PERSONAL INJURY SOLICITOR
PI, RTA & CREDIT HIRE LITIGATION
Newry, County Down | Primarily Office Based
£45,000 to £65,000 plus bonus and benefits
The opportunity
Signatus are partnering with a specialist claimant litigation practice to recruit a Personal Injury Solicitor for its growing Newry office.
Are you a Personal Injury Solicitor, Litigation Solicitor or RTA Solicitor looking to develop expertise across both Northern Ireland and Republic of Ireland cases?
This is a unique opportunity to join a highly regarded personal injury team handling a broad range of Personal Injury, Road Traffic Accident, Credit Hire and Civil Litigation matters.
The successful solicitor will manage Northern Ireland claims while receiving full training and support to develop expertise in Republic of Ireland litigation.
No Republic of Ireland experience is required.
This opportunity will particularly appeal to solicitors who want to build a long term career in claimant litigation, cross border litigation and personal injury law while working within a supportive and specialist legal environment.
Applicants living within a reasonable commuting distance of Newry, including Belfast, Lisburn, Banbridge, Craigavon, Armagh, Dundalk and surrounding locations are encouraged to apply.
What you will own
• Manage a varied caseload of Personal Injury, Road Traffic Accident and Civil Litigation files
• Handle claimant Personal Injury claims from initial instruction through to settlement or hearing
• Develop expertise in both Northern Ireland and Republic of Ireland Personal Injury litigation
• Work on Credit Hire disputes, liability investigations and quantum assessments
• Build trusted relationships with clients, counsel, insurers, medical professionals and expert witnesses
• Deliver exceptional client service while progressing cases efficiently and commercially
• Become a recognised specialist in cross border Personal Injury litigation within your first 12 months
What we are looking for
Must have
• Qualified Solicitor in Northern Ireland or ROI
• Experience managing Personal Injury, Civil Litigation or Road Traffic Accident claims
• Strong client care and relationship management skills
• Ability to manage files independently and prioritise competing deadlines
• Excellent written advocacy and communication skills
• Ability to commute regularly to the Newry office
Helpful but not essential
• Credit Hire claims experience
• Defendant insurance litigation experience
• Cross border litigation exposure
• Experience handling high volume RTA claims
• Knowledge of Republic of Ireland legal procedures
What's on offer for you?
• Full training provided on Republic of Ireland Personal Injury litigation whilst continuing with a NI based claims caseload
• Opportunity to become a dual jurisdiction Personal Injury Solicitor
• Exposure to a broad range of Personal Injury, Road Traffic Accident and Credit Hire claims
• Clear progression opportunities within a growing specialist litigation practice
• Strong pipeline of quality claimant litigation instructions
• Collaborative and supportive legal team
• Attractive salary, bonus structure and long term career prospects
How to apply
Send your MS Word CV to our Principal Consultant Fionntán Gamble LLB who will confidentially discuss the company and role with you. E: fionntan@signatus.co.uk
M: +44 7982 608 069. If the role is not relevant, you can check out some of our other advertised positions on our website www.signatus.co.uk
or get in touch to discuss other market opportunities we have available