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Gildeas Solicitors are a fast paced, independent and modern law firm with offices in central Glasgow and Edinburgh. We specialise in pursuer personal injury.

Due to expansion of our offices, we are currently recruiting for the following position: 

Traineeships in Personal Injury: Glasgow and Edinburgh

Closing date: 5.00pm, Thursday 12th November 2026

About the role:

At Gildeas, we offer an exciting and challenging environment to build a future career in law. You will be fully supervised and supported throughout, with the opportunity for learning and feedback encouraged. As a Trainee, expect that: 

• You will gradually build up your own file list and have your own clients as well as assisting senior colleagues on larger cases.
• You will learn how to conduct claims from start to finish, including investigating liability and intimating claims.
• You will take statements from witnesses, instructing and liaising with experts.
• You will prepare cases for litigation, including corresponding with insurance firms, solicitors, and Courts.
• You will learn how to negotiate settlements or, if required, to present cases in Court.
• You will scan, name and save correspondence and documents to our case management system.
• You will provide accurate information in-person and via phone and email, complying with GDPR and all relevant data protection guidance.
• You will have the opportunity to develop client relationship skills, encouraging a rapport with clients and other stakeholders.

Positions are available at both our Edinburgh and Glasgow offices. Please state your preference in your application.

The role is office-based, full time and will commence in 2027.

Working hours are Monday to Friday, 9.00am – 5.00pm. 

The successful candidate will be required to obtain a Disclosure Scotland certificate.

About you:

The successful candidate should:

• Be proactive and have a can-do attitude.
• Conscientious with excellent attention to detail.
• Be able to work as an individual and as part of our close-knit team.
• Communication with injured clients is integral to the role. The ideal candidate will be interested in advocacy and be an effective communicator.
• Be proficient in Microsoft Office suite but particularly Excel, Word, Teams, and SharePoint. Experience with 3CX and legal CRM systems would be advantageous.
• The ideal candidate will have excellent organisational skills, with the ability to multitask and prioritise tasks effectively. 

About Gildeas Solicitors:

We began as a small firm when James Gildea set up his own practice in Baillieston, Glasgow in 1989. In 2001, we had grown and expanded to open offices in Edinburgh, and by 2019, we acquired our sister firm, Fulton’s Solicitors.

Over the years, we have grown into a modern firm with over 60 employees and today the Gildeas name encompasses a network of legal services. Our expertise covers a range of accidents and injuries, from road traffic accidents, accidents at work, in public, and more. Staying true to our founding values, we believe in proudly providing a tailored approach which puts our clients at the heart of everything we do.

How to apply:

Please email your CV and a cover letter to [email protected] addressed to David McKee. Closing date: 5.00pm, Thursday 12th November 2026

Further questions:

If you have any further questions, require adjustments or would like to discuss the role, please email  [email protected] or call Reception on 0141 331 6071 and ask for David McKee.

Gildeas Solicitors are a fast paced, independent and modern law firm with offices in central Glasgow and Edinburgh. We specialise in pursuer personal injury.

Due to expansion of our Glasgow office, we are currently recruiting for the following position: 

First Response Unit: Glasgow Office 

Closing date: 5.00pm, Monday 26th October 2026

About the role:

At Gildeas, we offer an exciting and challenging environment to build a future career in law. You will be fully supervised and supported throughout, with the opportunity for learning and feedback encouraged. As a member of our First Response Unit, expect that: 

• You will be the first point of contact for new clients, taking detailed information from clients and ensuring accuracy of information.
• You will learn how to input data onto our case management system, onboarding clients and providing support in the initial file set-up.
• You will obtain client instructions to act via electronic signature software.
• You will make outgoing calls and answer, screen, and forward incoming phone calls.
• You will scan, name and save correspondence and documents to our case management system.
• You will provide accurate information in-person and via phone and email, complying with GDPR and all relevant data protection guidance.
• You will have the opportunity to develop client relationship skills, encouraging a rapport with clients and other stakeholders.

The position is based in our Glasgow office at 83 West Regent St, Glasgow, G2 2BA.

The role is office-based, full time.

Working hours are Monday to Friday, 9.00am – 5.00pm. Salary will be dependent on experience.

The successful candidate will be required to obtain a Disclosure Scotland certificate.

About you:

The successful candidate should:

• Be proactive and have a can-do attitude.
• Conscientious with excellent attention to detail.
• Be able to work as an individual and as part of our close-knit team.
• Communication with injured clients is integral to the role. The ideal candidate will value the client experience and be an effective communicator.
• Be proficient in Microsoft Office suite but particularly Excel, Word, Teams, and SharePoint. Experience with 3CX and legal CRM systems would be advantageous.
• The ideal candidate will have excellent organisational skills, with the ability to multitask and prioritise tasks effectively. 

Experience in a prior administrative, call centre, motor industry or a legal environment would be beneficial but is not essential. Full training can be provided to suitable candidates. 

About Gildeas Solicitors:

We began as a small firm when James Gildea set up his own practice in Baillieston, Glasgow in 1989. In 2001, we had grown and expanded to open offices in Edinburgh, and by 2019, we acquired our sister firm, Fulton’s Solicitors.

Over the years, we have grown into a modern firm with over 60 employees and today the Gildeas name encompasses a network of legal services. Our expertise covers a range of accidents and injuries, from road traffic accidents, accidents at work, in public, and more. Staying true to our founding values, we believe in proudly providing a tailored approach which puts our clients at the heart of everything we do.

How to apply:

Please email your CV and a cover letter to [email protected] addressed to Martyn Jones. Closing date: 5.00pm, Monday 26th  October 2026.

Further questions:

If you have any further questions, require adjustments or would like to discuss the role, please email  [email protected] or call Reception on 0141 331 6071 and ask for Martyn Jones.