Solicitor/Litigation Executive

HF; Belfast City District; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

Private Medical Insurance

Pension Scheme

Hybrid & Flexible Working Options

Life Insurance

Job summary

HF Northern Ireland is seeking a Solicitor/Litigation Executive to manage a caseload of RTA and County Court matters on a hybrid basis in Belfast. You will work with solicitors and partners to deliver practical, client-focused outcomes while maintaining professional standards.

The role requires 1-4 years PQE, strong organisation, clear communication, and a proactive approach to learning. You will help with complex disputes, prepare documents, and attend conferences and hearings as needed.

Qualifications

• 1-4 years PQE in litigation or similar role.
• Strong organisation skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Excellent communication and client relationship-building abilities.
• Willingness to learn new skills and expand technical knowledge.
• Able to work well in a team and under supervision with attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Manage own caseload of RTA and County Court matters.
• Ensure compliance with Solicitors' Accounts Rules and Practice Management Standards.
• Prepare/review evidence and court documents; diarise important dates.
• Attend conferences with experts/clients/counsel and represent the client at hearings.
• Maintain strong relationships with clients and report on MI.

Skills

PQE 1-4 years

Organisation skills

Communication

Team player

Attention to detail

Commercial awareness

Job description

About the Role

Solicitor/Litigation Executive

Belfast - Northern Ireland - Hybrid

Competitive Salary

Permanent

About HF

We're not your typical law firm - we're people with a passion for helping our clients and each other achieve the best possible outcomes. We are leading legal advisers to the insurance and commercial sectors across the UK & Ireland, known for our innovation, client focus, and long-lasting relationships. We do things differently, with a forward-thinking approach built around our clients' needs, supported by cutting-edge technology and a culture built around people from a wide range of backgrounds who are taking an equally wide range of routes to building their careers in law.

We are looking to recruit an experienced Solicitor/Litigation Executive to deal with own case load of RTA and County Court matters and to assist other Litigation Executive's/Solicitors/Partners as and when required. Ensure that clients are confident that their legal affairs are dealt with in a business-like and competent manner and to ensure the efficient operation of the firm.

You can find out more about HF Northern Ireland here:Northern Ireland - HF

What you'll be doing

• Ensure that all cases are dealt with in compliance with Solicitors' Accounts Rules and Law Society Practice Management Standards.
• Practice good file management.
• Ensure all important dates are diarised.
• Keep up to date with all correspondence relating to files.
• Comply with HF's practices and procedures.
• Manage and proactively work a caseload of litigated matters
• Manage court timetables and ensuring all court dates are diarised
• Preparing/reviewing evidence
• Deal with extensive disclosure
• Advise clients on tactics and reviewing evidence
• Prepare court documents
• Attend conferences with experts/clients/counsel
• Attend court/telephone hearings and representing the client for hearings where appropriate
• Interview witnesses and experts to obtain witness statements
• Maintain strong working relationships with clients ensuring deadlines and SLA's are met
• To collect, update and report on MI
• Manage own caseload of RTA and County Court matters

What do I need?

• Have 1-4 years' PQE or equivalent litigation experience in a similar role.
• Have strong organisation skills and an ability to consistently meet deadlines.
• Be a good communicator and enjoy building relationships whilst providing clear and concise advice.
• Wish to learn new skills and acquire technical expertise.
• Work well in a team and under supervision
• Excellent attention to detail, negotiation and analytical skills.
• Not be afraid to question and challenge information and evidence put forward by the parties (and their representatives) in a case.
• Have a commercial awareness to legal issues
• Be flexible with a positive attitude to change, both internal and in the context of clients' business
• Desire to learn and expand on your knowledge and adapt to legislation.

What's in it for you?

Apart from the competitive salary you'd expect, our package of benefits reflects our values of partnership, innovation, and being real people. We're committed to creating a dynamic workplace where everyone feels supported, empowered, and part of our success.

You'll enjoy:

• 25 days' annual leave (rising to 30 with service) + Holiday Buy Scheme
• Life Insurance & Income Protection
• Private Medical Insurance & Healthcare Cash Plan
• Employee Assistance Programme & Digital GP services
• Pension Scheme
• Electric Car Scheme
• Enhanced Maternity, Paternity & Adoption Leave
• Hybrid & Flexible Working Options
• Discounted Gym Membership & Employee Discount Hub
• Flu & Eyecare Vouchers - and more!