Job Description

Role: Paralegal or Solicitor Personal Injury (Work and Public Place Injury)

Place of work: Glasgow

City C

entre

Contract type: Full time, Permanent

Working Hours: Monday Friday, 9am 5pm (35 hours per week)

Are you an experienced Personal Injury Paralegal or Solicitor, who is passionate about pursuing justice and winning compensation for your clients?


If so, Jones Whyte has the perfect opportunity for you within our Work & Public Place Injury (WPPI) Team.

The Role:

As a Paralegal or Solicitor within the WPPI team, you will be dedicated to pursuing compensation for clients who have been injured at work or in a public place. As a key part of a team of skilled Solicitors and Paralegals, you will work to obtain maximum compensation for our clients and deliver excellent client experience. You will be able to make a positive difference to your clients day-to-day lives.


You will have a mixed caseload of litigated and pre-litigation cases. You will be responsible for handling cases across the full life cycle of the claim, from initial enquiry through to litigation and proof, where required. You will investigate the factual and legal complexities of work and public place injury claims, represent clients in all aspects of third-party negotiation and be responsible for client management and advice.


We will consider candidates with all levels of experience. However, you must have a strong background in handling cases from beginning to end, pursuing and supporting personal injury actions in the Sheriff Court, the All Scotland Personal Injury Court, and the Court of Session. You will have experience of written and oral Court advocacy and instructing Counsel. Experience within EL/PL is ideal however we will consider candidates looking to specialise who have experience in other areas of PI.


You will be able to work autonomously, with support and supervision from supervising Solicitors. You will also have the support of a dedicated Secretarial team and Legal Assistants. You will be client focused and proactive, with a positive attitude and flexible approach. Being a strong team player who is caring and compassionate will be well-suited to make a big impact here.


Our recently renovated Glasgow city centre office provides a modern work environment, and you will enjoy a competitive salary and bonus along with a generous holiday entitlement. We also acknowledge the need for a healthy work-life balance, which is why this role offers hybrid working (2 days at home each week), upon successful period of training in the office.

Responsibilities:

Manage a case holding of personal injury (Work and Public Place Injury) loss matters Conduct initial client consultations to assess the viability of potential cases Develop and implement effective legal strategies to support clients claims Represent clients in negotiations, mediations and court proceedings Conduct legal research to support case arguments and strategies Maintain regular communication with clients, providing updates on case progress Advise clients on legal processes, expectations and potential outcomes Draft legal documents Work collaboratively with Solicitors, Paralegals, Legal Assistants and other team members Provide mentorship and support to junior members of staff

Who are you?

Practicing Scottish Solicitor or experienced Paralegal with at least 1 year experience in PI team or firm Experienced in representing pursuers in personal injury matters in the Sheriff Courts and All Scotland Sheriff Personal Injury Court Excellent oral and written advocacy skills First-rate knowledge of Court practice and procedures Good legal research and interpretative skills Excellent client care and communication skills combined The ability to work autonomously, with supervision Aptitude for working independently and using initiative Compassion and empathy with clients Strong IT skills in Microsoft Office and case management systems Good time management and be able to meet deadlines, multi-task, and prioritise Commercial awareness with a focus on meeting key performance indicators and targets

You will enjoy these benefits &

perks

Competitive Salary Excellent Maternity & Paternity Policies 23 days holiday plus 8 bank holidays Holiday Loyalty Scheme: Earn an additional 5 days holiday Buy and Sell up to 3 holiday days each year Company Pension Scheme Company Bonus Scheme Company Referral Scheme Wellbeing Support Annual Company Day out * Birthday Day early finish