Solicitor [Motor]
Description✓Keoghs Scotland are seeking to recruit a 1-5 PQE solicitor to join our expanding Glasgow team
✓You will handle a varied caseload of litigated motor injury and fraud cases with appropriate supervision
✓It is also envisaged that the role will require experience in the Sheriff Court.
✓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 weekMonday – Friday 9am – 5pm with 1 unpaid hour for lunch
✓Primary location for this role is the Glasgow Office.
✓Essential Skills and Attributes:
✓• Litigation experience between 1-5years [preferably defender motor]
✓• Team player
✓• 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
✓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 Show more →
✓You will handle a varied caseload of litigated motor injury and fraud cases with appropriate supervision
✓It is also envisaged that the role will require experience in the Sheriff Court.
✓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 weekMonday – Friday 9am – 5pm with 1 unpaid hour for lunch
✓Primary location for this role is the Glasgow Office.
✓Essential Skills and Attributes:
✓• Litigation experience between 1-5years [preferably defender motor]
✓• Team player
✓• 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
✓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 Show more →