Experienced solicitor required in Belfast

We are looking for an experienced solicitor to join our Northern Ireland Casualty Injury team based in Belfast. Ideally with 3 years PQE plus.

Responsibilities

• Run and assist with a varied case load of pre‑litigation and litigated work, including cases where liability is disputed.
• Supervise team members.
• Hit, maintain and apply a consistent approach to individual targets of financial performance, realisation rates, settlement rate and average claim spend.
• Support marketing and business development activity within the team (e.g., attending marketing events and client training).
• Maintain awareness of firm procedures and strategies.
• Develop technical knowledge through attendance at training sessions and reading appropriate publications.
• Handle confidential information in line with the firm’s data security protocols.

Qualifications

• Keen interest and enthusiasm for employers and public liability, personal injury defence litigation and disease claims including NIHL and asbestos claims.
• Demonstrated experience in Northern Ireland employers liability, public liability or disease claims.
• Ability to adopt a commercial perspective to legal issues with a concern for quality of service.
• Confident communicator, clear and concise, both verbally and in written form.
• Excellent organisational skills and the ability to prioritise and manage own workload.
• Detail conscious with a high standard of work.
• Capability to work on own initiative as well as with and learn from supervisors and other department members.
• Team player with a flexible and self‑motivated approach.
• Demonstrates alignment with the firm’s cultural principles (Clear, Creative, Determined and Supportive).

Benefits

• High levels of flexibility and a great work‑life balance.
• Well‑rounded remuneration package including private medical insurance, income protection insurance and discounted gym membership, among many other benefits.
• Opportunities for growth and progression including professional funding.
• In‑person and remote social events.
• Opportunity to get involved in ESG activities.

EEO Statement

We are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, aligning closely with our cultural principles (Determined, Clear, Creative and Supportive). We encourage applications from candidates whose experience does not align perfectly with every qualification, as they may still be a good fit. We are a leading international legal business with a diverse range of capabilities and are committed to and recognise the importance of equity, diversity and inclusion across the board. We take decisions based solely on merit, and value, welcome and seek people with different backgrounds, experiences, perspectives, beliefs, ways of thinking and identities.