EL / PL Solicitor

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Weightmans Llp, Blythswood New Town, Glasgow City

Full time
Permanent
Onsite working

Posted today, 27 Aug | Get your application in now to be one of the first to apply.

Closing date: Closing date not specified

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Weightmans Llp

Full Job Description

Join to apply for the EL/PL Solicitor role at Weightmans 1 week ago Be among the first 25 applicants Join to apply for the EL/PL Solicitor role at Weightmans Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features. Direct message the job poster from Weightmans Our Defender Insurance team provides a full, expert service in defending public (PL), employers' liability (EL), disease and motor claims, across the private sector 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 1-3 YRS PQE to join our Glasgow Insurance Team. Working in the dedicated insurance team based out of Glasgow with your own varied caseload of pre and litigated disease claims, EL/PL claims, and motor/fraud, you will also assist with high value and complex claims. We receive direct instructions from both insureds and insurers, as well as local authorities. You will be responsible for the running of the day to day of your cases including liaising with clients, opponents, court, witnesses and undertaking your own liability investigations. Main duties and responsibilities

Predominantly PI including EL, PL, Disease and Motor
Work as part of a team providing a comprehensive range of legal advice and representation to the team's clients
Assist the Partners and senior handlers with their cases, client development, client training, networking and potentially public speaking where required
Complete MI procedures
Achieve set financial targets
Ensure relevant deadlines, SLAs, quality measures and KPI's are adhered to
Comply with relevant policies and procedures
Work in accordance with Weightmans' values
Previous experience at managing the defence of EL/PL casualty claims is essential
Previous experience at managing the defence of motor/fraud/disease claims is desirable
Excellent knowledge of Court of Session and Sheriff Court procedure preferable
Experience of handling own caseload
Good influencing skills
Excellent organisational and time management skills
Excellent interpersonal and team working skills
Ability to work to strict deadlines and targets
Ability to work as part of a team or on own initiative
Flexible approach to work and a willingness to travel
Seniority levelAssociate
Employment typeFull-time
Job functionLegal
IndustriesLaw Practice

Previous experience at managing the defence of EL/PL casualty claims is essential
Previous experience at managing the defence of motor/fraud/disease claims is desirable
Excellent knowledge of Court of Session and Sheriff Court procedure preferable
Experience of handling own caseload
Good influencing skills
Excellent organisational and time management skills
Excellent interpersonal and team working skills
Ability to work to strict deadlines and targets
Ability to work as part of a team or on own initiative
Flexible approach to work and a willingness to travel

Direct job link

https://www.s1jobs.com/job/el-pl-solicitor-127261628