Disease Solicitor
Glasgow
Permanent, full-time
2+ years PQE Litigation experience is essential, disease experience is not a must
Keoghs Scotland are seeking to recruit a Solicitor with Litigation experience (preferably defender) to join our busy and successful disease team in Glasgow. You will handle your own caseload of pre-litigated and litigated disease cases for both insurer and uninsured clients such as asbestos or asthma related illnesses. There will be a requirement to undertake court appearance.
As you will be part of a small team, there is a real chance of progression.
Key Accountabilities
- Forensic review and analysis of relevant documents
- Analysis of liability
- Analysis of quantum and causation
- Assisting in drafting advice
- Client liaison and site visits
- Reviewing files to assess litigation strategy/ direction
- Drafting court documents and correspondence to clients/witnesses
- Preparing witness statements and instructions to experts and counsel
- Assisting Partners and other members of the team where required
- Assisting in business development initiatives, including drafting of articles, blog pieces, e-shots and presentations and attendance at relevant events
Working Hours
35 hours per week Monday - Friday 9am - 5pm with 1 unpaid hour for lunch.
One day a week in the Glasgow Office.
Skills and Attributes
- Litigation experience 2+ years PQE including, but not limited to, Personal Injury
- Ideally experience of appearing in the Sheriff court and as instructing agent in the Court of Session
- Excellent forensic skills
- Excellent communication skills
- Previous experience of sensitive and complex claims is preferable.
- Previous experience of time recording is preferable.
Values
Our culture is focused on making Keoghs sustainable and successful for our people and clients, with this our five values are at the heart of everything we do;
Keoghs values
- We listen, are down to earth and supportive
- We work together towards a common goal
- We're friendly with a can do attitude
- We care about our clients
- We evolve