Newly Qualified Solicitor - Insurance Litigation
Location: Belfast
Contract: Permanent | Full-Time
Working Pattern: Hybrid
We are currently working with a leading litigation-focused law firm to recruit a Newly Qualified Solicitor to join its established insurance litigation team in Belfast.
This role offers an excellent entry point for an NQ solicitor looking to build a long-term career in defendant personal injury and insurance litigation, with exposure to a wide range of claims and structured support from experienced practitioners.
The Role
The successful candidate will join a specialist insurance litigation team acting for insurers and insureds across a broad range of defendant matters. You will work alongside senior solicitors on complex cases while managing appropriate files independently as your experience develops.
Key Responsibilities
* Assisting with the defence of personal injury claims, including motor, employers' liability and public liability matters.
* Supporting senior team members on higher-value and more complex litigation, including industrial disease and catastrophic injury claims.
* Drafting pleadings, correspondence, reports to insurer clients and internal documentation.
* Assisting with investigations into liability, quantum and coverage issues.
* Liaising with insurer clients, counsel, experts and other third parties.
* Attending court, conferences and client meetings, with advocacy opportunities as appropriate.
* Developing technical knowledge of insurance law, litigation procedure and claims handling.
Candidate Profile
* Newly Qualified Solicitor in Northern Ireland (or qualifying imminently).
* A demonstrable interest in insurance litigation or defendant personal injury work.
* Strong written and verbal communication skills.
* Well organised, proactive and able to manage deadlines effectively.
* Good attention to detail and a willingness to learn.
* Comfortable working both independently and as part of a team.
The Environment
* Specialist insurance litigation practice with a strong market reputation.
* Exposure to a broad and varied caseload, from everyday claims to complex litigation.
* Structured training, mentoring and clear development pathways.
* Hybrid working model offering flexibility between home and office.
What's on Offer
* Excellent training and supervision for newly qualified solicitors.
* High-quality defendant work for leading insurer clients.
* Competitive NQ salary and benefits package.
* Supportive and collaborative working culture.
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