Litigation Solicitor (NQ-2 year PQE)

The Law Society of Northern Ireland; Belfast City District; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible and hybrid working

35-hour working week

Discretionary bonuses

Competitive salary

Job summary

Napier Solicitors in Belfast city centre is seeking a newly qualified solicitor to join its County Court litigation team. The role offers mentoring and a supportive environment for growth.

The ideal candidate will have County Court litigation exposure, strong communication skills, and the ability to balance multiple priorities. Flexible and hybrid working arrangements are available with a professional, client‑focused team.

Qualifications

• Experience in County Court litigation or similar court work.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines.
• Self-motivated with ability to work independently and with supervision.

Responsibilities

• Handle a large and varied caseload with appropriate supervision.
• Provide technical and strategic advice to clients.
• Engage in pre-action correspondence, prepare court papers and relevant documents.
• Maintain high standards of client care, file management, and compliance.
• Collaborate with the team and share knowledge.

Skills

County Court litigation

Communication skills

Teamwork

Time management

Tools

OneAdvanced ALB Cloud

Job description

Job details Napier Solicitors is a highly respected multi-service law firm, based in Belfast's city centre. It advises clients across a broad range of practice areas including litigation, insolvency, employment, education, property, wills and trusts. As the firm approaches its centenary, Napier Solicitors is growing and is seeking a NQ to 2 year PQE solicitor with a background in County Court litigation to join its dedicated, friendly team.

What Napier Solicitors Offers

• An opportunity to develop your career in litigation by acting for private and public sector clients as both claimant and defendant parties.
• Support and mentoring from directors and senior solicitors.
• An 'open door' policy with a commitment to collaborative working and knowledge sharing.
• A professional team environment built on integrity and client care.
• A genuine commitment to work-life balance with a 35-hour working week.
• Modern systems and technology, including OneAdvanced ALB Cloud.
• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements.
• Competitive salary commensurate with experience.
• Discretionary bonuses.

Key Responsibilities

• Assume responsibility for a large and varied caseload with appropriate supervision.
• Provide technical and strategic advice to clients.
• Engage in pre-action correspondence, prepare court papers and other documents relevant to proceedings, engage in settlement discussions.
• Maintain excellent standards of client care, file management, compliance and professional judgement.
• Contribute positively to the team through collaborative working and knowledge sharing.

Role Requirements

• Experience in County Court litigation
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage competing priorities, deadlines and client expectations.
• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and as part of a team, with appropriate supervision.

Desirable Experience

• Experience in personal injury litigation