Litigation Solicitor - Personal Injury (Plaintiff)

Pathway Careers Ltd; Belfast City District; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Pathway Legal in Belfast is seeking a Litigation Solicitor with plaintiff personal injury experience to join its busy team. The role is ideally suited to someone with 2–3 years’ PQE, though newly qualified solicitors with relevant training will be considered.

You will handle a varied PI caseload, work closely with a Director and six other solicitors, and provide clear client communication, sound drafting and practical case management across a busy NI practice.

Qualifications

• Qualified solicitor eligible to practise in Northern Ireland.
• Ideally 2–3 years’ PQE in litigation, preferably plaintiff personal injury.
• Newly qualified solicitors with relevant experience encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

• Managing plaintiff personal injury matters from initial instruction through to settlement or court proceedings.
• Handling road traffic accident, employers’ liability and public liability claims.
• Advising clients and keeping them informed throughout their cases.
• Gathering and reviewing evidence, including medical reports and supporting documentation.
• Drafting correspondence, pleadings and other court documents.
• Liaising with counsel, medical experts, insurers and other solicitors.
• Preparing matters for hearing and assisting with settlement negotiations.
• Maintaining accurate files and managing deadlines effectively.
• Working closely with colleagues on more complex matters.

Skills

Drafting skills

Organisational skills

Communication

Client care

Education

Qualified solicitor NI

Job description

Litigation Solicitor – Plaintiff Personal Injury, Belfast | Ideally 2–3 years’ + PQE | Newly Qualified Solicitors Considered

Overview

Pathway Legal is working with an established general practice firm to recruit a Litigation Solicitor for its busy Belfast office.

The firm has approximately 15 solicitors, led by two Directors, and provides a broad range of legal services across Northern Ireland.

You will join an established litigation team, working alongside a Director and six other solicitors, with a focus on plaintiff personal injury work.

The role would ideally suit a solicitor with 2–3 years’ post-qualification experience, although newly qualified solicitors with relevant litigation experience gained during their training will also be considered.

The Role

You will handle a caseload of plaintiff personal injury claims, with responsibility appropriate to your experience and support from the Director and wider team.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Managing personal injury matters from initial instruction through to settlement or court proceedings.
• Handling road traffic accident, employers’ liability and public liability claims.
• Advising clients and keeping them informed throughout their cases.
• Gathering and reviewing evidence, including medical reports and supporting documentation.
• Drafting correspondence, pleadings and other court documents.
• Liaising with counsel, medical experts, insurers and other solicitors.
• Preparing matters for hearing and assisting with settlement negotiations.
• Maintaining accurate files and managing deadlines effectively.
• Working closely with colleagues on more complex matters.

The Person

• A qualified solicitor eligible to practise in Northern Ireland.
• Ideally 2–3 years’ PQE in litigation, preferably with plaintiff personal injury experience.
• Newly qualified solicitors with relevant experience gained during their training are encouraged to apply.
• Strong drafting, organisational and communication skills.
• A practical approach to managing a busy caseload.
• The ability to build good client relationships and handle sensitive matters with care.
• Comfortable taking responsibility while working as part of a team.

The Opportunity

This is an opportunity to develop your litigation experience within a busy, established practice, working directly with a Director and an experienced team of solicitors.

The role offers exposure to a varied personal injury caseload and scope to build your confidence and responsibility as your experience develops.

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