Solicitor - Complex Injury

AXA UK; Belfast; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

AXA UK is seeking a Solicitor in their Belfast Complex Injury team. The role offers the opportunity to manage complex injury claims while achieving financial targets and developing a career within a supportive team environment. Excellent benefits, work-life balance, and opportunities for growth are included.

Benefits

Flexible work-life balance

Private medical insurance

Income protection insurance

Discounted gym membership

Opportunities for growth and progression

In-person and remote social events

Qualifications

• 0-3 years of post-qualification experience (PQE) in relevant litigation.
• High level of compliance with firm protocols.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Run files to ensure deadlines are met and cases managed proactively.
• Develop clear case strategies and ensure adherence to compliance requirements.
• Engage with clients and contribute to business development activities.

Skills

Compliance with firm protocols

Legal knowledge

Organisational skills

Commercial perspective

Negotiation skills

Attention to detail

Team oriented

Client handling skills

Education

Qualified Associate Solicitor

Job description

Solicitor - Complex Injury

Application Deadline: 23 May 2025

Department: CSG - Casualty (EL/PL / CAT PI / Disease / Fraud / Motor / Credit Hire)

Employment Type: Permanent

Location: Belfast

Description

We are looking for a Solicitor (0-3 years PQE) to join our Belfast Complex injury team and develop their career with us.

The team advises insurers and corporate clients in their defence of complex and catastrophic injury claims.

What you will do?

• Effectively running the file to ensure deadlines are met and cases managed proactively to conclusion
• Ensure work is carried out effectively to meet the needs of the clients, the commercial requirements of the firm and the quality standards to include:
• Adherence to internal and client SLAs, KPIs and protocols
• Achievement of agreed financial targets
• Prompt billing and collection of WIP and disbursements
• Prompt and accurate provision of MI
• Devising a clear case strategy which is adhered to, ensuring cases are run smoothly and balance the commercial interests of both the Firm and the client
• Applying appropriate and current technical expertise and case law
• Effectively managing risk and compliance issues within each case, ensuring any emerging problems are escalated promptly to their Supervisor in the first instance
• Engaging with clients where appropriate to maximise opportunities to meet and build rapport with clients, at all times acting as an ambassador of the firm
• Contribute to Business Development and client relationship activity in support of the Client Relationship Partner where required
• Maintaining and developing technical knowledge through attendance at training sessions and reading appropriate publications

Who you are

• A qualified associate solicitor with relevant litigation experience.
• A high level of personal compliance with firm protocols and procedures
• Good legal knowledge relevant to their area of expertise
• Good organisation skills, able to work to deadlines, prioritise own workload and meet conflicting demands
• An ability to adopt a commercial perspective to legal issues. High standard of written and oral communication skills
• Confident negotiator
• Able to produce work to a high standard, with excellent attention to detail and concern for quality of service
• Team oriented and collegiate with a willingness to share knowledge with and support other members of the team
• Excellent relationship and client handling skills. Able to deal confidently and professionally with clients on day to day issues
• Demonstrates alignment with the Firm’s Cultural Principles (Clear, Creative, Determined and Supportive).

What's in it for you?

• High levels of flexibility and a great work life balance - https://jobs.dacbeachcroft.com/whats-in-it-for-you/
• A well-rounded remuneration package (which includes private medical insurance, income protection insurance and discounted gym membership, amongst many other benefits)
• Opportunities for growth and progression including professional funding
• In person and remote social events
• Opportunity to get involved in a range of Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) activities

We are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, which aligns closely to our cultural principles (Determined, Clear, Creative and Supportive).