Role Title:Personal Injury - Associate Solicitor
Location:Edinburgh
Status:Full Time (35 hours per week)
Salary:£50,000 +
Level:5+ Years’ PQE
Ref:AI919
Overview:
A leading and growing law firm is seeking an experienced Associate Solicitor to join their busy Personal Injury team in Edinburgh. This is an excellent opportunity for a solicitor with 5+ years’ PQE to step into a senior role, managing both a varied caseload and a team of legal professionals.
The firm offers a specialist accident claims service and is known for delivering high-quality legal advice and outstanding client care across all aspects of personal injury law.
The Role:
As an Associate Solicitor, you will play a key role in the leadership and development of a dynamic personal injury team. You’ll be responsible for supervising junior lawyers and handling your own caseload of complex and high-value claims, including RTA, EL/PL, vehicle damage and credit hire matters.
Key Responsibilities:
- Supervise and manage a team of solicitors handling a range of personal injury claims
- Manage your own caseload, with a focus on complex or high-value cases
- Provide technical guidance on liability, causation, and quantum assessments
- Ensure compliance with relevant litigation procedures and pre-action protocols
- Represent clients in negotiations and court proceedings where required
- Conduct regular file reviews and ensure quality control across the team
- Mentor and develop junior team members, offering training and feedback
- Engage with third-party experts including medical professionals and engineers
- Manage client relationships, ensuring a high standard of client care
- Contribute to business development and the firm’s strategic goals
- Promote adherence to firm policies, procedures, and regulatory obligations
- Maintain accurate records and case management through internal systems
- Monitor and support the delivery of service level agreements
About You:
- Qualified Solicitor in Scotland with 5+ years’ PQE
- Experience supervising or mentoring junior solicitors
- Strong understanding of Sheriff Court and Court of Session procedures
- Confident in drafting, negotiation, and litigation strategy
- Commercially aware with a track record of meeting performance targets
- Strong interpersonal skills and ability to manage challenging situations
- Knowledge of credit hire is desirable
- Proactive, solutions-focused and team-oriented
- IT literate with good organisational skills
- Committed to continuous professional development
What’s on Offer:
- Competitive base salary
- Discretionary bonus scheme
- 25 days holiday plus bank holidays and a birthday day off
- Holiday purchase/sale scheme (up to 5 days)
- Funded training and recognised qualifications
- Career development and internal promotion opportunities
- Pension scheme
- Company-wide social events
- Death in service cover
- Staff referral bonus
How to Apply:
A fantastic opportunity to join a forward-thinking firm that values career progression, high-quality work, and employee wellbeing.
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