Newly Qualified Solicitor

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.