Associate / Senior Associate - Insurance Litigation

Reed Specialist Recruitment Limited; Dublin; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Career progression in international fir

Job summary

Reed Specialist Recruitment Limited is recruiting for an Associate/Senior Associate in Insurance Litigation to join a leading global practice in Dublin 4. The role involves advising insurers, self-insured organisations and corporate clients on a broad range of contentious matters.

You will handle High Court and Circuit Court actions, complex liability and personal injury files, draft pleadings and witness statements, and work closely with partners on high-value claims within a supportive,

Qualifications

• Qualified Solicitor in Ireland.
• 2–8 years' PQE (flexible) depending on calibre.
• Strong litigation and dispute resolution experience.
• Experience in insurance defence, personal injury, medical negligence defence or related areas is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of contentious insurance and liability matters from instruction through to resolution.
• Defend High Court and Circuit Court personal injury claims.
• Advise insurer and corporate clients on liability exposure, litigation strategy and risk management.
• Draft pleadings, motions, affidavits, witness statements and settlement documentation.
• Attend court hearings, mediations and settlement negotiations.
• Assist on catastrophic injury and complex liability claims.
• Advise clients on health & safety and regulatory investigations.
• Liaise with counsel, experts, insurers and clients.
• Support business development initiatives and client relationship management.
• Mentor and supervise trainees and junior lawyers where appropriate.

Skills

Litigation

Dispute resolution

Client relationships

Drafting

Advocacy

Regulatory investigations

Education

Qualified Solicitor in Ireland

Job description

Associate / Senior Associate - Insurance Litigation

Location: Dublin 4

Reporting to: Partner

Practice Area: Insurance Litigation & Dispute Resolution

The Role An opportunity has arisen for a talented Litigation Solicitor to join a leading insurance and liability practice. The successful candidate will advise domestic and international insurers, self-insured organisations and corporate clients on a broad range of litigation and dispute resolution matters.

This role will involve managing a varied caseload while assisting on high-value and complex claims, including catastrophic injury litigation, employer's liability, public liability, motor, product liability and health & safety matters.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of contentious insurance and liability matters from instruction through to resolution.
• Defend High Court and Circuit Court personal injury claims.
• Advise insurer and corporate clients on liability exposure, litigation strategy and risk management.
• Draft pleadings, motions, affidavits, witness statements and settlement documentation.
• Attend court hearings, mediations and settlement negotiations.
• Assist on catastrophic injury and complex liability claims.
• Advise clients on health & safety and regulatory investigations.
• Liaise with counsel, experts, insurers and clients.
• Support business development initiatives and client relationship management.
• Mentor and supervise trainees and junior lawyers where appropriate.

Candidate Requirements

• Qualified Solicitor in Ireland.
• Ideally 2-8 years' PQE (flexible depending on calibre).
• Strong litigation and dispute resolution experience.
• Experience in insurance defence, personal injury, medical negligence defence, employment liability, public liability or general commercial litigation advantageous.
• Excellent drafting, analytical and advocacy skills.
• Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Commercial awareness and strong client relationship skills.

What's on Offer

• Market-leading insurance litigation work.
• Exposure to complex and high-value claims.
• Direct access to an experienced Partner with more than 25 years' litigation experience.
• Opportunities for career progression within an international law firm.
• Collaborative and supportive team environment.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.