Litigation Solicitor – Plaintiff Personal Injury

Overview

Pathway Legal is working with an established general practice firm to recruit a Litigation Solicitor for its busy Belfast office.

The firm has approximately 15 solicitors, led by two Directors, and provides a broad range of legal services across Northern Ireland.

You will join an established litigation team, working alongside a Director and six other solicitors, with a focus on plaintiff personal injury work.

The role would ideally suit a solicitor with 2–3 years’ post-qualification experience, although newly qualified solicitors with relevant litigation experience gained during their training will also be considered.

The Role

You will handle a caseload of plaintiff personal injury claims, with responsibility appropriate to your experience and support from the Director and wider team.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Managing personal injury matters from initial instruction through to settlement or court proceedings.

• Handling road traffic accident, employers’ liability and public liability claims.

• Advising clients and keeping them informed throughout their cases.

• Gathering and reviewing evidence, including medical reports and supporting documentation.

• Drafting correspondence, pleadings and other court documents.

• Liaising with counsel, medical experts, insurers and other solicitors.

• Preparing matters for hearing and assisting with settlement negotiations.

• Maintaining accurate files and managing deadlines effectively.

• Working closely with colleagues on more complex matters.

The Person

• A qualified solicitor eligible to practise in Northern Ireland.

• Ideally 2–3 years’ PQE in litigation, preferably with plaintiff personal injury experience.

• Newly qualified solicitors with relevant experience gained during their training are encouraged to apply.

• Strong drafting, organisational and communication skills.

• A practical approach to managing a busy caseload.

• The ability to build good client relationships and handle sensitive matters with care.

• Comfortable taking responsibility while working as part of a team.

The Opportunity

This is an opportunity to develop your litigation experience within a busy, established practice, working directly with a Director and an experienced team of solicitors.

The role offers exposure to a varied personal injury caseload and scope to build your confidence and responsibility as your experience develops.

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