Junior Associate

Associate Solicitor (NQ-3 PQE) - Belfast The Opportunity

We are working with a leading law firm to recruit an Associate Solicitor to join their Belfast team.

This is an excellent opportunity for an NQ to 3 years' PQE solicitor to gain exposure to high-quality litigation, insurance, healthcare and professional liability work within a specialist and well established team.

You'll work closely with experienced senior solicitors and partners, developing your technical skills while gaining hands on experience across complex and varied disputes. This role would suit a junior solicitor who is keen to build a career within litigation and insurance law, with strong support, training and progression available.

Top 3 Things to Know About this Job

• Excellent opportunity for an NQ-3 PQE solicitor to develop within a leading law firm
• Strong exposure to litigation, insurance, healthcare and professional liability matters
• Supportive team environment with high quality training, mentorship and progression

The Role

You will:

• Work on a broad range of litigation and insurance-related matters
• Assist senior solicitors and partners on complex and high-value claims
• Liaise with clients, counsel, experts and other external stakeholders
• Attend consultations, hearings, mediations and settlement discussions where required
• Develop responsibility for your own files as your experience grows
• Work as part of a collaborative and specialist team

The Person

The ideal candidate will have:

• NQ-3 years' PQE as a solicitor
• Experience in litigation, insurance defence, healthcare, professional negligence or a related contentious area
• Strong drafting, analytical and communication skills
• Good attention to detail and the ability to manage deadlines

The Reward

• Join a leading international law firm with a strong reputation in litigation and insurance
• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Excellent training and development from experienced lawyers
• High quality work with strong client exposure
• Supportive, collaborative and ambitious Belfast team