Casualty Senior Solicitor

About your new roleOur Defender Insurance team provides a full, expert service in defending public (PL) and employers' liability (EL) claims, across the private and the public sector.  Weightmans' team is second-to-none in providing litigation defence services in these and other specialist Casualty areas.We operate on a national basis with dedicated commercial insurance, motor, disease, regulatory and public sector teams and as part of our wider specialism we have a dedicated Casualty Fraud team.We are currently recruiting for a Solicitor 4YRS PQE  to join our Glasgow Insurance Team.You will be working in our dedicated insurance team based out of Glasgow with your own varied caseload of pre and litigated EL/PL claims, Motor, Disease, and will assist with high value and complex claims. We also act in regulatory misconduct matters, together with HSE investigations, fatal accident inquiries and in the field of professional indemnity claims. There would be the opportunity for exposure to this type of work for the right candidate.We receive direct instructions from both insureds and insurers, together with local authorities.You will be responsible for the day to day running of your cases including liaising with clients, opponents, the Scottish Court, witnesses and undertaking your own liability investigations. You will be required to be ready and willing to assist with supervision and development of junior fee earners.Main duties and responsibilitiesHandling predominantly PI cases including EL, PL and Disease and MotorWorking as part of a team providing a comprehensive range of legal advice and representation to the team’s clientsAssisting the Partners with their cases, client development, client training, networking and potentially public speaking where requiredAssisting with supervision and development of junior handlersCompleting MI procedures as and when requiredAchieving set financial and chargeable targetsEnsuring relevant deadlines, SLAs, quality measures and KPI’s are adhered toComplying with relevant policies and proceduresWorking in accordance with Weightmans’ valuesYou may also be required to carry out tasks that fall within the wider remit of the role.This list is not intended to be exhaustive and you will be expected to perform other duties and have other responsibilities that fall within the wider remit of the role.About YouIdeally you will have previous experience and a genuine and demonstrable interest in the above areas of work. As the role is varied, we are looking for you to have a flexible approach to the work you do and be able to adapt to different tasks.Previous experience at managing the defence of EL/PL casualty claims is essentialPrevious experience at managing the defence of motor/fraud/disease claims is desirableExcellent knowledge of Court of Session and Sheriff Court procedure preferableExperience of handling own caseloadGood influencing skillsGood communication skillsExcellent organisational and time management skillsExcellent interpersonal and team working skillsAbility to work to strict deadlines and targetsAbility to work as part of a team or on own initiativeFlexible approach to work and a willingness to travelIf you meet our criteria and think this is a job where you could bring enthusiasm and commitment, then we look forward to receiving your application. Please Note: We encourage candidates to speak to us direct/apply direct for the opportunities we have available. Why work for usCome and join our award-winning organisation and be part of a team where people truly matter.  Weightmans is a Leading national law firm, with strong international capabilities.Weightmans has been recognised as a leading employer for the 19th consecutive year at Britain’s Top Employers awards, and ranking top 10 in the list, the firm has also secured top positions in Chambers UK.Why work for us? Take a look: Work for Weightmans: voted a top employer | WeightmansThis link contains information regarding Culture, Benefits, D&I, Recruitment Agency PSL/Non PSL and Eligibility to work in the UK information.Work for a firm where people matter – work for WeightmansWe welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and identities and are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where everyone feels respected, supported and able to reach their full potential. Our people-first culture is at the heart of everything we do, making Weightmans a place where you can develop your career and thrive.Curious about what is it like to work at our firm? Visit our Life at Weightmans page for insights into our employee initiatives, responsible business commitments and much more!All LocationsGlasgowAll Locations is a required fieldPositionCasualty GlasgowSalary Details:Dependant on experienceContract Type:PermanentFull Time or Part Time?Full Time