Civil Solicitor

Location - Glasgow

Salary - Competitive

Beltrami & Company comprises some of the most experienced, tenacious and respected legal minds in Scotland. Each and every member of our team has a passion for achieving great results for our clients and pride in the work that we do.

Beltrami & Co are looking for one or more experienced civil litigation solicitors, who are interested in private work and the opportunity to play a part in growing the business.

Beltrami & Co is well-established and has been at the forefront of criminal defence since it was founded over 60 years ago. In recent years, the firm has expanded and now has a well-established and profitable general civil litigation department.

About You

The successful candidate will be versatile, having responsibility for advocacy in a variety of interesting and challenging disputes. A degree of specialism in certain fields, for example, family law, employment law or commercial dispute resolution is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Advocacy before courts, tribunals and professional regulatory bodies.
• Drafting court documents and other related documents.
• Supporting the development of the team’s internal and external profile.
• Compliance with the firm’s time recording and case management policies.
• Prioritising the delivery of excellent client service at all times.

Requirements

• Preferably 2 years PQE, however NQs who have gained relevant experience may be considered.
• Experienced in advocacy in terms of contentious procedural and evidential hearings.
• Possesses a good working knowledge of the Civil Sheriff Court procedures.
• Experienced in a client facing role with good communication skills. The ability to identify clients’ priorities and tailor advice accordingly is essential.
• Takes pride in offering a first-class service, both personally and on a firm-wide basis.
• Communicates with colleagues and clients in both a timely and accurate fashion, with an ability to manage expectations.
• Takes personal responsibility to keep legal knowledge up to date.
• Demonstrates strong research skills.
• Manages their own caseload, subject to supervision.
• Experienced in the use of a case management system.
• Commercial and profit focused.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Strong administrative and organisational skills are essential.

We encourage applications from those with an interest in their own professional and career development and a genuine interest in the development and expansion of our civil litigation practice. This is an excellent opportunity for the right candidate to further their career within a supportive environment.

If you are interested in this opportunity, please send your CV and covering letter to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. for consideration. The closing date for applications is Monday, 27th November 2023.