Solicitor/Paralegal - Disease

Keoghs Scotland are seeking to recruit an experienced solicitor or paralegal to join our expanding disease team in Glasgow. You will handle a varied caseload of pre-litigated and litigated disease cases (Defender) for both insurer and uninsured clients. It is preferable that applicants will have experience of appearing in the Sheriff court and as instructing agent in the Court of Session. It is also preferable that applicants will have some experience in complex claims.  

Key Responsibilities

• Forensic review and analysis of relevant documents.
• Analysis of liability.
• Analysis of quantum and causation.
• Assisting in drafting advice.
• Client liaison and site visits.
• Reviewing files to assess litigation strategy/ direction.
• Drafting court documents and correspondence to clients/witnesses.
• Preparing witness statements and instructions to experts and counsel.
• 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 although we operate flexible working.  

Skills, Knowledge & Expertise

• Litigation experience.
• Team player.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Excellent forensic skills.
• Ability to prioritise tasks and to work under pressure.
• Excellent organisational skills.
• Previous experience of sensitive and complex claims is preferable.
• Previous experience of time recording is preferable.
• The ability to work as part of a team and independently.

Job Benefits

• 25 days holiday per year which increases with level of service (opportunity to buy & sell 3 days)
• Simply Health Care Cash Plan
• WeCare – 24/7 online GP, mental health support and virtual wellbeing covering a whole host of topics to do with health, mental health, wellbeing & healthy living and financial & legal wellbeing
• Death In Service – after 1 years’ service
• Pension Contribution based 5% Employee / 3% Employer
• Cycle to Work Scheme*
• Tech Scheme*
• Season Ticket Loan*
• Gym Flex*
• Access to Online Discount Sites
• Discounted Gourmet Society Membership
• Discounted Tickets for Merlin Attractions nationwide
• Discounts at local retail outlets

*after successfully completing probation