Junior Litigation Solicitor – Insurance Defence (Hybrid)

Davies; Belfast City District; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working model

Career development

Client exposure

Job summary

Keoghs NI in Belfast is seeking a Newly Qualified solicitor up to 2 years PQE to join a growing disease/litigation team. You will manage a varied caseload with supervision and mentoring, handling defendant matters and developing client relationships.

The role offers hands-on responsibility, structured development, a hybrid working model, and opportunities to work with insurance clients and contribute to market-leading defence work.

Qualifications

• Newly Qualified solicitor up to 2 years PQE with experience of litigation, including defendant work.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities effectively.
• Excellent attention to detail and a proactive approach to problem-solving.
• Experience of working with case management systems.

Responsibilities

• Manage a varied caseload of litigated matters with appropriate supervision and mentoring
• Support the delivery of a high-quality service to key litigation clients, ensuring agreed service standards are met
• Develop and maintain effective working relationships with clients and colleagues, including attendance at client meetings where appropriate
• Assist in raising the profile of Keoghs NI within the litigation market through knowledge-sharing, training, and marketing initiatives such as articles or blogs
• Contribute to tender submissions and client pitches as required
• Assist in the development and implementation of strategies to respond to and manage opponent behaviours

Skills

Newly Qualified

Litigation experience

Organisation

Attention to detail

Case management systems

Job description

Keoghs NI in Belfast is seeking a Newly Qualified solicitor up to 2 years PQE to join a growing disease/litigation team. You will manage a varied caseload with supervision and mentoring, handling defendant matters and developing client relationships.

The role offers hands-on responsibility, structured development, a hybrid working model, and opportunities to work with insurance clients and contribute to market-leading defence work.