Defendant Personal Injury Solicitor Location: Belfast Working Pattern: Hybrid We are working with a leading litigation-focused law firm to recruit a Defendant Personal Injury Solicitor to join its established and growing Belfast-based team. This role would suit a solicitor who is looking to develop their career within a specialist insurance litigation environment handling high-quality, often complex matters. The Role The successful candidate will join a specialist insurance litigation team advising domestic and international insurers across a wide spectrum of defendant work. The caseload is varied and includes both day-to-day claims and more complex, high-value matters, offering excellent exposure and long-term development. Key Responsibilities Defending a range of personal injury claims, including motor, EL/PL and industrial disease matters. Advising insurers and insureds on coverage and liability issues arising from claims. Managing a caseload of low to medium value claims, with support on higher value and catastrophic cases. Assisting on complex litigation, including product liability, professional negligence, marine, clinical and reinsurance-related disputes. Supporting matters involving regulatory issues, health & safety prosecutions and coronial inquests, where relevant. Drafting pleadings, reports and correspondence, and liaising with clients, counsel and experts. Candidate Profile Qualified Solicitor in Northern Ireland - NQ-3 years PQE Experience handling defendant personal injury claims within an insurance context. Candidates with Plaintiff experience are also encouraged to apply. Proactive and organised, with the ability to manage deadlines and competing priorities. Comfortable working independently while contributing effectively within a team environment. The Team & Environment Belfast-based litigation team with a strong focus on the insurance sector, advising on defence, coverage and recovery work. Exposure to a broad range of claims, from everyday liability matters to high-value and catastrophic cases. Hybrid working model offering flexibility between home and office. What's on Offer High-quality defendant insurance work within a specialist litigation practice. Supportive and collaborative team culture. Clear scope for progression and technical development. Competitive salary and benefits package. Skills: Solicitor Litigation Personal Injury