Solicitor / Associate - Abuse
Location: Glasgow (Hybrid)
Salary: £45,000 to £55,000 plus Benefits
We are working with a leading litigation practice to recruit a Solicitor or Associate into their specialist Abuse team in Glasgow. This is a highly unique and impactful role, offering the opportunity to work on complex, sensitive, and often high profile claims. You’ll be part of a close knit and genuinely supportive team, handling matters that require careful investigation, attention to detail, and a thoughtful, measured approach.
This is not a volume driven role. Instead, it offers depth over pace, making it particularly well suited to someone who enjoys analysis, investigation, and building a case over time.
The Role
You will manage a caseload of pre litigated and litigated abuse claims, acting on the defender side, while supporting on further complex matters.
Your work will include:
- Handling sensitive and complex abuse claims from instruction through to resolution
- Conducting detailed forensic reviews of historic records, including medical, social work, and other documentation
- Analysing liability, causation, and quantum in often intricate and evolving cases
- Drafting pleadings, detailed reports, and client advice
- Preparing witness statements and instructing counsel and expert witnesses
- Attending meetings, site visits, and statement taking (including off site locations)
- Collaborating closely with colleagues and contributing to team initiatives and knowledge sharing
You’ll also have the opportunity to contribute to articles, presentations, and broader business development activity.
About You
You will be:
- A Scottish qualified solicitor with experience in litigation
- Familiar with Sheriff Court procedure, with exposure to Court of Session work advantageous
- Comfortable handling sensitive material with professionalism and empathy
- Highly organised, with a strong eye for detail and an analytical mindset
- A confident communicator, both written and verbal
Just as importantly, you’ll be someone who is:
- Naturally curious, with an interest in investigating and piecing together complex histories
- Comfortable working both independently and as part of a collaborative team
- Able to manage the emotional aspects of the work, with appropriate support
Why Consider This Opportunity?
It's truly meaningful and impactful work. You will handle complex and often high profile cases with real depth, focussing on quality case handling. It's a unique role in which you handle each case as a team, so you've got someone in it through the tough times. You'll gain exposure to a broad range of legal and evidential issues. In addition to the highly interesting area of work, the firm are massive on flexibility, there is a true work life balance in addition to a generous benefits package which includes private healthcare options.
To apply for this role, please send your CV or contact Connie Nimmo at Iconic Resourcing for a confidential chat and further details.
At Iconic Resourcing, we understand that not all candidates will meet every single desired qualification or skill for the job positions posted on behalf of our clients. However, if you believe that you can add value to the role despite your experience looking a little different from what we've identified, we would be thrilled to learn more about you.
Iconic Resourcing are committed to partnering with clients who share our values of inclusivity and diversity. We work with many businesses that recognise the importance of creating a welcoming and respectful workplace for all employees. As an equal opportunities employer, we treat all applicants fairly and equally and are happy to accommodate any reasonable adjustments required.