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Senior Solicitor/ Associate - Pursuer Litigation Team

Posted 1 day 12 hours ago by Thomson Legal

Permanent
Not Specified
Other
Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Job Description

Leading national law practice continues their growth in Scotland and is currently looking to hire an additional lawyer at Senior Solicitor/Associate level to specialise in pursuer litigation, based in their offices in Edinburgh.

Role Profile:

As a growing company in Scotland, there are many opportunities to develop and build your career while helping to shape the firm's future. Due to expansion in their litigation team, an exciting opportunity has arisen for a Senior Solicitor or Associate to join a busy and growing Pursuer department in Edinburgh city centre. The successful candidate will handle litigated and/or complex files, and play a key role in developing strategy and shaping the future of the office.

Duties / Responsibilities:

  • Handling a caseload of litigated, pre-litigated, and complex injury files.
  • Assisting colleagues with complex matters and delivering training on Scottish legal matters to staff and external clients.
  • Ensuring compliance with all Service Level Agreements.
  • Communicating with clients, insurers, expert witnesses, and solicitors.
  • Managing work through the company's Case Management System.
  • Attending court hearings, including Sheriff Courts and All Scotland Personal Injury Court.

Skills / Competencies required:

  • Experience handling serious injury claims, with the ability to analyse and research legal issues. Experience with PI RTA work, Sheriff Court, and ASPIC litigation procedures is essential. Non-motor injury experience is desirable.
  • This role offers the opportunity to join at an Associate level if appropriate or suits someone aspiring to become an associate.
  • Strong team player with good attention to detail, initiative, and ability to work under strict deadlines within the Case Management System. Excellent written and verbal communication skills are required.

For a confidential discussion about this position, to request the full job description, or to apply, please contact:

David Thomson, Director

Edinburgh:

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