Following a period of growth, we are are looking for a *Newly Qualified Solicitor* to join our newly opened Glasgow office. This is an exciting opportunity for a legal professional at the start of their career. The position is full-time (35 hours per week) with attractive benefits and career progression opportunities.
Have you got the right qualifications and skills for this job Find out below, and hit apply to be considered.
*The Benefits are as follows:*
* Competitive salary of up to £38,000 per annum.
* 25 days holiday, plus bank holidays, and an additional birthday holiday
* Three-day bonus holiday for full attendance
* Option to buy & sell five holidays per year
* Additional holidays for long service
* Training, development and career progression opportunities
* Fully funded recognised training and qualifications
* Bike to work Scheme
* Pension scheme contribution
* Company social events
* Employee Assistance Confidential Helpline
* Death in service insurance (3x salary)
* Staff referral bonus scheme
* Annual flu jab and eyecare scheme
*Winn Solicitors (Scotland) LLP* opened in June 2023 to offer a specialist accident claim service, focusing on all elements of the claims process to help our clients deal with the fall-out of a non-fault accident. The team work on a variety of claims, including road traffic, employee liability and public liability.
The successful candidate will be responsible for working with public liability, RTA, and employer liability claims.
*Key Responsibilities*
* Maximise income per case through recovery of damages to include hire, repairs, recovery and storage;
* Prepare and conduct the case thoroughly ensuring the ingathering of all requisite evidence;
* Deliver a level of Client Care in accordance with service level agreements;
* Report issues, problems and compliance breaches in a timely manner to the appropriate level of management;
* 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 - Newly Qualified (NQ)
* Understanding of credit hire would be desirable
* Court litigation experience including an understanding of Court of Session and Sheriff Court Procedures
* In-depth drafting experience
* 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.
* Experience of demonstrating effective teamworking within a commercial environment
* Ability to identify where problems may arise and adopt a solution -focused approach
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Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: Up to £38,000.00 per year
Schedule:
* Day shift
* Monday to Friday
* No weekends
Ability to commute/relocate:
* Glasgow G2 2RQ: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Education:
* Bachelor's (required)
Work Location: In person