Litigation Solicitor

Solicitor – Litigation

This role presents an exciting opportunity to join our dynamic Belfast Team, specialising in large loss claims. As a solicitor, you will play a crucial role in supporting the lead solicitor in handling complex, high-value High Court cases, encompassing both casualty and motor claims. Your responsibilities will include managing your caseload of claims valued between £100k-£250k, engaging with senior claims handlers, and contributing to activities that enhance the firms profile.

Key Accountabilities:

• Collaborate with the Lead Lawyer to manage a caseload of complex injury claims, including high-value multi-track and catastrophic injury claims.
• Handle individual claims valued between £100k-£250k, ensuring effective communication with sophisticated insurer clients.
• Conduct forensic analysis of quantum evidence, prepare chronologies, and identify anomalies across various sources of evidence.
• Utilize your expertise in complex injury symptomology to identify relevant issues within medical records and instruct medical experts.
• Draft concise technical advice on indemnity, liability, quantum, and causation issues for strategy discussions with the Lead Lawyer.
• Proactively identify next steps required, discuss aspects with the Lead Lawyer, and take agreed-upon actions.
• Interview witnesses, draft statements, and liaise with involved parties.
• Draft pleadings and applications, instruct counsel, and attend conferences, JSMs, and mediations.
• Attend court in person or by telephone, ensuring the delivery of agreed performance targets and quality standards.
• Delegate tasks to a Legal Assistant or Paralegal, fostering their development in technical ability and goal achievement.
• Maintain case management systems with up-to-date management information for clients.
• Ensure compliance with LSNI regulations.

Working Hours: 35 hours per week, Monday – Friday, 9 am – 5 pm with 1 unpaid hour for lunch. Primary location: Belfast Office.

Experience, Skills, and Qualifications:

• Qualified solicitor with experience in indemnity, liability, and quantum.
• Experience in cases involving complex medical issues is preferred.
• Critical thinking and quantum analysis skills.
• Good telephone advocacy skills.
• Positive, confident, and enthusiastic demeanor.
• Excellent listening, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Good advocacy skills and strong inter-personal and client care skills.
• Understanding of case law, litigation practice, Court Practice Rules, and proficiency in IT skills (Word, Excel, Office).

Soft Skills: Personal Effectiveness

• Team Commitment: Values others’ perspectives.
• Resilience: Demonstrates self-control.
• Passion for Growth and Improvement: Systematically improves performance.
• Embracing Change: Responds positively to change.

Business Focus

• Client Care: Works to add value for the client.
• Decision Making.
• Negotiation, Influence, and Persuasion.
• Commercial Insight: Considers and understands commercial implications.

Contract Type: Permanent

Area: Personal Injury

Next Steps:
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