Senior Lawyer – Motor & Fraud

Achuman Capital; Belfast City District; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and benefits

Job summary

Achuman Capital Limited represents a leading Belfast law firm seeking a Senior Associate for their Motor & Fraud team. You will advise insurers and corporate clients on defendant motor litigation, including personal injury and complex claims.

The role involves managing a varied caseload from instruction to resolution, drafting pleadings, witness statements, and settlement documents. The ideal candidate has 5+ years PQE, experience in EL/PL and personal injury, and a proven ability to handle a

Qualifications

• 5+ years’ PQE in motor, EL/PL or personal injury.
• Experience handling defendant motor claims.
• Ability to manage a busy caseload independently.
• Drafting pleadings and witness statements.
• Negotiation and settlements experience.
• Experience liaising with insurers and clients.

Responsibilities

• Manage varied pre-litigation and litigated matters from instruction to resolution.
• Investigate liability and gather evidence.
• Liaise with witnesses, experts and counsel.
• Draft pleadings, witness statements and settlements.
• Develop litigation strategies.

Skills

5+ PQE

EL/PL & PI claims

Independent caseload

Draft pleadings

Settlement negotiations

Liaising with insurers

Team collaboration

Job description

We are working with a leading law firm based in Belfast for a Senior Associate to join their Motor & Fraud team.

The Role:

The successful candidate will join a well-established Motor & Fraud team in Belfast, advising leading insurers and corporate clients on a broad range of defendant motor litigation matters, including personal injury, complex and catastrophic injury claims, motor damage, credit hire, recoveries and suspected fraudulent claims.

The role will involve managing a varied caseload of pre-litigation and litigated matters from initial instruction through to resolution, investigating liability, gathering evidence, liaising with witnesses and experts, and developing litigation strategies. The successful candidate will also draft pleadings, witness statements and settlement documentation.

• 5+ years’ PQE;
• Handling EL/PL and personal injury claims.
• Managing a busy caseload independently.
• Drafting pleadings, legal advice and court documents.
• Negotiating settlements and resolving disputes.
• Liaising with insurers, clients, experts and counsel.
• Competitive salary and benefits package (commensurate with experience);
• Friendly team;
• High-quality work;
• Collaboration with global teams;
• Opportunity to progress within the firm.