- Job Title: Trainee Solicitor
- Primary Location: Glasgow City Centre
- Hours of Work: Full time (35 hours)
- Reports to: Partner
Description of Role:
We are currently looking for trainee solicitors to join our personal injury team with immediate effect.
We are seeking team players with strong communication skills, a high level of empathy and good attention to detail. You must be able to work in a fast paced and dynamic environment. You must be passionate about providing clear legal advice with a strong customer focus.
We are offering the opportunity to train in a positive and supportive working environment, working alongside our industry leading lawyers. The successful candidates will be responsible for their own caseload of personal injury cases both pre and post litigation. They will also have the opportunity to assist senior members of the team with more complex cases.
About Us:
Jackson Boyd are a leading litigation firm in the areas of Personal Injury, Medical Negligence, Dispute Resolution and Employment Law. Our Personal Injury Team is ranked as leading by both Legal 500 and Chambers and Partners.
Our modern office accommodation is situated in the centre of Glasgow. We provide regular internal training for our staff, flexible and remote working opportunities and operate a “dress for your day” policy.
We offer our clients the highest level of expertise offered in a caring and compassionate way. From over 1,500 reviews of our service on Trustpilot 98% of our clients rate us as “Excellent” or “Great”.
Key Responsibilities:
- To manage a caseload of personal injury cases both pre and post litigation.
- To assist partners and senior staff in dealing with more complex cases.
- Carrying out pre-litigation investigations.
- Taking precognitions
- Drafting court papers
- Appearing in the sheriff courts as appropriate
- Negotiating settlements.
- Complying with our clients’ service level standards.
Skills and Experience Required:
- Excellent client communication skills.
- Strong time management skills.
- Commercial awareness and applying it to each case.
- Ability to work autonomously.
What you can expect from us:
- Training and development
- Flexible working
- Dress for your day policy
- On site gym facilities
- Employee assistance programme
Application Process
To apply for this role, please upload your CV here or send an up to date CV along with a covering letter to jobs@jacksonboyd.co.uk.
