About the role

  • Solicitor or Associate managing abuse claims for Keoghs in Glasgow. Engaging in complex cases within a supporting team environment.

Responsibilities

  • Manage a caseload of pre-litigated and litigated abuse claims(Defender)
  • Forensic review and analysis of documents,liability, quantum,and causation
  • Drafting advice,court documents,and correspondence
  • Preparing witness statements and instructions to experts and counsel
  • Liaising with clients and conducting site visits
  • Supporting Partners and contributing to team initiatives
  • Engaging in business development through articles,blogs, presentations,and events
  • Working Hours **35 hours per week Monday – Friday 9am – 5pm with 1 unpaid hour for lunch. Primary location for this role is the Glasgow Office although we operate flexible working. **

Requirements

  • Experience in sensitive and complex claims
  • Sheriff Court appearances and instructing in the Court of Session
  • Strong analytical and communication skills
  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively

Benefits

  • Davies Incentive Plan
  • 25 days holiday per year which increases with level of service (opportunity to buy & sell 3 days)
  • 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 – after 1 years’ service
  • Pension Contribution based 5% Employee / 3% Employer
  • Employee Resource Groups
  • Employee Volunteering Programme
  • 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
  • **

Job title

Solicitor/Associate

Job type

Experience level

JuniorMid level

Salary

Not specified

Degree requirement

Bachelor's Degree

Location requirements

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