Description
We are seeking a Trainee Solicitor to join our Casualty Team in Glasgow.
As a Trainee Solicitor, you will assist fee earners in the team and manage your own caseload of pre and post litigation casualty files under supervision.
Key Responsibilities:
- Arrange meetings, consultations, site visits, and expert appointments
- Liaise with clients, third parties, and courts
- Instruct counsel as required
- Assist other file handlers as needed
- Review and analyze documents
- Attend with policyholders and witnesses and prepare witness statements
- Draft court documents and correspondence
- Conduct research on liability, quantum, and legal disputes
- Prepare documents for lodging at court
- Watch briefs at hearings and draft notes of evidence
During the training contract, you will be expected to make progress in technical capability, file handling, and performance to handle your own files under close supervision.
Responsibilities will also include:
- Analyzing liability, quantum, and causation
- Drafting initial client reports
- Appearing in court after 12 months
- Completing proof preparation and negotiating settlements
Skills, Knowledge & Expertise
- Law degree or equivalent and Diploma in Legal Practice
- Ability to organize and prioritize workload
- Attention to detail
- Experience with case management systems
- Good communication and interpersonal skills
- Calm under pressure
- Self-confidence and good literacy and IT skills
- Team player with flexibility
Benefits
- Davies Incentive Plan
- 25 days holiday per year
- Family Cover Private Medical Insurance
- Simply Health Care Cash Plan
- WeCare – 24/7 online GP and mental health support
- Death in Service
- Critical Illness Cover
- PHI/Income Protection
- Pension Contribution
- 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
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