Litigation Solicitor - Lisburn

VanRath; Lisburn; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-respected law firm in Lisburn is seeking a talented Litigation Solicitor to join their dynamic team. This role focuses on defence litigation, particularly in road traffic accident and personal injury claims. Ideal candidates will be qualified solicitors in Northern Ireland with strong advocacy skills. The firm offers a competitive salary and opportunities for career progression within a supportive environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits package

Career progression opportunities

Supportive professional team

Qualifications

• Experience in defence litigation, ideally including RTA and personal injury matters.
• Strong advocacy, drafting, and negotiation skills.
• Able to work efficiently in a fast-paced, high-demand environment.

Responsibilities

• Handle a full range of defence litigation matters, predominantly RTA and PI claims.
• Manage cases from instruction through to settlement or trial.
• Draft legal documents, including pleadings and witness statements.
• Represent clients in hearings and court proceedings as required.

Skills

Advocacy skills

Drafting skills

Negotiation skills

Client management

Communication abilities

Education

Qualified Solicitor in Northern Ireland

Job description

Job Title: Litigation Solicitor
Location: Lisburn, Northern Ireland
Salary: Competitive, reflective of experience

About the Role

A well-established and highly respected Lisburn law firm is seeking a talented Litigation Solicitor to join their busy and dynamic team. This is a fantastic opportunity to work in a highly active practice, where the majority of work is defence-focused, with a strong emphasis on road traffic accidents (RTA) and personal injury (PI) claims. The hire has been made due to continued high demand, offering the successful candidate exposure to a varied and challenging caseload alongside experienced colleagues.

Key Responsibilities

• Handle a full range of defence litigation matters, predominantly RTA and PI claims.
• Manage cases from instruction through to settlement or trial, ensuring deadlines are met.
• Advise clients on legal risks and strategies, liaising with insurers, opposing counsel, and clients.
• Draft legal documents, including pleadings, witness statements, and settlement correspondence.
• Represent clients in hearings and court proceedings as required.
• Support and collaborate with colleagues to maintain the firm's high standards and efficiency.

Candidate Requirements

• Qualified Solicitor in Northern Ireland
• Experience in defence litigation, ideally including RTA and personal injury matters.
• Strong advocacy, drafting, and negotiation skills.
• Commercially aware with excellent client management and communication abilities.
• Able to work efficiently in a fast-paced, high-demand environment.

What We Offer

• Join a highly regarded, busy litigation practice with a strong reputation in Northern Ireland.
• Exposure to a high-volume and varied defence litigation caseload.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Opportunity for career progression within a supportive and professional team.

For further information on this job, or any other Legal job in Belfast or Northern Ireland, apply via the link or contact Ciaran Gallagher for a confidential chat today.

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