NQ Litigation
Solicitor, Belfast. Our client is a
national law firm specialising in Legal and claims solutions for the Insurance
industry.
They currently have a
new opportunity for a NQ solicitor to join their team. 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.
· 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.
· Delivery of agreed
performance targets and quality standards.
· Maintaining case
managements 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.
· 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
prioritise 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.
· Confidence to seek
advice and guidance when dealing with new tasks.
· Ability to follow
instruction and with attention to detail and to give clear instruction,
direction and guidance to more junior members of the team.
· Ability to recognise
when sensitivity and tact are required.
· Ability to
effectively work within a team.
· Proficient IT skills
(Word, Excel and Office).
Competitive salary
and excellent benefits for the suitable candidate along with hybrid working.
This
is an excellent opportunity to join a successful law firm and work amongst a
friendly, successful team.
For more details please email
your cv in confidence through the link above. For a confidential discussion
please call Orla Milligan. Contact details through the link above.
By applying for this role you
are consenting to Energis Recruitment holding your details for a period of 12
months to be considered for other roles. As a candidate you have the right to
consent or object to this