Defence Litigation / Recoveries Solicitor

Defence Litigation & Recoveries Solicitor – Belfast, £Neg

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Overview

A leading international law firm is seeking an experienced Defence Litigation & Recoveries Solicitor to join its established Belfast team.

The successful candidate will ideally have 3–7 years’ PQE, with strong experience in defence litigation and recoveries, ideally gained within an insurance or defendant litigation environment.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a highly regarded international firm, offering hybrid working, a competitive benefits package, performance-related bonus and excellent long-term career opportunities.

Key Responsibilities

• Managing a varied caseload of defence litigation and recovery matters

• Handling insurance defence, civil litigation and recovery claims

• Managing claims from inception 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 third parties

• Conducting settlement negotiations and progressing matters to resolution

• Providing regular updates and reports to clients

• Managing a busy caseload effectively and working to deadlines

• Working collaboratively as part of an established specialist litigation team

Essential Skills

• Qualified Solicitor with 3–7 years’ PQE

• Strong experience in defence litigation and/or recoveries

• Experience within insurance, civil litigation or defendant litigation

• Excellent knowledge of litigation procedures and court processes

• Strong drafting and client management skills

• Excellent communication and organisational skills

• Ability to manage a high-volume caseload and meet deadlines

• Commercial approach with strong attention to detail

What’s on Offer

• Competitive salary

• Performance-related bonus

• Hybrid working

• Excellent benefits package

• Excellent pension

• Opportunity to join a leading international law firm

• Strong career development and progression opportunities

• Supportive and collaborative working environment

• Belfast-based role with hybrid flexibility

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