Associate Solicitor

Winn Solicitors (Scotland) LLP offers a specialist accident claims service, focusing on all elements of the claims process to help our clients deal with the fall-out of a non-fault accident. An exciting opportunity has arisen due to business growth for a Solicitor with 5+ years PQE to join the firm’s busy team in Edinburgh. The successful candidate will manage and supervise a team of solicitors handling RTA, EL/PL, vehicle and hire claims, and handle their diverse caseload of complex and high-value cases. This position is full-time (35 hours per week) with a successful firm offering attractive benefits and genuine career progression opportunities.

Employee Benefits

• Competitive base salary (discretionary bonus subject to performance)
• Annual salary review (subject to performance)
• 25 days holiday, plus bank holidays, and an additional birthday holiday
• Three-day bonus holiday for full attendance
• Option to buy & sell up to 5 holidays per year (subject to eligibility)
• Additional holidays for long service
• Training, development, and career progression opportunities
• Fully funded recognised training and qualifications
• Bike to work scheme
• Company social events
• Employee Assistance Confidential Helpline
• Death in service insurance (3x salary)
• Annual flu jab and eyecare scheme

Job Description

Your responsibilities will include:

• Manage and supervise a team of solicitors handling claims, including RTA, EL/PL, injury, vehicle damage, and hire claims.
• Handle a diverse caseload, focusing on complex or high-value cases.
• Ensure compliance with Scottish civil litigation procedures and pre-action protocols.
• Provide technical guidance and support to team members on liability, causation, and quantum assessments.
• Lead negotiations with insurers and opposing solicitors for optimal settlements.
• Review and approve court documents prepared by team members.
• Conduct regular file reviews and quality checks to maintain high standards of work.
• Mentor and develop junior solicitors, providing constructive feedback and support.
• Liaise with medical experts, engineers, and other specialists as required.
• Manage client relationships and expectations effectively.
• Contribute to business development initiatives and firm-wide strategic projects.
• Implement and maintain effective case management systems and processes.
• Ensure team adherence to regulatory requirements and firm procedures.
• Deliver a level of client care in accordance with service level agreements.
• Follow company policies, procedures and processes.
• Maximise income per case through the recovery of damages to include hire, repairs, recovery and storage.
• Report issues, problems and compliance breaches in a timely manner to the appropriate level of management.
• Ensure compliance with Information Security Policies including data confidentiality and the operational security of the Information Systems used.
• To ensure you uphold the core values.
• Any ad hoc or additional duties as deemed fit and appropriate by the Management Team for this post and the associated level of responsibility attached to it.

Person Specification

• Must be admitted in Scotland and be 5+ years PQE.
• Understanding of credit hire would be desirable.
• Court litigation experience including an understanding of Court of Session and Sheriff Court Procedures.
• Conduct hearings in the Sheriff Courts.
• Ability to deal with difficult clients, communicate effectively, and where appropriate give legal advice in relation to their claim.
• Ability to work towards shared goals and objectives.
• Commercial acumen with a focus on achieving financial targets and client satisfaction.
• Proven track record of successfully managing and developing a team of solicitors.
• Strong leadership and interpersonal skills with the ability to motivate and inspire others.
• Experience in demonstrating effective teamwork within a commercial environment.
• Cooperative and flexible approach.
• Ability to identify where problems may arise and adopt a solution-focused approach.
• Demonstrate effective communication and good interpersonal skills.
• IT literate.
• Commitment to own personal development.

Winn Solicitors is a specialist accident claims company that provides an independent and trusted service in Scotland.

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