Defence Insurance Solicitor

Nixon McQuade; Belfast City District; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working arrangement

Competitive salary

Training and progression

Job summary

Nixon McQuade, partnering with a leading National law firm in Belfast, is seeking a Defence Insurance Solicitor from Newly Qualified to 5 years PQE to join their defence insurance team.

You will handle a busy caseload, draft pleadings, liaise with counsel, attend hearings, and work with mentors to develop your career within a supportive, client-focused environment.

Qualifications

• Newly qualified to 5 years PQE in defence insurance litigation is required.
• Experience in defence insurance litigation is preferred.
• Strong organisational and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of defence insurance litigation files from inception to resolution.
• Draft pleadings, correspondence, and legal documentation.
• Instruct and liaise with counsel, experts, and third parties.
• Attend court hearings, mediations, and settlement meetings as required.
• Work closely with senior solicitors and partners on more complex and high-value claims.
• Ensure files are progressed efficiently, in line with internal procedures and client service standards.

Skills

Defence insurance litigation

Legal drafting

Time management

Client service

Education

Solicitor qualification

Job description

Nixon McQuade are currently working in partnership with a highly regarded National law firm based in Belfast, who are seeking to recruit a Defence Insurance Solicitor at Newly Qualified to 5 years PQE.

This role offers an excellent opportunity for a junior solicitor to join a well established national law firm, acting on behalf of major insurers and corporate clients. The successful candidate will benefit from exposure to high quality, complex litigation matters, as well as structured training, mentoring, and long-term career progression.

The Role

The successful candidate will join a busy and growing defence insurance team, working across a broad range of litigation matters. Responsibilities will include:

• Managing a caseload of defence insurance litigation files from inception to resolution
• Drafting pleadings, correspondence, and legal documentation
• Instructing and liaising with counsel, experts, and third parties
• Attending court hearings, mediations, and settlement meetings as required
• Working closely with senior solicitors and partners on more complex and high value claims
• Ensuring files are progressed efficiently, in line with internal procedures and client service standards

The Person

Candidates should be motivated, detail oriented, and keen to develop their career within insurance litigation. The ideal candidate will demonstrate:

• Newly Qualified to 5 years PQE solicitor
• Previous experience in defence insurance litigation
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• A proactive and professional approach to client service
• Strong time management skills and the ability to work effectively under pressure
• A collaborative mindset and willingness to learn within a team environment

The Rewards

This firm is committed to supporting and developing its people and offers a competitive and flexible working environment, including:

• The opportunity to work within a leading National law firm
• Exposure to high quality work and well known insurer clients
• Hybrid working arrangement
• Competitive salary package, dependent on experience
• Ongoing training, mentoring, and clear progression pathways