Solicitor - Property Risks and Coverage

🔒 Confidential Employer
Posted 24 April 2026
LOCATION
Glasgow
TYPE
Full-time
LEVEL
Mid-Senior level
CATEGORY
Legal
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SKILLS

Litigation Court hearings Drafting court documents Communication skills Organisational skills Teamwork

FULL DESCRIPTION

The role predominantly involves pursuing subrogated recovery claims for insurers. These claims arise in a range of commercial and domestic settings given our broad client base. The role would suit a person who has experience / interest in delictual and contractual disputes and litigated work.

Key Responsibilities

  • Running their own case load of pre and post-litigation property damage files Adhering to court deadlines and managing files in accordance with court timetables
  • Conduct of Court hearings
  • Instructing experts
  • Instructing and working with Counsel
  • Carrying out detailed reviews of quantum
  • Liaising with clients/other insurers/third parties
  • Liaising with policyholders and witnesses
  • Negotiating settlements
  • Drafting pleadings/court documents
  • Assisting other file handlers with their case loads
  • Any other tasks as they arise to efficiently run their caseload

Skills, Knowledge & Expertise

  • Experience of handling pre and post-litigation damages claims
  • Experience of insurer funded property damage work
  • Experience of conducting court hearings up to and including Proof
  • Experience of drafting court documents and understanding of processes
  • Good telephone and communication skills with people at all levels inside and outside the business
  • An ability to organise workload, prioritise tasks, use initiative and proactively progress client matters
  • Calm under pressure with the ability to re-prioritise and delegate effectively when required
  • A keen eye for detail and an ability to analyse evidence
  • Team player
  • Self-confidence
  • Good Literacy and IT skills
  • Good team worker with the flexibility to do what is required to get a result and ensure client service levels are met
  • Ability to work effectively within the [Employer hidden — view at passion-project.co.uk] Shared Behaviour framework

Job Benefits

  • 25 days holiday per year which increases with level of service (opportunity to buy & sell 3 days)
  • Simply Health Care Cash Plan
  • WeCare – 24/7 online GP, mental health support and virtual wellbeing covering a whole host of topics to do with health, mental health, wellbeing & healthy living and financial & legal wellbeing
  • Death In Service – after 1 years’ service
  • Pension Contribution based 5% Employee / 3% Employer
  • Cycle to Work Scheme*
  • Tech Scheme*
  • Season Ticket Loan*
  • Gym Flex*
  • Access to Online Discount Sites
  • Discounted Gourmet Society Membership
  • Discounted Tickets for Merlin Attractions nationwide
  • Discounts at local retail outlets

*after successfully completing probation

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