Description
We are seeking a Solicitor to join our Property Risks and Coverage team. As a Solicitor, you will split your time between assisting the partner and more senior figures within the team on large and complex disputes and managing your own personal case load.
Your day-to-day responsibilities will include:
- Running your own case load of pre and post-litigation property damage files
- Adhering to court deadlines and managing files in accordance with court timetables
- Conduct of Court hearings
- Instructing experts
- Instructing and working with Counsel
- Carrying out detailed reviews of quantum
- Liaising with clients/other insurers/third parties
- Liaising with policyholders and witnesses
- Negotiating settlements
- Drafting pleadings/court documents
- Assisting other file handlers with their case loads
- Any other tasks as they arise to efficiently run your caseload
The successful applicant will have:
- Experience of handling pre and post-litigation damages claims
- Experience of insurer funded property damage work
- Experience of conducting court hearings up to and including Proofs
- Experience of drafting court documents and understanding of processes
- Good telephone and communication skills with people at all levels inside and outside the business
- An ability to organise workload, prioritise tasks, use initiative and proactively progress client matters
- Calm under pressure with the ability to re-prioritise and delegate effectively when required
- A keen eye for detail and an ability to analyse evidence
- Team player
- Self-confidence
- Good Literacy and IT skills
- Good team worker with the flexibility to do what is required to get a result and ensure client service levels are met
Working Hours: 35 hours per week Monday – Friday 9am – 5pm with 1 unpaid hour for lunch. Primary location for this role is home working. The office location is Glasgow.