Solicitor - EL/PL & RTA

DWF; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A global legal business in Scotland is seeking a Solicitor - EL/PL & RTA to manage high-value claims and handle personal injury defender cases. Candidates with 1 year PQE in relevant areas are preferred, but NQ candidates with interest may apply. The position offers a comprehensive benefits package and a supportive environment for professional growth.

Benefits

Flexible benefits

Well-being programs

Qualifications

• Experience in Employer Liability, Public Liability, RTA, and catastrophic injury work required.
• Familiarity with high value personal injury files is crucial.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of high value claims including EL/PL & RTA matters.
• Draft pleadings, reports, and attend court hearings.
• Build relationships for business networking.

Skills

Litigated personal injury

Court report drafting

Casualty and liability investigations

Client relationship management

Education

1 year PQE in relevant fields

Job description

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About the role

Our General Insurance team at DWF provides expertise in Casualty, Disease, Criminal Defence, EL/PL & RTA and is currently seeking a Junior Solicitor or Senior Paralegal to handle a varied caseload of litigated personal injury defender cases, under the supervision of Lynne Macfarlane, Partner and Solicitor Advocate.

Key Responsibilities

• Work with partners to manage a caseload of high value claims, comprising a variety of defender EL/PL & RTA matters.
• Draft pleadings, reports to clients, attend court hearings, work to court deadlines, progress liability investigations, gather evidence, instruct experts and consider interesting medical causation issues.
• Prioritise work effectively to maximise efficiency, adhering to court deadlines, directions and client service level agreements.
• Build working relationships internally and externally to develop business networks and gain a solid understanding of the firm’s direction and client needs.

Qualifications & Experience

• 1 year PQE, preferable within Casualty, Disease, EL/PL, RTA or personal and serious injury.
• Consider NQ candidates with an interest and experience in these areas.
• Technical experience and a real interest in Employers Liability, Public Liability, RTA and catastrophic injury work.
• Experience handling high value defender personal injury files, either independently or as an assistant to more senior team members.
• Familiarity with working in a commercial environment.

Benefits

At DWF, we provide a comprehensive rewards package that extends beyond a basic salary. You can choose from a diverse array of benefits to tailor a package that aligns with your individual needs and those of your family. We also offer flexible benefits and robust well‑being programs.

Working at DWF

DWF is a global legal business providing complex, managed and connected services. We empower people to be themselves within an inclusive and supportive environment, enabling everyone to achieve their full potential.

Job Details

• Seniority: Mid‑Senior level
• Employment Type: Full‑time
• Job Function: Legal