NQ Solicitor – Defence Litigation

Artemis Human Capital; Belfast; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Newly Qualified Solicitor to join its Complex Injury team in Belfast. This role offers the chance to work on high-value personal injury claims, including brain and spinal injuries, alongside experienced litigators. You will be involved in legal research, case strategy, and liaising with clients, all while receiving mentorship from top professionals in the field. This is an exciting opportunity to develop your expertise in a challenging and rewarding area of law, with a competitive salary package and structured development plan from day one.

Benefits

Mentorship from leading litigators

Structured development plan

Competitive salary package

High-calibre work from day one

Qualifications

• Recently qualified solicitor with relevant personal injury or litigation experience.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail are essential.

Responsibilities

• Support senior lawyers with complex injury files and legal research.
• Manage your own caseload under supervision as you progress.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Attention to Detail

Teamwork

Legal Research

Education

Qualified Solicitor

Job description

NQ Solicitor – Complex Injury | Belfast

A leading national law firm is offering an exciting opportunity for a Newly Qualified Solicitor to join its Complex Injury team in Belfast.

The successful candidate will work closely with experienced litigators on high-value, often catastrophic personal injury claims, including brain injury, spinal injury, and fatal accident cases. This team is known for its technical excellence and strong client relationships with major insurers.

The role will involve:

• Supporting senior lawyers with large loss and complex injury files

• Conducting legal research, drafting reports, and assisting with case strategy

• Liaising with counsel, experts, and insurer clients

• Gradually progressing to managing your own caseload under supervision

Criteria:

• Recently qualified solicitor (2024 or 2025), ideally with relevant personal injury or litigation experience

• Excellent attention to detail and analytical skills

• Ability to work as part of a team on large-scale litigation

• Genuine interest in complex defendant injury work

What’s on offer:

• High-calibre work from day one

• Mentorship from some of the leading litigators in the local market

• A competitive salary package and structured development plan

• Opportunity to develop expertise in a specialist and in-demand area of law

For more information, reach out to Ciara at Artemis today!