Associate - Defendant Insurance Litigation

Associate Defendant Insurance Litigation (25 PQE) Belfast

Overview
We are working in partnership with a leading international law firm to recruit an Associate Solicitor (25 years PQE) to join its expanding Defendant Insurance Litigation team in Belfast. This is an excellent opportunity to join a high-performing, collaborative team handling complex and varied insurance litigation work for major national and international clients.

The successful candidate will join a well-established practice dealing with a broad range of defendant insurance matters including motor, employers liability, public liability and disease claims. This is a strong opportunity for an ambitious litigator looking to develop within a structured and supportive environment offering genuine progression.

The PQE level is a guide only and candidates outside of this range who can demonstrate relevant experience will also be considered.

Key Responsibilities
Working as part of a busy defendant insurance team, you will:

Manage and assist on a varied caseload of defendant insurance litigation matters
Act for a range of insurance companies and self-insured commercial clients
Conduct investigations, including taking witness statements and liaising with policyholders
Review, analyse and interpret medical records and expert reports
Draft legal documentation, pleadings and client advices
Handle interlocutory applications, court hearings and procedural matters
Prepare initial, ongoing and final client reports in line with SLA and MI requirements
Attend court and pre-trial meetings, ensuring compliance with court timetables
Support Partners and senior lawyers on complex and higher value matters
Contribute to client relationship management and service delivery
Assist with business development and wider team initiatives where appropriate

Essential Skills & Experience
The ideal candidate will demonstrate:

25 years PQE with experience in personal injury or defendant insurance litigation
Strong understanding of litigation processes and court procedures
Ability to manage a busy caseload in a fast-paced environment
Excellent communication skills with a client-focused approach
Strong analytical skills with attention to detail
Confidence in handling court appearances and procedural work
Ability to work collaboratively within a team environment

Whats on Offer
Opportunity to join a leading international law firm with a strong Belfast presence
High-quality, complex and varied insurance litigation work
Excellent training, development and structured career progression
Hybrid working model (2 days in office / 3 days remote)
Supportive and collaborative team culture
Exposure to major national and international insurance clients

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Skills:
defence litigation defence insurance litigation solicitor

Benefits:
hybrid holidays career progression flexibility

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