Keoghs LLP
We are growing our Keoghs Scotland’s Abuse team in Glasgow and are looking for a Solicitor or Associate.This is a challenging, high-impact role advising a varied and interesting client base on complex and sensitive claims.You’ll work with a dynamic, supportive team and engage with evolving legal issues. Ideal for those with Sheriff Court/Court of Session personal injury experience. This role offers real scope for career growth across wider legal fields.
Why join us?
- Work on complex, high-profile cases
- Be part of a supportive and expert team
- Access to career development across broad legal disciplines
- Hybrid working and flexible arrangements
- A culture that values integrity,growth,and innovation
Key Responsibilities
- Manage a caseload of pre-litigated and litigated abuse claims(Defender)
- Forensic review and analysis of documents,liability, quantum,and causation
- Drafting advice,court documents,and correspondence
- Preparing witness statements and instructions to experts and counsel
- Liaising with clients and conducting site visits
- Supporting Partners and contributing to team initiatives
- Engaging in business development through articles,blogs, presentations,and events
Working Hours
35 hours per week Monday – Friday 9am – 5pm with 1 unpaid hour for lunch. Primary location for this role is the Glasgow Office although we operate flexible working.
Skills, Knowledge & Expertise
- Experience in sensitive and complex claims
- Sheriff Court appearances and instructing in the Court of Session
- Strong analytical and communication skills
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively
Job Benefits
- Davies Incentive Plan
- 25 days holiday per year which increases with level of service (opportunity to buy & sell 3 days)
- 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 – after 1 years’ service
- Pension Contribution based 5% Employee / 3% Employer
- Employee Resource Groups
- Employee Volunteering Programme
- 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
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