At a Glance
- Tasks: Handle personal injury litigation and lead a dynamic defence insurance team.
- Company: Join a multi-award-winning firm with a collaborative culture in Belfast.
- Benefits: Enjoy hybrid working, learning opportunities, and a supportive team environment.
- Other info: Embrace diversity and equal opportunities in a modern workplace.
- Why this job: Tackle complex legal challenges and make a real impact in your career.
- Qualifications: 2-5 years PQE in personal injury litigation and strong adaptability.
The predicted salary is between 40000 - 50000 £ per year.
We are looking for an Associate (2–5 years PQE) to join our defence insurance team based in the Belfast office.
The role covers litigation across motor, disease, employers liability and public liability claims, and offers an opportunity to lead a growing area in a multi‑award‑winning firm.
Essential Skills and Experience
- Highly determined and adaptable within a demanding, fast‑paced team.
- Experienced in personal injury litigation.
- Enjoys being challenged by complex legal issues and expanding knowledge.
- Focused on delivering a highly professional service to clients, including compliance with client SLAs and MI requirements.
Key Responsibilities
- Work with all members of the team, handling a varied caseload and appearing regularly in court.
- Carry out investigations with policyholders, take witness statements, review and interpret medical records and reports.
- Identify information requirements and secure required documentation/evidence from plaintiff’s representatives.
- Adhere to reporting and reserving requirements in relation to different client SLAs.
- Manage file reporting: initial reports, updates, and correspondence.
- Attend and appear at court and pre‑trial meetings, adhering to court timetables.
- Support Partners in servicing existing clients, growing new business and maintaining relationships using technical excellence and innovation.
- Draft all legal documents and client advice.
- Deal with interlocutory proceedings, court reviews and client meetings.
- Support marketing and business development activity within the team and wider Clyde & Co casualty group.
Benefits
- Hybrid working: two days in the office and three days working from home.
- Access to learning and development opportunities designed to support ongoing progression.
- Work in a modern, flexible environment with a collaborative, supportive team.
- Equal Opportunities
Clyde & Co is proud to be an equal opportunities employer.
Our values encourage us to support fairness, celebrate diversity and prohibit all forms of discrimination in the workplace to allow everyone to excel at work.
We welcome and encourage all applications from suitably qualified individuals, regardless of background or identity.
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Associate (2-5 PQE) - Belfast employer: Clyde & Co Claims LLP
Clyde & Co Claims LLP is an excellent employer, offering a dynamic work environment in Manchester where collaboration and professional growth are at the forefront. With a strong commitment to diversity and equal opportunities, employees benefit from ongoing training and development, ensuring they thrive in their careers while managing impactful cases in the Catastrophic Injury team.
