Litigation / Disputes Solicitor

Abacus Careers; Belfast City; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

High-quality, varied litigation work

Clear opportunities for progression

Supportive and collaborative working

Competitive salary and benefits

Strong focus on professional developm

Job summary

Abacus Careers in Belfast is representing a highly regarded law firm in recruiting an experienced Litigation Solicitor to join its growing Dispute Resolution team. You will handle a varied caseload of commercial disputes and high-value matters across sectors.

The role offers clear progression, exposure to quality work, and opportunities to advise on risk, strategy and settlements, with advocacy and drafting responsibilities and closely with counsel and clients.

Qualifications

• NI solicitor qualification with 4–5 years PQE in litigation or dispute resolution.
• Strong knowledge of civil procedure and litigation strategy.
• Excellent drafting, negotiation and advocacy skills.
• Ability to manage multiple cases and work under pressure with a commercial, client-focused approach.

Responsibilities

• Manage a varied caseload of litigation matters.
• Draft pleadings, witness statements and other key court documents.
• Conduct advocacy at hearings where appropriate.
• Advise clients on risk, strategy and settlement, including ADR options.
• Liaise with counsel, experts and third-party providers.
• Ensure compliance with procedural rules and key deadlines.
• Support business development and maintain client relationships.

Skills

Litigation

Advocacy

Pleading drafting

Client-focused

Education

Qualified in Northern Ireland

Job description

Litigation Solicitor (4–5 PQE) | High-Quality Disputes Work

The Opportunity

Abacus is working with a highly regarded Belfast law firm to recruit an experienced Litigation Solicitor to join its growing Dispute Resolution team. This is an excellent opportunity to work on a broad range of complex and high-value contentious matters across multiple sectors.

You’ll be joining a collaborative team known for delivering strategic, commercial advice, with strong exposure to quality work and clear progression opportunities.

Role Summary

You will manage a varied caseload of litigation matters while supporting on more complex disputes.

Key responsibilities include:

• Handling a range of commercial disputes, contractual claims and professional negligence matters
• Drafting pleadings, witness statements and other key court documentation
• Conducting advocacy at hearings where appropriate
• Advising clients on risk, strategy and settlement, including ADR options
• Liaising with counsel, experts and third-party providers
• Ensuring compliance with procedural rules and key deadlines
• Supporting business development and maintaining strong client relationships.

The Person

We’re keen to speak with Solicitors who:

• Are qualified in Northern Ireland with 4–5 years PQE in litigation or dispute resolution
• Have strong technical knowledge of civil procedure and litigation strategy
• Are confident in drafting, negotiation and advocacy
• Can manage multiple cases and work effectively under pressure
• Take a commercial, client-focused approach to their work.

Rewards and Benefits

• High-quality, varied litigation work across multiple sectors
• Clear opportunities for progression within a growing team
• Supportive and collaborative working environment
• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Strong focus on professional development.