Solicitor or Associate

6 days ago

Glasgow, Glasgow City, United Kingdom DWF Full time £40,000 - £80,000 per year

Why join us?

DWF Law LLP is seeking to recruit a
Solicitor
or
Associate
to join our growing
Travel
team dealing with private international law insurance matters, particularly cross border and domestic personal injury claims, to be based in either of our Scotland offices.

The role will involve working across Defender files handling litigation arising from accidents and incidents in the context of travel and tourism predominantly personal injury and illness claims.

DWF Law LLP is a flexible business, which has adopted a hybrid working model where our people enjoy a mix of home and office working. We believe that by operating in a hybrid way, our people enjoy the advantages of both office based collaboration and learning, as well working from home.

Responsibilities

  • Ensuring that cases are progressed as quickly and efficiently as possible.
  • Strong technical ability to include a thorough grasp of principles, case law and litigation.
  • Working with our valued and long-standing clients to understand requirements and manage cases in line with service level agreements and best practice.
  • Prioritising work effectively and maximising efficiency in working practices
  • Building stakeholder relationships both internally and externally
  • Developing your technical and commercial knowledge via training or working practices.

What will help you succeed in this role?

Essential Criteria

  • Experience handling own caseload of pre-litigated and Sheriff Court actions as well as assisting more senior team members with large value, complex files.
  • Experience managing personal injury claims, consisting of Motor, EL/PL, some Product Liability, Travel and Recoveries (damage only).
  • Insurance litigation experience is essential.

Desirable Criteria

  • Experience handling litigation arising from accidents abroad.
  • Experience of acting for Defenders, including litigation experience.
  • Strong analytical, strategic thinking, and problem-solving skills.
  • Excellent negotiation and communication skills, both verbal and written.
  • Ability to build and maintain strong client relationships and to work effectively under pressure.

What we offer?

At DWF, we deeply appreciate the significance of offering a comprehensive rewards package that extends beyond a basic salary. Our commitment is to ensure that each member of our team not only feels valued but is also duly rewarded throughout their tenure with us. Upon joining our organisation, you will have the opportunity to select from a diverse array of benefits, allowing you to carefully tailor a package that perfectly aligns with your individual needs and those of your family. In addition to our standard benefits, we offer a wide range of flexible benefits and robust well-being programs.

Our recruitment process upholds the highest standards of fairness and engagement. It includes comprehensive interviews and, at times, a written assessment, an assessment day, or presentation. We aim to create a positive experience for all candidates and offer any adjustments or additional support.

About Us
DWF is a leading global provider of integrated legal and business services. Our approach delivers efficiency, price certainty and transparency for our clients across the world without compromising on quality or service. Our purpose is to deliver positive outcomes with our colleagues, clients and communities and we foster a culture that places our colleagues at the centre of all that we do.

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