Litigation Solicitor / Counter Fraud

Pathway Careers; Belfast; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading legal firm in Belfast is seeking an experienced Solicitor specializing in Litigation/Counters Fraud to manage a diverse caseload, provide strategic advice, and investigate fraud. Candidates should have proven experience in litigated cases, preferably on the defendant side. This role offers a competitive salary, hybrid working conditions, and clear career progression opportunities within a supportive team environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits package

Hybrid working arrangements

Ongoing training and development

Clear career progression pathways

Qualifications

• Proven experience handling litigated cases, ideally involving Vehicle Damage and Personal Injury.
• Knowledge or experience in insurance litigation and/or Counter Fraud.
• Skilled in forensic analysis and document review.

Responsibilities

• Manage a varied caseload of litigated County and High Court matters.
• Draft court documents and settlement offers.
• Investigate and identify potential fraud using intelligence and forensic analysis.

Skills

litigation

counter fraud

solicitor

Tools

Case Management Systems

Job description

Solicitor / Litigation – Counter Fraud, Belfast • Competitive salary + benefits | Hybrid working | Excellent progression opportunities

Overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced litigation professional to join a growing, industry-leading Counter Fraud department. This role offers the chance to work on high-quality, complex cases, making a real impact in the fight against fraudulent claims.

The successful candidate will manage a varied caseload, provide strategic legal advice, and play a key role in identifying and investigating potential fraud. This is an ideal role for someone passionate about litigation, fraud detection, and delivering excellent client service.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage a varied caseload of litigated County and High Court matters, primarily on an hourly rate basis
• Draft court documents, applications, instructions to Counsel, and settlement offers
• Investigate and identify potential fraud using intelligence and forensic analysis
• Provide commercially focused legal advice to clients and attend hearings and consultations
• Diarise and manage key court dates and deadlines
• Negotiate with third-party solicitors, insurers, and other stakeholders
• Ensure compliance with Court Rules, internal policies, and legal practice standards
• Maintain case progress and client satisfaction through effective communication and time management

Essential Skills and Experience

• Proven experience handling litigated cases, ideally involving Vehicle Damage and Personal Injury (Defendant side preferred)
• Knowledge or experience in insurance litigation and/or Counter Fraud
• Skilled in forensic analysis and document review
• Confident communicator with strong drafting and negotiation skills
• Highly organised, detail-focused, and able to thrive in a fast-paced environment
• Proficient in using Case Management Systems
• Team player with a proactive, problem-solving mindset

What’s on Offer

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Hybrid working arrangements
• Supportive, collaborative team environment
• Ongoing training and development through internal and external courses and seminars
• Clear career progression pathways and performance recognition
• Opportunity to shape and grow the Counter Fraud department and contribute to the wider success of the firm

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

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Skills

• litigation
• counter fraud
• solicitor

Benefits

• Work From Home