Solicitor handling litigated casualty cases for insurers and corporates in Glasgow. Opportunities for hybrid work and assisting in business development initiatives.
Responsibilities
Running own case load of mainly post-litigation defender EL and PL files
Drafting advice to Insurers and Corporate Clients
Drafting pleadings/court documents
Adhering to court deadlines and managing files in accordance with court timetables and Client SLA’s
Review and analysis of relevant documents and assessing liability and quantum in claims
Investigating liability and securing witness and documentary evidence
Instructing experts where required
Liaising with clients/other insurers/third parties
Liaising with policyholders and witnesses
Negotiating settlements
Court appearance work if desired
Instructing and working with Counsel
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
Requirements
Litigation and personal injury experience (preferably defender)
Experience of work in the All Scotland Personal Injury Court
Team player
Excellent communication skills
Excellent organisational skills
Excellent forensic skills and attention to detail.
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
Previous experience of EL and PL claims is desirable but not essential as full training will be provided
Required Soft Skills: ** Personal Effectiveness
Team Commitment : Values others perspective
Resilience: Demonstrates self-control
Passion for Growth and Improvement: Systematically improves performance
Embracing Change: Responds positively to change
Business Focus
Client Care: Works to add value for the client
Decision Making
Negotiation, Influence and Persuasion
Commercial Insight: Considers and understands commercial implications
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
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