
Associate - Large Loss/Catastrophic Injury Claims at Davies
Davies · Glasgow, United Kingdom · Hybrid
- Professional
- Office in Glasgow
Key Responsibilities
- Handling a caseload of high-value and catastrophic injury claims, including those exceeding £1m
- Supporting lead lawyers and advising insurer clients on all aspects of claim strategy
- Drafting pleadings and technical advice, and analysing extensive evidence
- Building strong relationships with clients and opposing solicitors to drive successful outcomes
- Attending site visits, client meetings, mediations, and joint settlement meetings
- Collaborating with counsel and experts, and meeting performance targets (minimum 6.8 chargeable hours/day)
- Managing up to 45 large loss files, with scope to delegate and mentor junior team members
- Maintaining accurate case management data and ensuring SRA compliance
35 hours per week
Monday – Friday 9am – 5.00pm with 1 unpaid hour for lunch
One day a week in the Glasgow office
Skills, Knowledge & Expertise
- Qualified solicitor with relevant legal experience, ideally in high-value multi-track cases
- Strong advocacy, analytical, and decision-making skills
- Excellent communication, client care, and interpersonal abilities
- Solid understanding of case law, litigation processes, and insurance principles
- Able to manage workloads, meet deadlines, and perform under pressure
- Proactive, adaptable, and confident in taking initiative and mentoring others
- Team-oriented with attention to detail
Job Benefits
- Davies Incentive Plan
- 25 days holiday per year which increases with level of service (opportunity to buy & sell 3 days)
- Family Cover Private Medical Insurance (Bupa) - will automatically be at single cover level but can opt into family option within first month of joining.
- 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
- Critical Illness Cover
- PHI/Income Protection (Private health insurance)
- 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
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