DWF
Associate or Senior Associate - Disease and/or EL/PL
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Why join us?
The Major Injury & Casualty team at DWF are currently hiring for a Solicitor or Associate to join the Casualty team in Scotland. The Major Injury & Casualty Team are nationally recognised and one of the largest in the UK. We act for a number of well-known insurer clients and provide high quality advice on a wide range of matters that are of significant value, resulting in an interesting and rewarding set of cases for you to work on. The team handle a range of defendant personal injury matters including Employers Liability (EL) / Public Liability (PL) matters, Disease as well as related pre-litigation investigations. This is a hybrid role, with minimum 2 days required in the Glasgow or Edinburgh office each week.
Responsibilities
- Handle your own caseload, whilst also providing some support to more senior team members.
- Drafting court documents, attending court hearings, working to court deadlines.
- Conducting liability investigations, gathering evidence, preparing advice to clients, identifying medical experts and preparing instructions.
- Reviewing medical records and other case related documents.
- Providing the highest level of client care at all times.
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What will help you succeed in this role?
Essential:
- A Scottish qualified Solicitor or Associate. We will also consider Scottish qualified NQ Solicitors with the right background and experience.
- Previous experience handling in your own right or supporting a senior team member with a litigated, defendant Casualty caseload, preferably with Disease and/or EL/PL background.
- The ability to prioritise and manage multiple tasks, whilst working to strict deadlines.
- Excellent attention to detail, with the ability to quickly and carefully analyse files and sensitive data.
- Computer literate including proficient use of Microsoft Office.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
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What we offer?
We are committed to ensuring that each member of our team feels valued and duly rewarded during their time at DWF.
We are an equal opportunities employer that celebrates diversity and we are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all. We aim to create a positive experience for all candidates and offer any adjustments or additional support needed. If you're excited about the opportunity but your experience doesn’t align perfectly with all the requirements, please apply anyway. You may be the right candidate for the role or others across the wider team.
About us
DWF is a leading global provider of integrated legal and business services. We empower people to be themselves within an inclusive and supportive environment, enabling everyone to achieve their full potential in line with their abilities and career aspirations.
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