Associate - Defence Insurance, Belfast

Overview

We are looking for an Associate (2‑5 years PQE) to join our defence insurance team based in the Belfast office.

Our team covers a wide range of litigation, including motor, disease, employers liability and public liability claims. This is an excellent opportunity to join an expanding team within our multi‑award‑winning firm.

The role requires regular communication with clients nationally in a collaborative, supportive environment.

Preferred experience: personal injury litigation. Experience with defence insurance claims is an advantage but not essential.

Essential Skills & Experience

• Highly determined, able to adapt within a demanding, fast‑paced team.
• Experience of personal injury litigation.
• Enjoyment of being challenged by complex legal issues and expanding knowledge.
• Focused on delivering a professional service to clients, including compliance with client SLAs and MI requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Work with all members of the team, predominantly acting on behalf of a range of insurance companies and self‑insured commercial organisations.
• Assume responsibility for a varied caseload and appear regularly in court.
• Carry out investigations with policyholders, take witness statements, review and interpret medical records and reports.
• Identify information requirements and secure required documentation/evidence from plaintiff's representatives.
• Adhere to reporting and reserving requirements in relation to different client SLAs.
• File management – including initial and updated reports and correspondence.
• Attend and appear at court and pre‑trial meetings, adhering to court timetables.
• Support partners in servicing existing clients, growing new business, and maintaining client relationships using technical excellence and innovation.
• Draft all legal documents and client advice.
• Deal with interlocutory proceedings, court reviews and client meetings.
• Support marketing and business development activities with the team and the wider Clyde & Co casualty group.

Benefits

• Hybrid working – 2 days in the office, 3 days working from home.
• Access to learning and development opportunities to support ongoing progression.

Equal Opportunities

Clyde & Co is proud to be an equal opportunities employer. Our values encourage us to support fairness, celebrate diversity and prohibit all forms of discrimination in the workplace to allow everyone to excel at work.