Job Description

Role

: Solicitor Road, Pedestrian & Cycling Injury Team

Place of work

: Glasgow, City Centre

Contract type

: Full-time, Permanent

Working Hours

: 35 hours, Monday Friday, 9am 5pm


Jones Whyte Law Ltd are looking to recruit an experienced Solicitor to join our busy Road, Pedestrian & Cycling Injury (RPCI) Team.


Jones Whyte are a dynamic, and forward-thinking firm. Our aim is to be there for our clients, resolving their needs and giving them the legal support they need, at every stage of life. We invest in our staff and offer training and development far beyond the prescribed professional requirements. As we grow, we encourage our employees to grow with us and offer opportunities to work on business projects. We engage with our people to continually improve our processes, technology, and practices to ensure staff are supported, and clients receive the best service.


Our recently refurbished Glasgow city centre offices offer a modern work environment with generous staff benefits and perks. We also offer hybrid working to enable a better work-life balance.

The Role

As a Solicitor within the RPCI team, you will manage your own caseload of litigated road, pedestrian and cycling injury claims for pursuers. The claims will mainly be litigated personal injury claims in the All Scotland Sheriff Personal Injury Court, and occasionally the Court of Session or local Sheriff Courts.


The team is comprised of Partners, Associates, Senior Solicitors, Solicitors and Paralegals all of whom are supported by dedicated Legal Secretaries and a team of Legal Assistants.


The role presents an opportunity for the right candidate to develop personally and professionally within the firm and gain promotion. You will have the autonomy to manage your own cases with support from supervising Solicitors and Partners when necessary.


The ideal candidate is client-focused and proactive with a positive attitude and flexible approach. They will be a strong team player with a caring and compassionate nature, particularly when dealing with emotional and sensitive matters.

Responsibilities

Handling a litigated caseload; Ensuring cases are progressed quickly and efficiently; Assessing prospects of a case Working with our valued clients to understand requirements and manage cases in line with service level agreements and best practice Prioritising work effectively and maximising efficiency in working practices Communicating clearly and consistently with insurers, solicitors, fee-earners, and clients Carrying out investigations into liability and quantum Keeping case management system up to date

Requirements:

At least 1 year's experience handling litigated personal injury cases Ability to work to deadlines Motivated and proactive individual Organised, punctual, and professional individual Strong, clear, and concise communication skills with the ability to maintain client contact throughout the process Professional and confident phone manner and ability to provide excellent service to our clients Strong analytical skills with attention to detail Computer literate, proficient with MS Office and case management system(s) Caring and compassionate nature Able to work autonomously but also within a team

Company Benefits & Perks

Competitive Salary with annual review 23 days holiday plus 8 bank holidays. Including closing over Christmas & New Year 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 Excellent Company Maternity and Paternity Benefits Hybrid Working (on completion of office-based training) Company Staff Referral Scheme Wellbeing Support Annual Company Day Out and Quarterly team nights/days out * Early finish on your birthday