Location: Glasgow City Centre (hybrid office/home working)
Hours: Full time (35 hours), permanent
Salary: Competitive and dependent on experience
Reports to: Partner
The Role
We are currently seeking a Solicitor to join our EL/PL and Medical Negligence Team in Glasgow.
The successful candidate will primarily work on a varied caseload of Employer’s Liability and Public Liability personal injury claims, arising from a wide range of workplace accidents and public liability incidents. The role will also provide some exposure to medical negligence claims, offering broader experience of complex personal injury litigation.
This opportunity would suit an NQ or junior solicitor (up to 3 years’ PQE) with an interest in personal injury litigation who is keen to build strong technical, drafting and client‑care skills within a supportive and collaborative team environment. There is clear scope for development and career progression within the team, with increasing responsibility and technical exposure as experience grows.
About Us
Jackson Boyd is a leading litigation firm specialising in Personal Injury, Medical Negligence, Dispute Resolution and Employment Law, and is ranked by both Legal 500 and Chambers & Partners.
We are committed to providing a positive, supportive and inclusive working environment. We hold Gold Accreditation from Investors in People and the Investors in Young People Good Practice Award.
Based in contemporary offices in the centre of Glasgow, we offer flexible and remote working opportunities and operate a “dress for your day” policy, reflecting a modern and pragmatic approach to work.
Our approach combines the highest level of legal expertise with genuine care and compassion. From over 2,000 Trustpilot reviews, 99% of our clients rate our service as “Excellent” or “Great”.
Key Responsibilities
Under supervision appropriate to experience, the successful candidate will:
- Manage a caseload of Employer’s Liability and Public Liability personal injury claims
- Deal with claims arising from workplace accidents, slips, trips and falls, manual handling accidents, equipment‑related injuries, and a range of public liability claims involving accidents in public places
- Assist with investigation and progression of complex cases and medical negligence claims
- Draft legal pleadings, correspondence and court documentation
- Raise and progress court actions
- Conduct settlement negotiations
- Develop strong client service and communication skills, building and maintaining client relationships
- Work with senior colleagues on more complex or higher‑value matters
- Keep up to date with developments in personal injury and medical negligence law and firm‑wide services
Skills and Experience Required
- Qualified solicitor (including NQ) with up to 3 years’ PQE
- Interest in personal injury litigation, particularly EL/PL work
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Good drafting and organisational skills, with attention to detail
- Ability to manage time and workload effectively
- Proactive, motivated and keen to develop technical expertise
- High level of IT proficiency and ability to use online legal resources
- Ability to work collaboratively as part of a supportive team
- Commitment to providing a high standard of client care
What You Can Expect from Us
- Competitive salary based on skills and experience
- Annual bonus scheme and holiday bonus scheme
- Enhanced Maternity and Paternity pay provision.
- Company pension and life assurance
- Option to buy holidays.
- Flexible and hybrid working arrangements
- “Dress for your day” policy
- Clear scope for development and career progression within the team
- Training and ongoing professional development
- Employee assistance programme
- On‑site gym facilities
How to Apply
To apply for this role, please send an up‑to‑date CV along with a covering letter to:
If you would like an informal and confidential discussion about the role before applying, please feel free to get in touch using the same contact details. We would be happy to speak with you.
