Solicitor (Disease Team)

We are looking to speak to experienced Solicitors with 1 yr + PQE experience in Edinburgh, to join an established Personal Injury firm within their Industrial Disease team. Ideally, you will have experience dealing with a variety of cases in this sector, working as part of a team to ensure the best outcomes for clients daily. You will be looking to join a supportive, successful team and develop your skills within this sector daily.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a highly respected and well-known firm in the City!

This is a full-time permanent role working core business hours Monday – Friday, following a hybrid working model. The salary for this role is dependent on experience.

Are you who we are looking for?

• You are a qualified solicitor (1yr+ PQE) with experience in Personal Injury, Litigation or specifically Disease sectors
• You can manage a high volume of work daily
• You are a confident communicator, both written and orally who is able to build key relationships with clients and internal / external stakeholders
• You can work well individually and within a wider team environment
• You are proficient in the use of Microsoft Packages and Legal Software
• You can manage your time and diary effectively to complete tasks
• You are professional, proactive and empathetic

What is the day to day like?

• Working collaboratively within a wider team daily, assisting with pre-litigation and litigation cases
• Gaining hands-on experience in Court across a variety of cases
• Mentoring Trainees within the business when required, providing mentor ship and guidance
• Liaising with medial professionals, seeking expert advice and knowledge
• Conducting investigations and gathering information including witness statements
• Drafting legal documentation daily, working closely with Paralegals and the Support team daily as well as meeting key deadlines
• Ensuring personal knowledge is kept up to date with regards to legislation changes and policies
• Utilising a variety of software daily
• Adapting and managing an ever-changing workload

Interested? If so, please send your CV to Chivonne Gray via , call 0141 488 2138 for a confidential chat or apply via the link below!