Job Title: Solicitor Inquiries (Public & FAI) and Civil Department Location: Glasgow, Scotland (Hybrid options available) Salary: Competitive, with excellent career progression opportunities Job Type: Full-time, Permanent We are currently recruiting for a thriving, progressive law firm dedicated to fighting for justice, representing individuals and families inquiries and complex civil litigation cases. Our clients team are expanding and as such we a seeking a dedicated and motivated Solicitor to join their dynamic and fast-paced Inquiries and Civil Department. The Role: We are looking for a Solicitor to handle civil claims involving complex cases, including deaths in custody, clinical negligence and personal injury. The role offers a unique opportunity to be directly involved in high-profile public inquiries. You will also work autonomously to manage your caseload and ensure the best possible outcomes for clients. This is an excellent opportunity to gain invaluable experience in public and fatal accident inquiries while further developing your career. Key Responsibilities: Handle civil litigation cases related to deaths in custody, clinical negligence and complex personal injury. Represent clients in public inquiries and fatal accident inquiries (FAIs). Engage in court appearances (Sheriff Court or higher) as necessary. Manage client relationships, ensuring excellent client care and service. Collaborate with the wider team, while also working independently to achieve case milestones and objectives. Work within a fast-paced environment, meeting deadlines and adhering to regulatory standards. We are keen to talk to candidates that may have: 3+ years PQE in civil litigation, with specific experience in personal injury or clinical negligence. Exposure to public inquiries and/or fatal accident inquiries is highly desirable. Experience with court appearances and litigation processes in Scotland. Exceptional client care skills with the ability to handle sensitive, high-profile cases. Highly motivated, proactive and able to work in a fast-paced environment. What's On Offer: Competitive salary and benefits. Opportunities for career progression and professional development. Exciting, meaningful work with direct involvement in high-profile public inquiries and complex civil litigation. A supportive, collaborative team environment where your input is valued. How to Apply: If you're ready to take the next step in your legal career and be part of a dedicated team making a real difference, please submit your CV and cover letter outlining your relevant experience and motivations for applying. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
Sep 02, 2025
Full time
Job Title: Solicitor Inquiries (Public & FAI) and Civil Department Location: Glasgow, Scotland (Hybrid options available) Salary: Competitive, with excellent career progression opportunities Job Type: Full-time, Permanent We are currently recruiting for a thriving, progressive law firm dedicated to fighting for justice, representing individuals and families inquiries and complex civil litigation cases. Our clients team are expanding and as such we a seeking a dedicated and motivated Solicitor to join their dynamic and fast-paced Inquiries and Civil Department. The Role: We are looking for a Solicitor to handle civil claims involving complex cases, including deaths in custody, clinical negligence and personal injury. The role offers a unique opportunity to be directly involved in high-profile public inquiries. You will also work autonomously to manage your caseload and ensure the best possible outcomes for clients. This is an excellent opportunity to gain invaluable experience in public and fatal accident inquiries while further developing your career. Key Responsibilities: Handle civil litigation cases related to deaths in custody, clinical negligence and complex personal injury. Represent clients in public inquiries and fatal accident inquiries (FAIs). Engage in court appearances (Sheriff Court or higher) as necessary. Manage client relationships, ensuring excellent client care and service. Collaborate with the wider team, while also working independently to achieve case milestones and objectives. Work within a fast-paced environment, meeting deadlines and adhering to regulatory standards. We are keen to talk to candidates that may have: 3+ years PQE in civil litigation, with specific experience in personal injury or clinical negligence. Exposure to public inquiries and/or fatal accident inquiries is highly desirable. Experience with court appearances and litigation processes in Scotland. Exceptional client care skills with the ability to handle sensitive, high-profile cases. Highly motivated, proactive and able to work in a fast-paced environment. What's On Offer: Competitive salary and benefits. Opportunities for career progression and professional development. Exciting, meaningful work with direct involvement in high-profile public inquiries and complex civil litigation. A supportive, collaborative team environment where your input is valued. How to Apply: If you're ready to take the next step in your legal career and be part of a dedicated team making a real difference, please submit your CV and cover letter outlining your relevant experience and motivations for applying. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
Sue Ross Legal are recruiting for a Multi-Track Personal Injury Fee Earner. Our client is a top 100 UK law firm with a renowned reputation; Due to a period of continued growth, the firm are actively seeking dedicated, and ambitious lawyers, (whether qualified solicitors or unqualified fee earners) to take on a varied caseload of high value serious and catastrophic injury cases from start to finish, predominantly litigated RTA based. Subject to experience, you will oversee cases valued between £25,000 and £50,000, £50,000, and £250,000, £250,000 to £1,000,000 or £1,000,000+. Duties: You will be responsible for delivering excellent client care to clients who have suffered from a traumatic and life changing event. Conduct regular technical and case reviews, providing feedback and mentoring as required. Regular communication and meetings with your client. Instructions and meetings with a multi-disciplinary team of experts for example, medical experts, case managers, care experts, architects, forensic accountants, counsel. Analysis of evidence and research of legal issues on liability, causation, and quantum. Drafting documents including statements, pleadings, and schedules of loss. Securing early interim payments and appropriate rehabilitation. Optimising your client s settlement. Ability to work with a task-based case management system to ensure regular contact is maintained with all clients, providing exceptional customer service, and managing their expectations. Raising awareness of the department and developing your professional profile. Support your Team Leader in the supervision, mentoring and development of junior members of the team as appropriate, ensuring clear objectives and KPIs are followed, performance issues are actively managed and development plans are in place in accordance with company policy. Perform to a high level in a target