Description
We are seeking an Associate to join our expanding team in Glasgow, working across the Healthcare and Large Loss teams. As an Associate, you will handle a varied caseload of defender pre-litigated and litigated healthcare and large loss cases for insurers and corporate risk clients.
Key Responsibilities:
- Manage your own case load of pre and post-litigation clinical negligence and large loss claims.
- Prepare advice to insurers and other corporate clients.
- Adhere to court deadlines and manage files in accordance with client SLA’s.
- Conduct forensic reviews and analysis of relevant documents assessing liability, quantum and causation in claims.
- Liaise with clients and conduct site visits.
- Prepare court documents and correspondence to clients/witnesses.
- Prepare witness statements.
- Liaise with clients/other insurers/policyholders/witnesses.
- Provide instructions to experts.
- Work with counsel.
- Negotiate settlements.
- Perform court appearance work.
- Assist Partners and other team members where required.
- Build and develop relationships with clients and key stakeholders.
- Assist in business development initiatives.
Skills, Knowledge & Expertise:
- 5-10 years of litigation experience (large loss and/or clinical negligence).
- Experience of litigation in the All-Scotland Personal Injury Court and Court of Session.
- Team player with excellent communication, forensic, and organisational skills.
- Ability to prioritise tasks and work under pressure.
- Previous experience of complex and/or clinical negligence claims is required.
- Previous experience of time recording is preferable.