Litigation Solicitor/ Motor, Belfast, 0-2 yrs PQE, £Neg.
Our clientis an international law firm.
Their UK teams of lawyers and advisors work with clients across a range of sectors and are market-leaders in the insurance, health and real estate industries.
Currently their teamare looking for an enthusiastic individual interested in developing a career within defendant litigation.
Their defendant litigation team advises insurers and corporate clients in the defence of claims of all values, types and complexity.
Clients include leading insurance companies and well known household names.
What you will do This is a permanent role within the firms Belfast motor team.
The purpose of this role is to run and assist with a case load of motor injury, credit hire and damage cases.
Day to day responsibilities will include: Running and assisting with a varied case load of pre-litigation and litigated work with the appropriate levels of supervision.
These will include cases where liability is disputed and will also include attending Court / Counsel.
Hit, maintain and apply a consistent approach to all individual targets of financial performance, realisation rates, settlement rate and average claim spend Support marketing and business development activity within the team e.g.
attending marketing events and client training Assume responsibility for quality control and benchmark compliance on own caseload, including accuracy and timeliness of management reporting and information.
Maintain an awareness of firm's procedures and strategies Maintain and develop technical knowledge through attendance at training sessions, reading appropriate publications Handling confidential information in line with the firm's data security protocols Who you are Essential 0-2 year PQE Solicitor interested in developing a role within a busy motor team.
Litigation experience A keen interest and enthusiasm for motor work Able to adopt a commercial perspective to legal issues with a concern for quality of service A confident communicator who can communicate clearly and concisely, both verbally and in written form Excellent organisational skills and able to effectively prioritise and manage own workload Detail conscious and able to produce work to a high standard.
Ability to strictly comply with client requirements and SLAs; Desirable: Experience in handling or assisting in motor litigation claims is desirable but not essential.
Able to work on own initiative as well as to work with and learn from supervisors and other members of the department A team player with a flexible and self-motivated approach Able to work under pressure in order to meet required deadlines Whats in it for you?
As well as offering high levels of flexibility and a great work life balance our client offers a well-rounded remuneration package (which includes private medical insurance, income protection insurance and discounted gym membership, amongst many other benefits) alongside real opportunities for growth and progression.
For more details please contact Orla Milligan at Energis Recruitment on the number above or email your cv to in complete confidence.
By applying for this role you are consenting to Energis Recruitment holding your details for a period of 12 months to be considered for other roles.
As a candidate you have the right to consent or object to this Skills: litigation personal injury motor solicitor litigation solicitor Benefits: hybrid life insurance healthcare holidays