Solicitor/Associate
GlasgowHybrid
AI Summary
Handles a varied caseload of pre-litigated and litigated abuse cases (Defender) for insurer and uninsured clients, including forensic document review, liability and quantum analysis, drafting court documents, witness statements, and client liaison.
About this role
Keoghs Scotland are seeking to recruit a 3-5 PQE solicitor to join our expanding abuse team in Glasgow. You will handle a varied caseload of pre-litigated and litigated abuse cases (Defender) for both insurer and uninsured clients. It is preferable that applicants will have experience of appearing in the Sheriff court and as instructing agent in the Court of Session. It is also preferable that applicants will have experience in sensitive and complex claims.
Key Responsibilities
• 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.
Primary location for this role is the Glasgow Office although we operate flexible working.
• 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.
Primary location for this role is the Glasgow Office although we operate flexible working.
Skills, Knowledge & Expertise
- Litigation experience between 3-5 years.
- Team player.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Excellent forensic skills.
- Ability to prioritise tasks and to work under pressure.
- Excellent organisational skills.
- Previous experience of sensitive and complex claims is preferable.
- Previous experience of time recording is preferable
- The ability to work as part of a team and independently.
Skills
Business DevelopmentClient LiaisonCourt Document DraftingForensic Document ReviewLiability AnalysisLitigation Strategy AssessmentQuantum And Causation AnalysisSite VisitsTime RecordingWitness Statement Preparation
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