Job Description

Your New Company

A leading UK law firm that continues to grow in Northern Ireland is seeking a litigation Solicitor to join their Motor & Casualty team in Belfast. This excellent law firm is recognised in the Legal 500 and Chamber Directories and offers employees a people centric culture with superb benefits such as BUPA private medical insurance, critical illness cover, hybrid and flexible working. Employees of the firm can enjoy a more relaxed dress code there is an active social committee within the firm if this is of interest. The firm specialises in defence litigation working in partnership with insurance companies.       

Your New Role

As a Solicitor on the Motor & Casualty team you will;

• Work within the Motor team as an insurance defence litigation specialist, to pursue completion of files in line with client instruction to the commercial benefit of the firm and clients. 
• Communicate, build and utilise relationships with colleagues, clients and third parties in a professional and knowledgeable manner; including all methods of communication: in person, over the phone and written.
• Proactively identify next steps required and handling cases within your agreed handling authority.
• Interview witnesses and drafting statements. 
• Liaise with parties involved in claims including the insured, insurer, witnesses etc.
• Draft pleadings and applications. 
• Instruct counsel and attending conferences, consultations, mediations both remotely and in person.
• Attend court in person or by telephone, attend trials, settlement conferences etc as required.
• Deliver of agreed performance targets and quality standards.
• Maintain case management systems with up to date management information for clients. 
• Ensure compliance with the LSNI regulations.

What You Need To Succeed

• Qualified litigation solicitor from NQ - 5YRS PQE.
• Experience of indemnity, liability and quantum essential.
• Experience of cases involving complex medical issues preferred.
• Critical thinking and quantum analysis experience required.
• Good telephone advocacy skills.
• Positive, confident and enthusiastic.
• Excellent listening, verbal and written communication skills including the ability to compose professional written communications.
• Good advocacy skills.
• Excellent inter-personal and client care skills.
• Understanding of case law and litigation practice and process, and Court Practice Rules.
• Ability to plan and prioritise workloads, keep to deadlines and work under pressure.
• Excellent analytical skills and attention to detail.
  Ability to weigh facts, apply the law and make decisions.
• Ability to anticipate problems and identify solutions.
• Driven to achieve to take development opportunities when they arise with a positive attitude.
• Calm under pressure with the ability to re-prioritise and delegate effectively when required.
• Confidence to take initiative to innovate and adapt to changing situations.
• Confidence to seek advice and guidance when dealing with new tasks.
• Ability to follow instruction and with attention to detail and to give clear instruction, direction and guidance to more junior members of the team.
• Ability to recognise when sensitivity and tact are required.
• Experience of complex indemnity and liability issues is preferred and excellent attention to detail is essential. Experience of Casualty claims (Employer’s Liability and Public Liability) is also desired.

What You'll Receive In Return

There is a great team ethos within the Northern Ireland office, encouraging personal development and wellbeing.

Offering hybrid working, a relaxed dress code and opportunities for flexible working hours. The team is friendly, supportive and there are opportunities to become part of the social committee, participate in charity events and to get involved in client development initiatives. Taking pride in the agile working policy.

• Company Incentive Plan
• 25 days holiday per year which increases with level of service (opportunity to buy & sell 3 days).
• Family Cover Private Medical Insurance (Bupa) - will automatically be at single cover level but can opt into family option within first month of joining.
• Simply Health Care Cash Plan.
• WeCare – 24/7 online GP, mental health support and virtual wellbeing covering a whole host of topics to do with health, mental health, wellbeing & healthy living and financial & legal wellbeing.
• Death in Service.
• Critical Illness Cover.
• PHI/Income Protection (Private health insurance).
• Pension Contribution based 5% Employee / 3% Employer.
• Cycle to Work Scheme*
• Tech Scheme*
• Season Ticket Loan*
• Gym Flex*
• Access to Online Discount Sites.
• Discounted Gourmet Society Membership.
• Discounted Tickets for Merlin Attractions nationwide.
• Discounts at local retail outlets.

* after successfully completing probation.

Working Hours

Monday – Friday 9am – 5pm 

Primary location for this role is Belfast Office.

Applying For Your New Role

Does this position sound of interest? Please submit your CV confidentially and we will be in touch shortly to discuss the opportunity in further detail. Or, if you prefer to chat about the role confidentially before submitting a CV, please get in touch via the contact details provided.