Solicitor - Personal Injury, RTA, EL/PL

DWF; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading international legal firm in Edinburgh is seeking a Junior Solicitor or experienced Paralegal to manage a caseload of personal injury defender cases. The ideal candidate will have experience in personal injury litigation and the ability to effectively manage high-value claims. This full-time role emphasizes building strong relationships and offers a comprehensive rewards package including flexible benefits. Join a supportive team that values diversity and inclusion.

Benefits

Flexible benefits

Well-being programs

Qualifications

• 1 year of Post-Qualifying Experience (PQE) in relevant fields.
• Interest and experience in Employers Liability, Public Liability, and personal injury cases.
• Experience in a commercial environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of high-value claims in EL/PL & RTA matters.
• Draft pleadings and reports, and attend court hearings.
• Prioritise work effectively and adhere to court deadlines.
• Build internal and external business relationships.

Skills

Personal injury litigation

Drafting pleadings

Court hearings preparation

Evidence review

High-value claims management

Education

Post-Qualifying Experience (PQE)

Newly Qualified (NQ)

Job description

Why join us?

Interested in joining a supportive, inclusive, and diverse team in an international legal business? Our General Insurance team at DWF provides expertise in Casualty, Disease, Criminal Defence, EL/PL & RTA and is currently seeking a Junior Solicitor, 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. We are looking for a Junior Solicitor or experienced Paralegal, with experience of dealing with personal injury litigation, preferably in defender but we will also consider pursuer experience for the right candidate. The main priority is to find someone who can deal with a mixed defender caseload comprising motor, employers liability (EL) and public liability (PL) cases, raised at summary cause, ordinary sheriff court and Court of Session level. Skill required is to review evidence and quickly progress the case to the end point, either settlement or proof, in line with client service level agreements.

Responsibilities

As a Junior Solicitor or experienced Paralegal in our General Insurance team, you will engage in a wide range of activities:

• Working with partners to manage a caseload of high value claims, comprising a variety of defender EL/PL & RTA matters.
• Drafting pleadings, reports to clients, attending court hearings, working to court deadlines, progressing liability investigations, gathering evidence, instructing experts and considering interesting medical causation issues.
• Prioritise work effectively and maximise efficiency in working practices, adhering to court deadlines and directions, as well as the client’s service level agreements.
• Build working relationships internally and externally in order to develop business networks and create a solid understanding of the Firm’s directions and client needs.

Desirable Criteria

• 1 year Post‑Qualifying Experience (PQE), preferably within Casualty, Disease, EL/PL, RTA or personal and serious injury.
• We will also consider Newly Qualified (NQ) candidates with an interest and experience in these areas.
• Technically experienced in and a real interest in Employers Liability, Public Liability, RTA, Casualty, Disease, Personal injury, Serious injury and catastrophic injury work.
• Experience in handling high‑value defender personal injury files either in your own right, or as an assistant to more senior team members.
• Familiar with working in a commercial environment.

What we offer?

At DWF, we deeply appreciate the significance of offering a comprehensive rewards package that extends beyond a basic salary. Our commitment is to ensure that each member of our team not only feels valued but is also duly rewarded throughout their tenure with us. Upon joining our organisation, you will have the opportunity to select from a diverse array of benefits, allowing you to carefully tailor a package that perfectly aligns with your individual needs and those of your family. In addition to our standard benefits, we offer a wide range of flexible benefits and robust well‑being programs.

Our recruitment process upholds the highest standards of fairness and engagement. It includes comprehensive interviews and, at times, a written assessment, an assessment day, or presentation. We aim to create a positive experience for all candidates and offer any adjustments or additional support.

About Us

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 in line with their abilities and career aspirations.

Seniority level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Legal

Industries

Law Practice