Solicitor (Newly Qualified)
On site
Edinburgh, United Kingdom
£ 38,000 / year
Freelance
06-03-2025
Job Specifications
Following a period of growth, we are are looking for a *Newly Qualified Solicitor* to join our busy Edinburgh office. This is an exciting opportunity for a legal professional at the start of their career. The position is full-time (35 hours per week) with attractive benefits and career progression opportunities.
Learn more about the general tasks related to this opportunity below, as well as required skills.
The Benefits Are As Follows
Competitive salary of up to £38,000 per annum.
25 days holiday, plus bank holidays, and an additional birthday holiday
Three-day bonus holiday for full attendance
Option to buy & sell five holidays per year
Additional holidays for long service
Training, development and career progression opportunities
Fully funded recognised training and qualifications
Bike to work Scheme
Pension scheme contribution
Company social events
Employee Assistance Confidential Helpline
Death in service insurance (3x salary)
Staff referral bonus scheme
Annual flu jab and eyecare scheme
Winn Solicitors (Scotland) LLP* opened in June 2023 to offer a specialist accident claim service, focusing on all elements of the claims process to help our clients deal with the fall-out of a non-fault accident. The team work on a variety of claims, including road traffic, employee liability and public liability.
The successful candidate will be responsible for working with public liability, RTA, and employer liability claims.
*Key Responsibilities*
Maximise income per case through recovery of damages to include hire, repairs, recovery and storage;
Prepare and conduct the case thoroughly ensuring the ingathering of all requisite evidence;
Deliver a level of Client Care in accordance with service level agreements;
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;
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 - Newly Qualified (NQ)
Understanding of credit hire would be desirable
Court litigation experience including an understanding of Court of Session and Sheriff Court Procedures
In-depth drafting experience
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.
Experience of demonstrating effective teamworking within a commercial environment
Ability to identify where problems may arise and adopt a solution -focused approach
INDLP
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: Up to £38,000.00 per year
Schedule
Day shift
Monday to Friday
No weekends
Ability To Commute/relocate
Edinburgh: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Education
Bachelor's (required)
Work Location: In person
About the Company
If you've had an accident that wasn't your fault, call Winn Solicitors Scotland LLP. Whether your accident was on the road, at work, or in a public place, our team of accident claim specialists are here to help you every step of the way. We work on a no-win, no-fee basis, with no upfront costs to pay. Know more
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