Litigation Solicitor (NQ-2 year PQE)

Litigation Solicitor (NQ-2 year PQE)

Full-Time On-site
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Job details Napier Solicitors is a highly respected multi-service law firm, based in Belfast's city centre. It advises clients across a broad range of practice areas including litigation, insolvency, employment, education, property, wills and trusts. As the firm approaches its centenary, Napier Solicitors is growing and is seeking a NQ to 2 year PQE solicitor with a background in County Court litigation to join its dedicated, friendly team.

What Napier Solicitors Offers

  • An opportunity to develop your career in litigation by acting for private and public sector clients as both claimant and defendant parties.
  • Support and mentoring from directors and senior solicitors.
  • An 'open door' policy with a commitment to collaborative working and knowledge sharing.
  • A professional team environment built on integrity and client care.
  • A genuine commitment to work-life balance with a 35-hour working week.
  • Modern systems and technology, including OneAdvanced ALB Cloud.
  • Flexible and hybrid working arrangements.
  • Competitive salary commensurate with experience.
  • Discretionary bonuses.

Key Responsibilities

  • Assume responsibility for a large and varied caseload with appropriate supervision.
  • Provide technical and strategic advice to clients.
  • Engage in pre-action correspondence, prepare court papers and other documents relevant to proceedings, engage in settlement discussions.
  • Maintain excellent standards of client care, file management, compliance and professional judgement.
  • Contribute positively to the team through collaborative working and knowledge sharing.

Role Requirements

  • Experience in County Court litigation
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to manage competing priorities, deadlines and client expectations.
  • Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and as part of a team, with appropriate supervision.

Desirable Experience

  • Experience in personal injury litigation

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Litigation Solicitor (NQ-2 year PQE) employer: The Law Society of Northern Ireland

As a leading organisation in the legal sector, the Law Society offers an exceptional work environment that prioritises professional growth and collaboration. With flexible working arrangements and comprehensive benefits such as medical aid and pension plans, employees are supported in achieving a healthy work-life balance while contributing to meaningful improvements in the conveyancing and non-contentious business landscape in Northern Ireland. Joining our Senior Management Team means being at the forefront of legal policy and making a tangible impact on the profession.

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Contact Details:

The Law Society of Northern Ireland Recruitment Team