Senior Litigation Solicitor

Senior Solicitor / Motor / Maternity Cover Overview A leading insurance litigation firm in Belfast is seeking a Senior Solicitor to manage a varied caseload of litigated motor injury, fraud, and credit hire cases.

This temporary maternity cover position offers an excellent opportunity for a solicitor with 510 years PQE to handle complex cases predominantly in the High Court.

Key Responsibilities Manage a personal caseload of high value motor injury claims.

Communicate with sophisticated insurer clients, providing updates and addressing queries.

Conduct forensic analysis of quantum evidence, preparing chronologies and identifying anomalies.

Utilize knowledge of complex injury symptomology to identify relevant issues within medical records.

Draft concise technical advice on indemnity, liability, quantum, and causation issues.

Proactively identify next steps and take action as agreed.

Interview witnesses and draft statements.

Liaise with parties involved in claims, including the insured, insurer, and witnesses.

Draft pleadings and applications.

Instruct counsel and attend conferences, JSMs, and mediations both remotely and in person.

Attend court in person or by telephone, and participate in trials and settlement conferences.

Deliver agreed performance targets and quality standards.

Delegate tasks to Legal Assistants and/or Paralegals, engaging in their development.

Maintain case management systems with up-to-date management information.

Ensure compliance with LSNI regulations.

Participate in business development activities.

Working Hours & Location Hours: 35 hours per week; Monday Friday, 9 am 5 pm with 1-hour unpaid lunch.

Location: Belfast Office.

Essential Experience & Skills Qualified solicitor with 510 years PQE or proven relevant legal experience.

Experience in indemnity, liability, and quantum essential.

Experience in credit hire desired.

Experience with complex medical issues preferred.

Critical thinking and quantum analysis experience required.

Good telephone advocacy skills.

Positive, confident, and enthusiastic.

Excellent listening, verbal, and written communication skills.

Good advocacy skills.

Excellent inter-personal and client care skills.

Understanding of case law and litigation practice and process, and Court Practice Rules.

Ability to plan and prioritise workloads, keep to deadlines, and work under pressure.

Excellent analytical skills and attention to detail.

Ability to weigh facts, apply the law, and make decisions.

Ability to anticipate problems and identify solutions.

Driven to achieve and take development opportunities with a positive attitude.

Calm under pressure with the ability to re-prioritise and delegate effectively.

Confidence to take initiative and adapt to changing situations.

Confidence to seek advice and guidance when dealing with new tasks.

Ability to follow instruction and give clear instruction to junior team members.

Benefits 25 days holiday per year, increasing with service (opportunity to buy & sell 3 days).

Family Cover Private Medical Insurance (Bupa).

Simply Health Care Cash Plan.

We Care 24/7 online GP, mental health support, and virtual wellbeing.

Death in Service.

Critical Illness Cover.

PHI/Income Protection (Private health insurance).

Pension Contribution: 5% Employee / 3% Employer.

Employee Resource Groups.

Employee Volunteering Programme.

Cycle to Work Scheme Tech Scheme Season Ticket Loan.

Gym Flex Access to Online Discount Sites.

Discounted Gourmet Society Membership.

Discounted Tickets for Merlin Attractions nationwide.

Discounts at local retail outlets.

If you would like a confidential discussion about the role, please contact Orla Milligan at Pathway.

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