Associate / Senior Associate

1 week ago


Edinburgh, Edinburgh, United Kingdom Slater Gordon Full time

Slater and Gordon are a leading law firm and our mission is to give people access to world class legal services. We are a legal services business powered by technology and led by people that support customers in every step of their case.

We are currently recruiting for a talented Associate/Senior Associate to join our first class Clinical Negligence Team. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who is passionate about the work they do, the service they provide and getting the best results for their clients. The successful candidate will have responsibility for complex and high value clinical negligence cases, including birth injury cases, and will supervise junior team members.

Client service is at the heart of Slater and Gordon and we take pride in the impressive headlines we generate, demonstrating our range of work and the relentless pursuit of justice by our Solicitors.

At Slater and Gordon Lawyers we are inclusive. We celebrate multiple approaches and points of view. We believe diversity drives innovation. So, we're building a culture where difference is valued. Our culture motivates our employees to give their full selves to the job and invest in the company's future. Our people see value in their work and are eager to do well in their roles. Our values ensure that all our employees are working towards the same goals.

If you have got the talent, ambition and focus and are looking for a stimulating and rewarding career we would love to hear from you.

Responsibilities:

  • Responsible for a full caseload of complex and high value clinical negligence cases, including birth injury, amputation and brain injury claims.
  • Supervise junior solicitors and paralegals within the department.
  • Ensure efficient file management including adherence to timescales, compliance with precedents, letters or documents on the case management system with appropriate supervision.
  • Ensure work is completed in a timely manner and court, or other, deadlines are adhered to.
  • Ensure financial aspects of matters, including billing are managed to enable achievement of their KPIs. Sets own goals to achieve their KPIs.
  • Produce complex documents, briefs and witness statements through plain English (verbal and written communication). Researches and applies an understanding of the law within own Practice Group.
  • Lead client meetings and manage complex negotiations as appropriate.


About you:

  • Law Society of Scotland qualified
  • Ideally 5 years+ PQE
  • Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office suite and relevant practice and business IT/case management systems
  • Previous experience of managing personal injury cases, ideally previous clinical negligence experience
  • Excellent time management and organisational skills
  • Ability to work under pressure and prioritise work from various stakeholders
  • Outstanding communication skills



What we offer in return:

We offer a hybrid working environment, alongside a competitive salary and benefits package including 25 days holiday allowance plus the option to purchase an extra 5 days, pension scheme, health cash plan, life assurance and income protection insurance. The opportunity to develop a rewarding and successful career with an award- winning law firm.


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