orientated environment. To undertake any other tasks as deemed relevant and reasonable by the business. Person Specification Qualified Solicitor or Fellow of CILEx with a minimum of 4 years post qualification experience or can demonstrate equivalent experience to charge and recover appropriate rates. Proven track record of dealing with serious injury claims; an experienced litigator with strong technical ability and practical knowledge of the court procedures. Commitment to delivering excellent client care for each of our clients. Excellent communication skills to include negotiation and objection handling. Accountable for achieving objectives in a fast-paced environment whilst maintaining high standards of work quality and client care. Competent working with a case management system and good knowledge of Excel and Word. Good attention to detail and strong organisational skills. Maintains a positive attitude, self-motivated and uses own initiative. Robust - able to deal with changing circumstances and challenging situations whilst still achieving objectives. Your KPI s and Objectives will be discussed and agreed with you on a one-to-one basis. You will have regular one-to-one meetings with your line manager to review your performance against these objectives and identify any areas for development and/or required support. Although you will be handling a claimant caseload, our client will look at candidates from either claimant or defendant backgrounds. This is an excellent opportunity to join an esteemed firm that believes in staff progression, offers high levels of flexibility, and supports agile working. The organisation will offer you the following employment benefits package: 25 to 30 days holiday + bank holidays Company bonus scheme Enhanced pension scheme Permanent Health Insurance Free eye tests Enhanced adoption leave, maternity & paternity pay Reward & recognition long service, prize draw, incentives Life insurance Free parking (if/when in office) For more information about the above vacancy or for a confidential chat about our other vacancies throughout Yorkshire, Derbyshire, Nottinghamshire, Lincolnshire, the Northwest, and the Northeast, please send your details to us and one of our dedicated legal consultants will contact you. Unfortunately, due to the number of applications we receive, we are unable to provide individual feedback to all applicants. Please assume that if you do not hear from us within 72 hours that your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. May we take this opportunity to thank you for expressing an interest in one of our roles and wish you the very best in your search for employment.
Sep 01, 2025
Full time
Sue Ross Legal are recruiting for a Multi-Track Personal Injury Fee Earner. Our client is a top 100 UK law firm with a renowned reputation; Due to a period of continued growth, the firm are actively seeking dedicated, and ambitious lawyers, (whether qualified solicitors or unqualified fee earners) to take on a varied caseload of high value serious and catastrophic injury cases from start to finish, predominantly litigated RTA based. Subject to experience, you will oversee cases valued between £25,000 and £50,000, £50,000, and £250,000, £250,000 to £1,000,000 or £1,000,000+. Duties: You will be responsible for delivering excellent client care to clients who have suffered from a traumatic and life changing event. Conduct regular technical and case reviews, providing feedback and mentoring as required. Regular communication and meetings with your client. Instructions and meetings with a multi-disciplinary team of experts for example, medical experts, case managers, care experts, architects, forensic accountants, counsel. Analysis of evidence and research of legal issues on liability, causation, and quantum. Drafting documents including statements, pleadings, and schedules of loss. Securing early interim payments and appropriate rehabilitation. Optimising your client s settlement. Ability to work with a task-based case management system to ensure regular contact is maintained with all clients, providing exceptional customer service, and managing their expectations. Raising awareness of the department and developing your professional profile. Support your Team Leader in the supervision, mentoring and development of junior members of the team as appropriate, ensuring clear objectives and KPIs are followed, performance issues are actively managed and development plans are in place in accordance with company policy. Perform to a high level in a target orientated environment. To undertake any other tasks as deemed relevant and reasonable by the business. Person Specification Qualified Solicitor or Fellow of CILEx with a minimum of 4 years post qualification experience or can demonstrate equivalent experience to charge and recover appropriate rates. Proven track record of dealing with serious injury claims; an experienced litigator with strong technical ability and practical knowledge of the court procedures. Commitment to delivering excellent client care for each of our clients. Excellent communication skills to include negotiation and objection handling. Accountable for achieving objectives in a fast-paced environment whilst maintaining high standards of work quality and client care. Competent working with a case management system and good knowledge of Excel and Word. Good attention to detail and strong organisational skills. Maintains a positive attitude, self-motivated and uses own initiative. Robust - able to deal with changing circumstances and challenging situations whilst still achieving objectives. Your KPI s and Objectives will be discussed and agreed with you on a one-to-one basis. You will have regular one-to-one meetings with your line manager to review your performance against these objectives and identify any areas for development and/or required support. Although you will be handling a claimant caseload, our client will look at candidates from either claimant or defendant backgrounds. This is an excellent opportunity to join an esteemed firm that believes in staff progression, offers high levels of flexibility, and supports agile working. The organisation will offer you the following employment benefits package: 25 to 30 days holiday + bank holidays Company bonus scheme Enhanced pension scheme Permanent Health Insurance Free eye tests Enhanced adoption leave, maternity & paternity pay Reward & recognition long service, prize draw, incentives Life insurance Free parking (if/when in office) For more information about the above vacancy or for a confidential chat about our other vacancies throughout Yorkshire, Derbyshire, Nottinghamshire, Lincolnshire, the Northwest, and the Northeast, please send your details to us and one of our dedicated legal consultants will contact you. Unfortunately, due to the number of applications we receive, we are unable to provide individual feedback to all applicants. Please assume that if you do not hear from us within 72 hours that your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. May we take this opportunity to thank you for expressing an interest in one of our roles and wish you the very best in your search for employment.
