Defence Litigation & Recoveries Solicitor

Overview

Pathway Legal is working with a leading international law firm who are seeking an experienced Defence Litigation & Recoveries Solicitor to join their established Belfast team.

This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified solicitor with 3–7 years’ PQE and strong experience in defence litigation and recoveries, ideally gained within an insurance or defendant litigation environment.

The successful candidate will join a highly regarded team handling a varied caseload of defence litigation and recovery claims, with excellent opportunities for career development and progression.

Key Responsibilities

• Managing a varied caseload of defence litigation and recovery matters
• Handling insurance defence, civil litigation and recovery claims
• Managing claims from instruction through to resolution
• Advising clients throughout the litigation process
• Drafting pleadings, court documentation, affidavits and interlocutory applications
• Conducting litigation across the High Court, County Court and Small Claims Court
• Liaising with clients, counsel, experts and other relevant parties
• Conducting settlement negotiations and progressing matters to resolution
• Providing regular updates and reports to clients
• Managing deadlines and ensuring matters progress efficiently
• Working collaboratively as part of an established litigation team

Essential Skills

• Qualified Solicitor with 3–7 years’ PQE
• Strong previous experience in defence litigation and recoveries
• Experience within insurance, civil litigation or defendant litigation
• Strong knowledge of litigation procedures and court processes
• Excellent drafting and client management skills
• Strong communication and organisational skills
• Ability to manage a busy caseload and meet deadlines
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail
• Professional and commercial approach

What’s on Offer

• Excellent Belfast location
• Hybrid working
• Competitive salary based on experience
• Performance-related bonus
• Excellent benefits package
• Strong pension and wider employee benefits
• Opportunity to join a leading international law firm
• Excellent career development and progression opportunities
• Professional and supportive working environment
• Long term career opportunity

For further information, please contact Orla Milligan at Pathway Legal.