Solicitor / Associate - Motor & Fraud

DWF; Belfast City District; Hybrid; GBP 38,000 - 59,000; Full time

Job summary

DWF in Belfast, Northern Ireland, seeks an experienced Solicitor or Associate to join its Motor & Fraud team. You will manage injury claims, catastrophic loss, motor damage, credit hire, recoveries and fraud-related matters in a hybrid working arrangement.

The role requires 1–5 years PQE with strong knowledge of fraud and motor insurance law, civil procedure, and litigation. You will handle a varied caseload with minimal supervision and collaborate across teams.

Qualifications

• Qualified Solicitor with 1–5 years PQE (Post-Qualified Experience).
• Strong knowledge of Fraud and Motor insurance law, including civil procedure and litigation processes.
• Proven ability to manage a busy caseload with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Manage a varied caseload from inception to resolution.
• Conduct investigations, gather evidence, and liaise with witnesses and experts.
• Draft and review pleadings, witness statements, and settlement documents.
• Provide clear, strategic legal advice to clients.
• Represent clients in court proceedings and settlement negotiations when required.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory, professional and client standards.
• Collaborate with colleagues across teams and jurisdictions for integrated solutions.

Skills

Fraud and motor insurance law

Case load management

Education

Qualified Solicitor

Job description

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Organising Institution / Firm

DWF

Rolling Basis (Official)

Belfast, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom

Not Specified

Qualified Solicitor with a minimum of 1 - 5 years PQE (Post-Qualified Experience). Strong knowledge of Fraud and Motor insurance law, including civil procedure and litigation processes. Proven ability to manage a busy caseload with minimal supervision.

Law Firm Job

Contextual Overview

DWF, a leading global provider of integrated legal and business services, is seeking an experienced Solicitor or Associate to join its well-established and growing Motor & Fraud team in Belfast, Northern Ireland. The role involves managing a varied caseload of injury claims, catastrophic loss, motor damage, credit hire, recoveries, and fraud-related matters under a hybrid working arrangement.

Key Eligibility Criteria

• Qualification: Qualified Solicitor with a minimum of 1 - 5 years PQE (Post-Qualified Experience).
• Knowledge: Strong knowledge of Fraud and Motor insurance law, including civil procedure and litigation processes.
• Skills: Proven ability to manage a busy caseload with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities & Scope of Work

• Managing a varied caseload of files from inception to resolution.
• Conducting investigations, including evidence gathering and liaising with witnesses and experts.
• Drafting and reviewing pleadings, witness statements, and settlement documentation.
• Providing clear, strategic legal advice to clients.
• Representing clients in court proceedings and settlement negotiations where required.
• Ensuring compliance with regulatory, professional, and client standards.
• Collaborating with colleagues across teams and jurisdictions to deliver integrated solutions.

Stipend, Compensation & Mode

Compensation: Not specified

Mode: Full-time (Hybrid working arrangement)

Application Procedure & Required Documents

• What experience level is required for this role? Candidates must possess between 1 to 5 years of post-qualified experience (PQE) as a solicitor.
• Is remote work permitted? DWF offers a hybrid working arrangement, providing flexibility around client and team needs.