This top law firm with offices in East Sussex are looking for a qualified Clinical/Medical Negligence and Personal Injury Solicitor to head their busy team. Their current team is a partner, trainee who will qualify very soon, a paralegal supported by two secretaries working 6 days per week overlapping. The partner has an excellent reputation and lots of experience, however they are more focused on higher level work, therefore they need a solicitor to join the team to fairly quickly take over as the team manager role and responsibility for supervising and developing the trainee/NQ and the paralegal. In the longer term there is scope to become a partner and formal head of this practice area. The work in the team is a mixture of clinical/medical negligence and personal injury, almost all cases are run on CFAs The ideal candidate would be: 1) 6 years plus qualified. 2) Keen to become the lead for this practice area. 3) Local to one of their office. 4) Tech savvy - willing to embrace their technology and electronic working. 5) Good at supervising and developing young lawyers. In return the company are offering an excellent salary, career progression, possible partnership, excellent benefits and the scope to implement new ideas. To apply please submit your CV to Jan Hanley at Staff Recruit.
Sep 01, 2025
Full time
This top law firm with offices in East Sussex are looking for a qualified Clinical/Medical Negligence and Personal Injury Solicitor to head their busy team. Their current team is a partner, trainee who will qualify very soon, a paralegal supported by two secretaries working 6 days per week overlapping. The partner has an excellent reputation and lots of experience, however they are more focused on higher level work, therefore they need a solicitor to join the team to fairly quickly take over as the team manager role and responsibility for supervising and developing the trainee/NQ and the paralegal. In the longer term there is scope to become a partner and formal head of this practice area. The work in the team is a mixture of clinical/medical negligence and personal injury, almost all cases are run on CFAs The ideal candidate would be: 1) 6 years plus qualified. 2) Keen to become the lead for this practice area. 3) Local to one of their office. 4) Tech savvy - willing to embrace their technology and electronic working. 5) Good at supervising and developing young lawyers. In return the company are offering an excellent salary, career progression, possible partnership, excellent benefits and the scope to implement new ideas. To apply please submit your CV to Jan Hanley at Staff Recruit.
Role: Personal Injury Solicitor (Part - time) Location: Edinburgh (Hybrid) Salary: DOE Simpson Judge have partnered with a nationally recognised law firm serving both businesses and individuals across the UK. They are looking for a motivated Personal Injury solicitor from NQ+ to join their busy Pursuer Injury team in Edinburgh city centre. This role is a minimum of 21 hours per week (Mon-Fri, flexible) with hybrid working (1-2 days in office, remainder remote). A laptop will be provided. Role Overview You will manage your own litigated caseload of personal injury and insurance claims, while supporting and mentoring junior colleagues. The role also involves contributing to team strategy, business development, and practice growth. Key Responsibilities Running a caseload of litigated and non-litigated PI claims. Providing clear, practical legal advice and excellent client care. Drafting court documents (Simple Procedure, Summary & Ordinary Cause, Court of Session). Taking statements, gathering evidence, instructing experts/counsel, and conducting advocacy in sheriff court. Supporting junior staff and assisting with training. Engaging in business development and strategic planning. About You Strong experience in pursuer PI litigation, ideally RTA, public/occupier liability claims; clinical negligence desirable. Proven advocacy and case management skills. Excellent communication, attention to detail, and ability to work to deadlines. A genuine interest in personal injury law, with a compassionate approach to clients. Collaborative, proactive, and committed to continuous learning. What We Offer Competitive salary (commensurate with experience) plus benefits. Discounts on insurance and access to a partnered legal hub. Funded court and advocacy opportunities. A friendly, supportive, and inclusive team with scope for career development, including cross-border work. if this is of interest, please get in touch with Rory Brand at Simpson Judge today for a highly confidential chat.
