We are seeking an experienced Personal Injury Solicitor to join a large and successful personal injury law firm. The successful candidate will work within the Industrial Disease (non-asbestos) Team in either the Glasgow or Edinburgh office. 
 
Position: Personal Injury Solicitor 
Location: Glasgow/ Edinburgh 
Salary: Competitive DOE 
 
Job Description
 
 You will assist individuals suffering from industrial diseases such as vibration-related injuries, noise-induced hearing loss, skin disease, and lung disease. You will be part of a supportive team and benefit from the mentorship of experienced professionals in the highly specialised field. 
 
The role involves: 

• Caseload Management: Work collaboratively with a team of like-minded professionals on a mix of pre-litigation and litigation cases. 
• Court Work: Get hands-on experience with cases in ASPIC ad the Court of Session. 
• Team Support: Contribute to training and mentoring trainees
• Investigations & Statements: Conduct liability investigations and gather witness statements. 
• Medical Expert Coordination: Liaise with and instruct medical experts. 
• Legal Documents: Draft a range of legal documents, including writs. 
• Court Appearances: Consult with Counsel and represent clients in court. 

Job Specification 

• A minimum of 1 year PQE is essential (Trainees and NQ will not be considered) 
• Experience in disease cases is highly desirable, but we will consider candidates with a background in personal injury work). 
• You must be able to commute to either the Glasgow or Edinburgh office. 

Benefits 

• A competitive salary, reflective of your experience
• Excellent pension scheme
• Hybrid working options
• Flexible working hours – this allows for flexible start and finish times around core working hours, giving greater flexibility in managing your work-life balance.
• Flexi-time – work seven additional hours in one month, which can then be taken as time off in the following month, offering flexibility in managing workloads and personal commitments.
• Ongoing training and development opportunities
• Engaging social and charitable experiences