Associate Solicitor Property Litigation

Associate Solicitor –Property Litigation, Belfast, Suit 2-3 years + PQE. Our client is a leading international legal business. They are a broad-based commercial firm with a strong heritage in insurance, health and real estate.

They are currently looking for an ambitious Solicitor or Associate to lead their Property Recoveries team in Belfast. Their specialist team provides expert and practical advice over a range of areas:

• Subrogated property
• Uninsured Loss Recoveries
• Recovery of overpayments and duplicate payments

Whilst experience is desirable, they are currently accepting applications from enthusiastic Solicitors/Associates who are looking for an exciting career within a supportive team and ambitious firm.

What’s in it for you?

• High levels of flexibility and a great work life balance
• A well-rounded remuneration package (which includes private medical insurance, income protection insurance and discounted gym membership, amongst many other benefits)
• Opportunities for growth and progression including professional funding
• In person and remote social events
• Opportunity to get involved in a range of Environmental, Social and Governance activities

What you will do

Whilst managing a caseload of your own litigated recovery files, you will also supervise two colleagues, you will have responsibility for:

• Motivating and engaging the team, as well as overseeing the well-being of the workforce
• Undertaking annual and interim performance review discussions, to review overall performance, progress against objectives, behavioural compliance, development and career progression opportunities
• Identifying and recognising positive performance and behaviours
• Driving and improving financial performance of colleagues through effective management and support.
• Absence management, including conducting return to work interviews
• Induction of colleagues and ensuring that the team's induction processes and documents are regularly reviewed and updated to remain up to date

You will also:

• Ensure work is carried out effectively to meet the needs of the clients, the commercial requirements of the firm and the quality standards.
  
• Devising a clear case strategy which is adhered to, ensuring cases are run smoothly and balance the commercial interests of both the Firm and the client
• Applying appropriate and current technical expertise and case law
• Ensure cases reach repudiation/settlement and the archiving procedure is completed as quickly as possible.
• Effectively managing risk and compliance issues within each case, ensuring any emerging problems are escalated promptly to their Line Manager in the first instance
• Engaging with clients where appropriate to maximise opportunities to meet and build rapport with clients, at all times acting as an ambassador of the firm
• Contribute to Business Development and client relationship activity in support of the Team Partner where required.

Who you are

• A qualified Solicitor in Northern Ireland who ideally has either Recoveries or Litigation experience.
• Team management and / or supervision experience is preferable but not essential
• Interested in and willing to learn the technical aspects of recoveries investigation as required for the role
• Have an ability to adopt a commercial perspective rather than an ‘academic’ approach to claims settlement.
• Willing to take on client opportunities whether in person or virtually
• IT literate, with a good knowledge of Microsoft Office and previous knowledge or experience of a case management system would be an advantage but not essential.
• Evidence of achievement of personal financial performance
• A sound understanding of commercial management and financial delivery
• A high level of personal compliance with client SLAs, protocols and KPIs
• Ability to motivate, coach and mentor colleagues at all levels
• Keen eye for detail to ensure data produced by the team is accurate and can be used to identify trends
• Organised and able to handle multiple demands and deadlines simultaneously
• Able to communicate confidently orally and in writing at all levels

This is an excellent opportunity which will offer the successful candidate a competitive package along with excellent benefits, flexible working and career development.

For more details please email your CV in confidence through the link or contact us on

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