Solicitor - Property Risks and Coverage

Job description

Solicitor - Property Risks and Coverage Department: Legal: Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time Location: Glasgow: 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. The successful applicant will be responsible for their own case load of files and for undertaking individual file handling tasks in support of senior file handlers. Key Responsibilities: The work handled by the successful applicant will include the following - 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 oth...