Solicitor - Abuse

4 weeks ago


Glasgow, United Kingdom Keoghs LLP Full time

**Solicitor Abuse**

**Job Purpose**

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 thatapplicants 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 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. Primary location for this role is the Glasgow Office although we operate flexible working.

**Experience, Skills and Qualifications**

**Essential Skills and Attributes**:

- 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.

**Required Soft Skills**:
**Values**

Our culture is focussed 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



  • Glasgow, United Kingdom QED Legal LLP Full time

    Are you a personal injury solicitor, on either the pursuer or defendant side and considering a career in insurance litigation? QED Legal's client, a firm we have worked incredibly closely with over the last few years shaping their Glasgow office has a requirement for two solicitors in their expanding and incredibly tight-knit teams. At present, my...

  • Defendant PI Solicitor

    2 months ago


    Glasgow, United Kingdom QED Legal LLP Full time

    PI is well and truly back! Are you a personal injury solicitor, on either the pursuer or defendant side and considering a career in insurance litigation? If so, then please do read on. QED Legal's client, a firm we have worked incredibly closely with over the last few years shaping their Glasgow office has a requirement for two solicitors in...


  • Glasgow, United Kingdom IDEX Consulting Full time

    We are representing a global law firm that is going through a growth phase across their Scottish offices. One of the growing practices in Scotland is within Occupational Disease where they are looking for a Junior Solicitor to join their team. Despite joining a more specialist team you will have the opportunity to be involved in broader personal injury...


  • Glasgow, United Kingdom IDEX Consulting Full time

    We are representing a global law firm that is going through a growth phase across their Scottish offices. One of the growing practices in Scotland is within Occupational Disease where they are looking for a Junior Solicitor to join their team. Despite joining a more specialist team you will have the opportunity to be involved in broader personal injury...


  • Glasgow, United Kingdom Douglas Scott Legal Recruitment Full time

    Healthcare Associate - Hybrid - Glasgow - Defendant My client, a Top 15 UK Law firm with a global reach, is looking to recruit an Associate (NQ-5 PQE) to join their Healthcare team either in Glasgow or Edinburgh. The role will involve managing a mixed caseload of **_healthcare and abuse claims_**. This is a truly fantastic opportunity to join an expanding...


  • Glasgow, United Kingdom Douglas Scott Legal Recruitment Full time

    Healthcare Associate - Hybrid - Glasgow - Defendant My client, a Top 15 UK Law firm with a global reach, is looking to recruit an Associate (NQ-5 PQE) to join their Healthcare team either in Glasgow or Edinburgh. The role will involve managing a mixed caseload of **_healthcare and abuse claims_**. This is a truly fantastic opportunity to join an expanding...


  • Glasgow, United Kingdom Douglas Scott Legal Recruitment Full time

    Healthcare Associate - Hybrid - Glasgow - Defendant My client, a Top 15 UK Law firm with a global reach, is looking to recruit an Associate (NQ-5 PQE) to join their Healthcare team either in Glasgow or Edinburgh. The role will involve managing a mixed caseload of **_healthcare and abuse claims_**. This is a truly fantastic opportunity to join an expanding...


  • Glasgow, Glasgow City, United Kingdom Idex Full time

    We are representing a global law firm that is going through a growth phase across their Scottish offices. One of the growing practices in Scotland is within Occupational Disease where they are looking for a Junior Solicitor to join their team.A key benefit within this firm is the availability to adapt your workload to your preference. Despite joining a more...


  • Glasgow, Glasgow City, United Kingdom Idex Full time

    We are representing a global law firm that is going through a growth phase across their Scottish offices. One of the growing practices in Scotland is within Occupational Disease where they are looking for a Junior Solicitor to join their team.A key benefit within this firm is the availability to adapt your workload to your preference. Despite joining a more...


  • Glasgow, United Kingdom Addleshaw Goddard Full time

    THE OFFICE OF THE GENERAL COUNSEL - BUSINESS ACCEPTANCE UNIT The Firm's Business Acceptance Unit (BAU) is part of the Firm's Office of the General Counsel (OGC) Directorate with 60 team members who have responsibility for conflict checking, client and matter onboarding and compliance file audit. Within BAU, the Conflicts team of 25 Assistants, Advisors and...


  • Glasgow, United Kingdom Addleshaw Goddard Full time

    The Firm's Business Acceptance Unit (BAU) is part of the Firm's Office of the General Counsel (OGC) Directorate with 60 team members who have responsibility for conflict checking, client and matter onboarding and compliance file audit. Within BAU, the Conflicts team of 25 Assistants, Advisors and Team Leaders undertakes all aspects of conflict searches...

  • Senior Associate

    4 hours ago


    Glasgow, United Kingdom Horwich Farrelly Solicitors Full time

    We are currently seeking a Senior Associate to join our growing and dynamic team of legal professions in the Glasgow Office. This is an opportunity to work in an engaging and friendly environment with genuine opportunities for career progression. Our people pride themselves on making an impact through providing an excellent results and innovative solutions...

  • Conflicts Advisor

    2 weeks ago


    Glasgow, United Kingdom Addleshaw Goddard Full time

    Company description: PURPOSE OF THE ROLE The Business Acceptance Unit (BAU) forms part of the Firm's OGC Directorate. The role reports to the BAU Conflicts Manager and involves the analysis of conflict and confidential information issues in accordance with the Solicitors Regulation Authority ('SRA') Code of Conduct 2019. You can get further details about...

  • Conflicts Advisor

    2 weeks ago


    Glasgow, United Kingdom Addleshaw Goddard Full time

    Company description: PURPOSE OF THE ROLE The Business Acceptance Unit (BAU) forms part of the Firm's OGC Directorate. The role reports to the BAU Conflicts Manager and involves the analysis of conflict and confidential information issues in accordance with the Solicitors Regulation Authority ('SRA') Code of Conduct 2019. You can get further details about...

  • Conflicts Advisor

    2 days ago


    Glasgow, United Kingdom Addleshaw Goddard Full time

    Company description: PURPOSE OF THE ROLE The Business Acceptance Unit (BAU) forms part of the Firm's OGC Directorate. The role reports to the BAU Conflicts Manager and involves the analysis of conflict and confidential information issues in accordance with the Solicitors Regulation Authority ('SRA') Code of Conduct 2019. You can get further details about...

  • Conflicts Advisor

    1 day ago


    Glasgow, United Kingdom Addleshaw Goddard Full time

    Company description: PURPOSE OF THE ROLE The Business Acceptance Unit (BAU) forms part of the Firm's OGC Directorate. The role reports to the BAU Conflicts Manager and involves the analysis of conflict and confidential information issues in accordance with the Solicitors Regulation Authority ('SRA') Code of Conduct 2019. As an Advisor in the...

  • Senior Associate

    1 week ago


    Glasgow, United Kingdom Horwich Farrelly Full time

    Senior Associate – Insurance – Glasgow or Edinburgh Senior Associate – Insurance – Glasgow or Edinburgh About the Role Senior Associate – Insurance – Glasgow or Edinburgh This is an fantastic opportunity to work in an engaging and friendly environment with genuine opportunities for career progression. Our people pride themselves on making an...