Personal Injury - Associate Solicitor - #1691710

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.

For a confidential conversation or to apply, please contact us directly or email your CV quoting reference AI919 to *************@cairnresourcing.com or 0141 406 9000