Solicitor - (Newly Qualified)

Solicitor - Newly Qualified (Hybrid)

We're working with a prestigious law firm to recruit a Newly Qualified Solicitor to join their specialist Insurance Defence Litigation team. This is an incredible opportunity to work on high-value cases, collaborate with top-tier legal professionals, and make a real impact on the firm's commercial success-all while honing your expertise in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.

The ideal candidate will have experience handling a relevant caseload.

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate with a team of Solicitors to progress matters, including discovery, quantum evidence analysis, liaising with counsel and third-party experts, trial preparation, and legal research.
• Build and develop your own caseload while proactively identifying next steps and liaising with the Lead solicitor to take agreed actions.
• Conduct witness interviews, draft statements, and prepare pleadings and applications.
• Coordinate with all parties involved in claims, including insurers, the insured, and witnesses.
• Instruct counsel and attend conferences, mediations, and Joint Settlement Meetings (JSMs), both remotely and in person.
• Represent clients in court, attend trials, and settlement conferences as required.
• Meet performance targets and uphold quality standards.
• Maintain up-to-date case management systems for client reporting.
• Ensure compliance with LSNI regulations.

Benefits

• Salary £35,000
• Incentive Plan
• Holiday: 25 days annually, with the option to buy/sell up to 3 days
• Private Medical Insurance
• Critical Illness Cover
• Income Protection (PHI)

For further information on this job, or any other Legal job in Belfast or Northern Ireland, apply via the link or contact Ciaran Gallagher for a confidential chat today.

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