At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage your own caseload and work on diverse defence litigation matters.
- Company: Well-established law firm with a supportive and collaborative culture.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, hybrid working, ongoing mentoring, and professional development.
- Other info: Clear opportunities for career progression and a comprehensive benefits package.
- Why this job: Gain hands-on experience and develop your advocacy skills in a respected team.
- Qualifications: Qualified Solicitor (NQ-4 years' PQE) with personal injury litigation experience.
The predicted salary is between 36000 - 50000 £ per year.
Solicitor - Defence Litigation (NQ - 4 Years' PQE)
Location
Belfast (Hybrid)
Salary
The Opportunity
Looking to build your career in Defence Litigation with a firm that offers high-quality work, excellent mentoring and genuine opportunities for progression?
We're recruiting on behalf of a well-established and growing law firm seeking a Solicitor (NQ-4 years' PQE) to join its expanding Defence Litigation team in Belfast.
Working alongside experienced litigators, you'll advise leading insurers and self‑insured commercial organisations across a broad range of complex litigation matters.
This is an excellent opportunity to gain exposure to challenging, high‑quality work while developing your technical expertise and advocacy skills within a collaborative and supportive environment.
Whether you're newly qualified or have already built experience in personal injury litigation, you'll be joining a team that is committed to investing in your development and supporting your long‑term career progression.
The Role
You'll manage your own caseload while working closely with experienced Partners and senior solicitors on a wide variety of defence litigation matters.
The team acts on behalf of insurers and commercial organisations across a broad range of claims, including:
- Motor claims
- Employers' Liability claims
- Public Liability claims
- Disease litigation
- Complex personal injury matters
You'll have regular client contact, advocacy opportunities and the chance to work on technically interesting cases within a fast‑paced and rewarding practice.
Key Responsibilities
As part of the team, you will
- Manage and assist with a varied caseload of defence litigation matters.
- Act on behalf of insurance companies and self‑insured commercial organisations.
- Conduct investigations with policyholders and witnesses, including taking witness statements.
- Review and analyse medical records, expert reports and supporting evidence.
- Identify evidential requirements and obtain documentation from Plaintiff representatives.
- Draft legal documents, client advice, reports and correspondence.
- Ensure compliance with client‑specific Service Level Agreements (SLAs), reporting obligations and reserving requirements.
- Manage files from initial instruction through to resolution. Attend Court Reviews, interlocutory hearings, pre‑trial meetings and Court hearings.
- Work closely with Partners to support existing client relationships and contribute to business development initiatives.
- Assist with networking, marketing activities and the continued growth of the practice.
- Deliver an exceptional standard of client service at all times.
What We're Looking For
We're keen to speak with motivated solicitors who enjoy working as part of a collaborative team and are looking to build a successful career in Defence Litigation.
Ideally, you'll have
- Qualified Solicitor (Newly Qualified up to 4 years' PQE).
- Experience in personal injury litigation, either during training or post‑qualification.
- Previous experience handling defence insurance claims would be advantageous but is not essential.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Strong organisational and case management abilities.
- A proactive, commercially aware and client‑focused approach.
- The ability to thrive within a fast‑paced environment.
- A genuine interest in developing technical expertise across a broad range of litigation matters.
- A commitment to delivering exceptional client service while meeting reporting requirements and deadlines.
- What's on Offer
- Salary of
£36,000-£50,000 , depending on experience.
- Hybrid working (2 days in the office, 3 days working from home).
- Exposure to high-quality defence litigation work.
- Ongoing mentoring and support from experienced Partners and senior solicitors.
- Excellent training and professional development opportunities.
- Clear opportunities for career progression.
- A collaborative and supportive team culture.
- Comprehensive benefits package.
Why Apply?
This is an outstanding opportunity for an ambitious solicitor looking to establish or further develop a career in Defence Litigation.
You'll gain hands‑on experience across a broad range of complex matters, work closely with experienced litigators, develop your advocacy skills and enjoy genuine opportunities for long‑term progression within a respected and growing team.
If you're looking for a role that offers quality work, excellent support and the opportunity to build a successful long‑term career, we'd love to hear from you.
To find out more or arrange a confidential discussion, apply via the link or contact Ciaran Gallagher at VANRATH today.
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