Senior Defence Litigation Solicitor (5 years + PQE)Ref: EO156Our client, a leading mid-tier firm in Dublin has engaged us to recruit a Senior Defence Litigation Solicitor.This would suit an experienced Senior Litigation Solicitor, Senior Associate or Salary Partner with experience in Defence Litigation/Insurance Defence.Our client is a well-established firm with a significant client base, very sociable atmosphere and there are significant opportunities for progression in the firm.You will need a minimum of 5 years PQE and be completely familiar with all aspects of Defence Litigation from initial consultation through to settlement/ hearing in both personal injuries and professional indemnity. Someone with Employment law experience would be desirable.Particular experience required;Hardworking and ability to run own caseload and files and work without supervision and moving cases along expeditiously
Experience in dealing with Insurance Companies & Claims Handlers
Provision of strong legal advice to clients, identifying areas of potential financial risk and providing expert/timely proactive guidance
Know and have extensive experience in the full Insurance Defence process, investigations, risk assessments, organising medical reports, quantum, claims, motions, beefing counsel, attending court etc.
Accidents at work, slip & fall
Professional Indemnity
Contractual Disputes.
Please contact in confidence to discuss further.Package/Reward/Progression:Extremely competitive Salary offer to the successful candidate together with genuine opportunities for career progression and development.** Please note, only candidates that match the minimum job requirements above will be contacted for this role **CONTACTEamonn O’Reilly, Director on + (353) 1 6853444 or email: eamonn@careersteps.ie (All applications and discussions will be treated in strict confidence)At CareerSteps, for over 20 years we have been successfully guiding, coaching, and advancing the careers of professionals in;► Legal (Solicitors, Partners, Senior Associates, Associates, Recently & Newly Qualified)► Corporate Governance & Company Secretary► Cyber Security & Data Privacy/Data Protection► Compliance & Risk► Forensics & eDiscovery► Tax & AuditIn that time we have worked with Legal Firms (Irish & International), Accountancy Firms, Advisory Firms, International Trust & Corporate Service Providers, Fund Governance Firms, Global Financial Services Organisations, PLC’s, Large Technology Organisations, Telecoms, Banking & Insurance Companies.