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Solicitor (Crime & Reg) - NQ-4 years PQE

KeoghsGlasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom

6 days ago

Job type

Full-time

Part-time

Job description

Solicitor (Crime & Reg) - NQ-4 years PQE

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Solicitor NQ - 4 years PQE – Large loss, HSE Regulatory and Crime

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join Keoghs Scottish large loss, HSE regulatory and crime team as an assistant. The role is a chance to be involved in interesting and varied (EL / PL / RTA) large loss, and HSE regulatory and crime cases.

Department : Legal

Location : Glasgow

Description

Solicitor NQ - 4 years PQE – Large loss, HSE Regulatory and Crime

The successful candidate will assist Partner, Laurie Traynor with her complex, high value, and at times high-profile caseload as well as running their own files. It will include assisting on fatal and catastrophic cases where we are often involved from the outset through to conclusion.

A hard-working, rewarding and supportive environment is encouraged with client service delivery being key. We are looking for a genuine team player who is motivated by delivery of clients desired litigation outcomes.

The role would suit someone of up to 4 years PQE. Defender litigation, crime and advocacy experience is preferred. However, we can be flexible in terms of experience for the right candidate.

Key Responsibilities

Working with the Partner on complex and high value claims
Drafting pleadings and court documents
Obtaining and drafting witness statements
Forensic review and analysis of relevant documents assessing liability, quantum and causation in civil claims
Drafting technical advice on all aspects of claims for sophisticated insurer clients and keeping them updated
Preparation and lodging of Productions
Organising, attending and drafting notes of consultations with counsel, clients and experts and executing follow up actions
Liaising with experts - instructing own experts, summarising expert evidence, lodging reports
Maintaining case managements systems with up-to-date management information for clients
Adhering to court deadlines and managing files in accordance with client SLAs
Delivery of agreed performance targets and quality standards
Attending site visits, meeting clients, drafting statements and taking photographs
Civil, criminal and FAI advocacy
Instruction and attendance at court with counsel and drafting notes
Review of medical records, post-mortem reports and CCTV footage
Review and analysis of criminal prosecution evidence, explaining implications and prospects of defence to lay client / company
Liaising with Court, COPFS, Police / HSE / EHO or relevant regulator
Attendance and representation at Police / HSE / EHO interviews
Development and training of more junior team members.
Managing your own case load
Developing Keoghs’ client relationships to attract work on an instruction-by-instruction basis.
Assisting in business development initiatives, including drafting of articles, blog pieces, e-shots and presentations and attendance at relevant events.

Skills, Knowledge & Expertise

A qualified Solicitor

Excellent attention to detail is essential

Organisational skills are key

Experience of large loss (EL / PL / RTA), HSE regulatory and crime and fatal accident inquiries is preferable. However, we can be flexible in terms of experience for the right candidate.

The personal skills to deal with clients in a sensitive manner given the context

Excellent telephone and communication skills with people at all levels inside and outside the business

Calm under pressure

Self-confidence, with good literacy and IT skills

Good team worker with the flexibility to do what is required to get good client results and ensure their service levels are met

Previous experience of time recording and case management system use is preferable.

Working hours

35 hours per week

Monday – Friday 9am – 5.00pm with 1 unpaid hour for lunch

We are open to part time or flexible working applications

One day a week in the Glasgow office

INDUKI

Job Benefits

Davies Incentive Plan

25 days holiday per year which increases with level of service (opportunity to buy & sell 3 days)

Family Cover Private Medical Insurance (Bupa) - will automatically be at single cover level but can opt into family option within first month of joining.

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

Critical Illness Cover

PHI / Income Protection (Private health insurance)

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

Seniority level

Associate

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Legal

Industries

Law Practice

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