Sep 01, 2025
Full time
Role: Personal Injury Solicitor (Part - time) Location: Edinburgh (Hybrid) Salary: DOE Simpson Judge have partnered with a nationally recognised law firm serving both businesses and individuals across the UK. They are looking for a motivated Personal Injury solicitor from NQ+ to join their busy Pursuer Injury team in Edinburgh city centre. This role is a minimum of 21 hours per week (Mon-Fri, flexible) with hybrid working (1-2 days in office, remainder remote). A laptop will be provided. Role Overview You will manage your own litigated caseload of personal injury and insurance claims, while supporting and mentoring junior colleagues. The role also involves contributing to team strategy, business development, and practice growth. Key Responsibilities Running a caseload of litigated and non-litigated PI claims. Providing clear, practical legal advice and excellent client care. Drafting court documents (Simple Procedure, Summary & Ordinary Cause, Court of Session). Taking statements, gathering evidence, instructing experts/counsel, and conducting advocacy in sheriff court. Supporting junior staff and assisting with training. Engaging in business development and strategic planning. About You Strong experience in pursuer PI litigation, ideally RTA, public/occupier liability claims; clinical negligence desirable. Proven advocacy and case management skills. Excellent communication, attention to detail, and ability to work to deadlines. A genuine interest in personal injury law, with a compassionate approach to clients. Collaborative, proactive, and committed to continuous learning. What We Offer Competitive salary (commensurate with experience) plus benefits. Discounts on insurance and access to a partnered legal hub. Funded court and advocacy opportunities. A friendly, supportive, and inclusive team with scope for career development, including cross-border work. if this is of interest, please get in touch with Rory Brand at Simpson Judge today for a highly confidential chat.
Litigation Team Assistant Due to continued growth, our client a well-regarded firm of Solicitors based in Hornchurch. Have an opportunity for an experienced Litigation Team Assistant to join their Litigation Team. We are looking for someone with confidence in managing busy diaries and digital dictation. Previous Litigation experience is essential knowledge of Property Litigation is advantageous The position This is a full -time permanent office-based position, providing support to one or more fee earners within the Litigation Team, including Personal Injury and Employment . You will handle initial enquiries Open/close files Diary management Audio typing Process new client enquiries and book appointments Assist in a full range of Litigation matters Drafting court documents, emails, and correspondence Assisting with bill preparation Skills required Previous experience as a Legal Secretary or Secretarial Support role Litigation experience, including Property Litigation , Personal Injury and Employment essential Audio and copy typing skills Excellent IT skills Experience using a case management system Excellent telephone manner Ability to multitask Be a good team player Benefits 25 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays Pro Rata Pension Private Health Death in service Parking Friendly office environment Apply Now If you feel this is the right opportunity for you, Contact Julie Sheridan at JS Legal Recruitment Ltd, quoting reference JSL2368, OR email your CV now or call for a confidential discussion. For more information on other vacancies JS Legal recruitment Ltd is handling, please visit our website. All successful applications will be responded to within 7 working days. If you have not been contacted within this timescale, your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.
Sep 01, 2025
Full time
Litigation Team Assistant Due to continued growth, our client a well-regarded firm of Solicitors based in Hornchurch. Have an opportunity for an experienced Litigation Team Assistant to join their Litigation Team. We are looking for someone with confidence in managing busy diaries and digital dictation. Previous Litigation experience is essential knowledge of Property Litigation is advantageous The position This is a full -time permanent office-based position, providing support to one or more fee earners within the Litigation Team, including Personal Injury and Employment . You will handle initial enquiries Open/close files Diary management Audio typing Process new client enquiries and book appointments Assist in a full range of Litigation matters Drafting court documents, emails, and correspondence Assisting with bill preparation Skills required Previous experience as a Legal Secretary or Secretarial Support role Litigation experience, including Property Litigation , Personal Injury and Employment essential Audio and copy typing skills Excellent IT skills Experience using a case management system Excellent telephone manner Ability to multitask Be a good team player Benefits 25 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays Pro Rata Pension Private Health Death in service Parking Friendly office environment Apply Now If you feel this is the right opportunity for you, Contact Julie Sheridan at JS Legal Recruitment Ltd, quoting reference JSL2368, OR email your CV now or call for a confidential discussion. For more information on other vacancies JS Legal recruitment Ltd is handling, please visit our website. All successful applications will be responded to within 7 working days. If you have not been contacted within this timescale, your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.
