NQ Litigation Solicitor, Belfast
Our client is a national law firm specializing in legal and claims solutions for the insurance industry.
Job Description
The successful candidate will work with a team of solicitors to assist with progression of matters, including discovery, analysis of quantum evidence, liaising with counsel and third-party experts, trial preparation, and legal research.
Key Accountabilities
* Work within an insurance defence litigation specialist area, to pursue completion of files in line with client instruction.
* Communicate, build, and utilize relationships with colleagues, clients, and third parties in a professional and knowledgeable manner; including all methods of communication: in person, over the phone, and written.
* Proactively identifying next steps required on matter, discussing those aspects with the Lead Lawyer and taking action as agreed.
Main Responsibilities Include:
* Interviewing witnesses and drafting statements.
* Liaising with parties involved in claims including the insured, insurer, witnesses, etc.
* Drafting pleadings and applications.
* Instructing counsel and attending conferences, JSMs, mediations both remotely and in person.
* Attend court in person or by telephone, attend trials, settlement conferences, etc., as required.
* Maintaining case management systems with up-to-date management information for clients.
* To ensure compliance with the LSNI regulations.
Essential Skills and Attributes
* This role would be best suited to a Newly Qualified Solicitor or experienced file handling Paralegal.
* Experience of Industrial Disease claims is desired, but not essential.
* Experience of indemnity, liability, and quantum desirable.
* Experience of cases involving complex medical issues preferred.
We are looking for someone who possesses:
* Good telephone advocacy skills.
* Positive, confident, and enthusiastic.
* Excellent listening, verbal, and written communication skills including the ability to compose professional written communications.
* Good advocacy skills.
* Excellent inter-personal and client care skills.
* Understanding of case law and litigation practice and process, and Court Practice Rules.
* Ability to plan and prioritize workloads, keep to deadlines, and work under pressure.
* Excellent analytical skills and attention to detail.
* Ability to weigh facts, apply the law, and make decisions.
* Ability to anticipate problems and identify solutions.
* Driven to achieve to take development opportunities when they arise with a positive attitude.
* Confidence to take initiative to innovate and adapt to changing situations.
* Proficient IT skills (Word, Excel, and Office).
This is an excellent opportunity to join a successful law firm and work amongst a friendly, successful team.