Solicitor

Signatus; Derry/Londonderry; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private medical insurance

Free parking

Flexible hours

4 or 5 day week

Job summary

Signatus is partnering with a leading Derry law firm to recruit a Personal Injury Solicitor into its established litigation team. You will manage a caseload from instruction through resolution, advising clients throughout the process and liaising with insurers, experts and other professionals.

Ideally you will have 1–5 years PQE with personal injury experience, and be eligible to practice in Northern Ireland.

Qualifications

• Qualification as a Solicitor in Northern Ireland, or eligibility to practice in Northern Ireland.
• Experience in personal injury litigation is essential.
• Excellent communication, negotiation and case management skills.
• A proactive, organised and client-focused approach.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Managing a caseload of personal injury claims from initial instruction through to resolution.
• Advising and representing clients throughout the claims process.
• Liaising with clients, insurers, medical experts and other legal professionals.
• Preparing legal documentation, negotiating settlements and progressing claims efficiently.
• Providing a high standard of client care and legal advice

Skills

Personal injury

Case management

Client communication

Negotiation

Education

Solicitor qualification (NI)

Job description

£30,000–£45,000+ DOE | Private Medical Insurance | Free Parking | Flexible Hours | 4 or 5 Day Week

The opportunity

Signatus are partnering with one of Derry’s most recognised and long-established law firms to recruit a Personal injury Solicitor into its established litigation team.

This is an excellent opportunity for a Plaintiff or Defence based Personal Injury Solicitor or Litigation Solicitor looking to develop a long-term career in claimant litigation.

You will join one of the region’s most experienced teams in this area. The firm has an excellent reputation for Personal injury litigation and has achieved a number of nationally recognised outcomes for its clients.

Ideally, the firm would like to appoint a solicitor with between 1-5 years PQE and some previous Litigation experience but will consider all relevant applicants.

The team will also consider a strong newly qualified solicitor or junior litigation solicitor. You may have trained or worked within a firm recognised for its personal injury work, or gained previous experience within defence firms, medical or clinical negligence teams or general practice litigation teams.

Importantly, you do not need to be a fully developed litigation specialist.

The team has considerable experience and can train and develop the right person.

You will receive genuine mentoring and development while building your experience alongside established practitioners.

What you’ll be doing as Personal Injury Solicitor

• Managing a caseload of personal injury claims from initial instruction through to resolution.
• Advising and representing clients throughout the claims process.
• Liaising with clients, insurers, medical experts and other legal professionals.
• Preparing legal documentation, negotiating settlements and progressing claims efficiently.
• Providing a high standard of client care and legal advice

What we’re looking for?

• Qualification as a Solicitor in Northern Ireland, or eligibility to practice in Northern Ireland.
• Experience in personal injury litigation is essential
• Excellent communication, negotiation and case management skills.
• A proactive, organised and client-focused approach.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Why move?

• High qality work: Develop your experience across complex and rewarding claimant medical negligence and personal injury cases.
• Genuine specialist development: Work alongside a highly experienced senior partner
• Broad PQE range: The firm will consider candidates from a strong NQ profile through to experienced solicitors. The core target range is approximately 1–5 years PQE.
• Competitive salary: £30,000–£45,000+ as a guide, depending on experience. More experienced solicitor packages can compete strongly with comparable Belfast opportunities.
• Hybrid working: Work three days in the Derry office and two days from home DOE.
• 4 or 5 day week: The firm can offer flexibility around the structure of your working week.
• Flexible working hours: Benefit from flexibility around daily start and finish times.
• Private medical insurance: Private healthcare forms part of the overall benefits package.
• Free staff parking: All employees have access to complimentary parking.
• Career progression: Join an established department within one of Derry’s best-known legal practices during a period of continued growth.