Trainee Solicitor - Casualty Glasgow

Keoghs are seeking to recruit one Trainee Solicitor for the Casualty Team. The Trainee Solicitor will assist the fee earners in their team and manage their own caseload.Key ResponsibilitiesYou will work as part of a team, supporting those with responsibility for progressing each file from receipt of papers from the insurer/corporate client to resolution of the case. You will also have your own caseload of pre and post litigation casualty files which you will handle under supervision. You will also support the supervising partner The role will include:Arranging meetings, consultations, site visits, expert appointmentsClient, third party, court liaison Instructing counsel as requiredAssisting other file handlers as requiredReview and analysis of documentsAttending with policyholders and witnesses and preparing witness statementsDrafting court documents and correspondence to clients/court/expert witnessesConducting research to assist in considering liability, quantum and legal disputesDrafting articles, blogs, e-shots commenting on court decisionsPreparation of documents for lodging at courtConduct watching briefs at hearings, drafting notes of evidenceDuring the course of the training contract, it is expected the Trainee Solicitor will make sufficient progress in their technical capability, file handling and performance to progress to handle their own files under close supervision. In this role, the Trainee Solicitor will be required to:Analyse liability, quantum and causationDraft initial client reportsAfter 12 months appear in court both virtually and at in person hearings including ProofsCompleting all Proof preparation including citing witnesses and lodging court documentsNegotiating settlement of claims within level of authorityAny other tasks as they arise to efficiently handle a caseloadSkills, Knowledge & ExpertiseLaw degree or equivalent and Diploma in Legal Practice An ability to organise and prioritise workload using initiativeAbility to pay attention to detailAbility to work with case management systemsThe personal skills to deal with insureds in a sensitive manner given the nature of claims handledGood telephone and communication skills with people at all levels inside and outside the businessCalm under pressure with ability to re-prioritiseSelf-confidence, with good literacy and IT skillsGood team worker with the flexibility to do what is required to get a result and ensure client service levels are metAbility to work effectively within the Keoghs Shared Values frameworkPersonal EffectivenessTeam Commitment: Values others perspectiveResilience: Demonstrates self-controlPassion for Growth and Improvement: Systematically improves performanceEmbracing Change: Responds positively to changeBusiness FocusClient Care: Works to add value for the clientDecision MakingNegotiation, Influence and PersuasionCommercial Insight: Considers and understands commercial implicationsJob BenefitsDavies Incentive Plan25 days holiday per year which increases with level of service (opportunity to buy & sell 3 days) Family Cover Private Medical Insurance (Bupa) - will automatically be at single cover level but can opt into family option within first month of joining.Simply Health Care Cash PlanWeCare – 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 ServiceCritical Illness CoverPHI/Income Protection (Private health insurance)Pension Contribution based 5% Employee / 3% Employer Cycle to Work Scheme*Tech Scheme*Season Ticket Loan*Gym Flex*Access to Online Discount SitesDiscounted Gourmet Society MembershipDiscounted Tickets for Merlin Attractions nationwideDiscounts at local retail outlets* after successfully completing probation