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Location

Glasgow | United Kingdom

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Job description

Role: Solicitor – Personal Injury (Noise Induced Hearing Loss)

Place of work: Glasgow city centre (Hybrid role)

Contract type: Full time, Permanent

Working Hours: Monday – Friday, 9am – 5pm (35 hours per week)

Are you an experienced personal injury solicitor, passionate about pursuing justice and winning compensation for your clients?

If the answer is yes, then we have the perfect opportunity for you to join us at Jones Whyte.

We have an immediate opening for a solicitor to join our Noise Induced Hearing Loss team, due to continued growth.

You will be dedicated to pursuing compensation for clients who have worked in noisy workplaces, causing hearing loss. As a key part of a team of skilled lawyers, you will work to obtain maximum compensation for our clients, including funding for hearing aids and private treatment. You will be able to make a positive difference to your client’s day-to-day lives.

You will investigate the factual and legal complexities of noise induced hearing loss claims prior to litigation, and then present the claims as personal injury actions in Court. You should expect many of your client matters to reach Pre Trial Meeting stage or Proof.

We will consider candidates with all levels of post-qualification experience. Ideally, you will have a strong background in pursuing personal injury actions in the Sheriff Court, the All Scotland Personal Injury Court, and the Court of Session.

You will be able to work autonomously, with support and supervision from colleagues. You will have experience of written and oral Court advocacy and instructing Counsel.

You will be client focussed and proactive, with a positive attitude and flexible approach.

A strong team player who is caring and compassionate, will be well-suited to make a big impact here.

Jones Whyte is a young, people-centred firm. We provide training and development beyond the usual professional requirements. As we grow, we want our people to grow with us. You will have the opportunity to progress your career and be promoted.

Our Glasgow city centre office provides a modern work environment and you will enjoy a competitive salary and bonus.

Come, join us, and develop personally and professionally within our firm.

Your key responsibilities will be to:

• Manage a case holding of personal injury (noise induced hearing) loss matters
• Conduct initial client consultations to assess the viability of potential cases
• Develop and implement effective legal strategies to support clients’ claims
• Represent clients in negotiations, mediations and court proceedings
• Conduct legal research to support case arguments and strategies
• Maintain regular communication with clients, providing updates on case progress
• Advise clients on legal processes, expectations and potential outcomes
• Draft legal documents
• Work collaboratively with Paralegals, Legal Assistants and other team members
• Provide mentorship and support to junior members of staff

The Successful Candidate will have:

• Worked in practice as a Scottish solicitor
• Experienced in representing pursuers in personal injury matters in the Sheriff Courts and All Scotland Sheriff Personal Injury Court
• Excellent oral and written advocacy skills
• First-rate knowledge of Court practice and procedures
• Good legal research and interpretative skills
• Excellent client care and communication skills combined
• The ability to work autonomously, with supervision
• Aptitude working independently and using initiative
• Compassion and empathy with clients
• Good time management and be able to meet deadlines, multi-task, and prioritise
• Commercial awareness with a focus on meeting key performance indicators and targets

You will enjoy these benefits & perks:

• Company Pension Scheme
• Company Bonus Scheme
• Industry leading Company Maternity and Paternity Benefits
• New Client Referral Scheme
• 23 days holiday plus 8 bank holidays. Closing over Christmas & New Year, and an early finish on your birthday!
• Holiday Loyalty Scheme: Earn an additional 5 days holiday.
• Buy and Sell up to 3 holiday days each year

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