Winn Solicitors (Scotland) LLP offers a specialist accident claims service, focusing on all elements of the claims process to help our clients deal with the fall-out of a non-fault accident.
An exciting opportunity has arisen due to business growth for an experienced Senior Solicitor to join the firm’s central Glasgow office. Hybrid working is available after completion of the probationary period.
The successful candidate will manage a varied caseload including RTA, EL and PL cases, ensuring the best possible recovery is made in relation to the heads of claim and that the appropriate policies and procedures are followed.
This position is full-time (35 hours per week) with a successful firm offering attractive benefits and genuine career progression opportunities.
Employee Benefits
* Competitive salary ranging from £46,000 - £50,000 per annum.
* Hybrid working is available once the probationary period is completed.
* 25 days holiday, plus bank holidays, and an additional birthday holiday.
* Three-day bonus holiday for full attendance.
* Option to buy & sell up to 5 holidays per year (subject to eligibility).
* Additional holidays for long service.
* Training, development, and career progression opportunities.
* Fully funded recognised training and qualifications.
* Bike to work scheme.
* Company social events.
* Employee Assistance Confidential Helpline.
* Death in service insurance (3x salary).
* Annual flu jab and eyecare scheme.
Job Description
Your responsibilities will include:
* Maximise income per case through the recovery of damages to include hire, repairs, recovery and storage.
* Prepare and conduct the case thoroughly ensuring the ingathering of all requisite evidence.
* Report issues, problems and compliance breaches in a timely manner to the appropriate level of management.
* Deliver a level of client care in accordance with service level agreements.
* Mentoring and supervising junior members of the team.
* Ensure compliance with Information Security Policies including data confidentiality and the operational security of the Information Systems used.
* Any ad hoc or additional duties as deemed fit and appropriate by the Management Team for this post and the associated level of responsibility attached to it.
Person Specification
* Must be admitted in Scotland and have 2 to 4 years PQE.
* Understanding of credit hire would be desirable.
* Court litigation experience including an understanding of Court of Session and Sheriff Court Procedures.
* Conduct hearings in the Sheriff Courts.
* Ability to deal with difficult clients, communicate effectively, and where appropriate give legal advice in relation to their claim.
* Ability to work towards shared goals and objectives.
* Commercially aware.
* Experience in demonstrating effective teamwork within a commercial environment.
* Cooperative and flexible approach.
* Ability to identify where problems may arise and adopt a solution-focused approach.
* Demonstrate effective communication and good interpersonal skills.
* IT literate.
* Commitment to own personal development.
Winn Solicitors is a specialist accident claims company that provides an independent and trusted service in Scotland.
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