Solicitor - Scotland Motor

Keoghs Scotland are seeking to recruit an Assistant Lawyer to join our expanding Glasgow team. You will handle your own caseload of litigated motor injury, fraud and credit hire cases and assist the Partner in the day to day running of the team and higher value cases. There will be a requirement to undertake court appearance work and supervision of a growing team.

What we can offer

Salary discussed & disclosed on application, hybrid working 1 day per week in office remainder remote working, Health Care Cash Plan, Holidays 25 days plus 8 bank holidays (opportunity to buy & sell 3 days) increasing to 26 after 5 years’ service and to 27 after 10 years’ service, Death In Service - after 1 year, Employer Pension Contribution, Cycle to Work Scheme, Tech Scheme, Season Ticket Loan, Gym Flex

Key Accountabilities

• Forensic review and analysis of relevant documents.
• Analysis of liability.
• Analysis of quantum and causation.
• Assisting in drafting advice.
• Client liaison.
• Court appearance and attendance with counsel.
• Drafting documents and correspondence to clients/court/witnesses.
• Preparing witness statements and instructions to experts.
• 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 1 day a week and 4 days from home

Essential Skills and Attributes:

• Litigation experience 3+ years PQE (preferably defender motor)
• Supervisory experience
• Excellent communication skills
• Excellent forensic skills
• Ability to prioritise tasks and to work under pressure
• Excellent organisational skills
• Previous experience of time recording is preferable
• The ability to work as part of a team and independently

Values
Our culture is focussed on making Keoghs sustainable and successful for our people and clients, with this our four values are at the heart of everything we do

We are connected
We are Dynamic
We are Innovative
We succeed together