Litigation Solicitor (Disease)

TN United Kingdom; Belfast; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks an experienced Litigation Solicitor to join their dynamic team in Belfast. This role offers a unique opportunity to work with a leading insurance firm, focusing on complex Disease cases. The ideal candidate will thrive in a hybrid working environment, contributing to client relationships and case management while enhancing the firm's presence in the market. With a competitive package and excellent benefits, this position promises a rewarding career path for ambitious legal professionals eager to make a significant impact.

Benefits

Hybrid working

Competitive package

Excellent benefits

Qualifications

• 2-3 years PQE with experience in Disease cases.
• Strong prioritization skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain client relationships and manage service delivery.
• Handle own caseload including high-value and complex cases.

Skills

Litigated defendant insurance work

Attention to detail

Case management systems

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Litigation Solicitor, Belfast

Top international law firm wishes to recruit an experienced Solicitor with ideally 2-3 years + PQE within Disease.

Job Purpose

We are looking for ambitious, driven candidates who want to join a leading Northern Ireland defence firm. The successful candidate will benefit from working with an insurance industry leader representing most of the key Insurance clients in the UK.

Key Accountabilities

1. Develop and maintain key and new client relationships, including attendance at appropriate client meetings
2. Manage service delivery and quality to key disease clients
3. Assist in increasing the firm's profile in the Disease market (which may include producing marketing information such as articles/blogs, delivering training/seminars, etc.)
4. Handle own caseload including high-value/complex/nominated cases with appropriate assistance and performance metrics (chargeable hours and billing)
5. Contribute to relevant contract tender submissions
6. Contribute to the development of key strategies to combat opponent behaviours

Working Hours

35 hours per week - Hybrid working. Primary location is the Belfast office.

Essential Requirements

• Previous experience in litigated defendant insurance work up to £500k, including Disease cases, particularly industrial disease claims such as HAVS, Mesothelioma, Plaques, Asbestosis, Dermatitis, and hearing loss claims.
• Ability to prioritize workload and strong attention to detail
• Ability to work with case management systems

Desirable Skills

• Proven track record working within a legal team
• Experience contributing to tenders and pricing

Competitive package, hybrid working, and excellent benefits are available to the successful candidate.

For more details, contact Orla Milligan at Energis Recruitment or email your CV in complete confidence.