Casualty Solicitor

at  Weightmans

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

PLEASE NOTE

• We encourage candidates to speak to us direct/apply direct for the opportunities we have available.
• Any reference to experience or PQE in our adverts or job descriptions is to be used as a guideline only. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and with different levels of experience who can demonstrate that they fulfil the requirements of the role.
• The successful candidate appointed to this role will be subject to our standard background checking process, and any offer of employment made is conditional upon successful completion of those checks. Further details can be obtained from the Recruitment team.
• We are open to part time/job share applicants.

ABOUT YOUR NEW ROLE

Our Defender Insurance team provides a full, expert service in defending public (PL) and employers’ liability (EL) claims, across the private sector and the public sector. Weightmans’ team is second-to-none in providing litigation defence services in these and other specialist Casualty areas. We operate on a national basis with dedicated commercial insurance, motor, disease, regulatory and public sector teams and as part of our wider specialism we have a dedicated Casualty Fraud team.
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 KPI’s 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

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 preferabl