Solicitor - Criminal or Civil
Why join us?:
DWF LLP is seeking to recruit an enthusiastic Solicitor to join our expanding Insurance team working in our Regulatory & Criminal Department but also managing Civil Work in high value personal injuries across the whole of Scotland .
The successful candidate will be based in our Glasgow offices with the option of Hybrid working arrangement.
Responsibilities:
- Ensuring, in conjunction with the partner, that cases are progressed as quickly and efficiently as possible.
- Working with our valued and long-standing clients to understand requirements and manage cases in line with service level agreements and best practice.
- Prioritising work effectively and maximising efficiency in working practices
- Building stakeholder relationships both internally and externally
- Working in a high paced environment
What will help you succeed in this role? :
Essential- NQ or 0-2 years PQE (Full training will be provided)
- Previous experience in a similar civil or criminal role is essential
- A desire to broaden knowledge of criminal and civil litigation
- An ability to work in a high-paced legal environment with top tier insurance clients.
- A confident and outgoing personality is essential as there will be an expectation to appear in court
- The ability to develop new skills and to use your initiative, with the support of an experienced team
- Full drivers licence and access to a car will be desirable
- Strong communication skills and attention to detail.
- Accurate diarising and time-keeping
- Effective client facing skills
What we offer?:
We are committed to ensuring that each member of our team feels valued and duly rewarded during their time at DWF.
We are an equal opportunities employer that celebrates diversity and we are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all. We aim to create a positive experience for all candidates and offer any adjustments or additional support needed.If you're excited about the opportunity but your experience doesn’t align perfectly with all the requirements, please apply anyway. You may be the right candidate for the role or others across the wider team.
About us:
DWF is a leading global provider of integrated legal and business services. Our approach delivers efficiency, price certainty and transparency for our clients across the world without compromising on quality or service. Our purpose is to deliver positive outcomes with our colleagues, clients and communities and we foster a culture that places our colleagues at the centre of all that we do.