to be an accredited living wage employer.
Click here to find out more about industry recognition for excellence, through our achievements, awards and accreditations.
The independent research showed “Weightmans provides exceptional employee conditions, nurtures and develops talent throughout all levels of the organisation.”
We are truly committed to fostering a culture of equality and diversity, where everyone in the firm is respected and recognised on merit for the work that they do.
We strongly encourage applications from people of all ethnicities, genders, sexual orientations and disabilities. Please let us know if you require any reasonable adjustment at any stage of the application process.
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