Job Description
Senior Solicitor - Large Loss (Hybrid)
We are delighted to be working with a prestigious UK law firm seeking a highly skilled Senior Solicitor to join their Large Loss Team in Belfast. This is a fantastic opportunity to work on high-value, complex High Court cases, including catastrophic injury claims.
The Role:
As a Senior Solicitor, you will:
* Assist the Lead Lawyer in handling multi-million-pound catastrophic injury cases, including brain, spinal cord, amputation, and fatal injury claims.
* Manage your own caseload of high-value claims (£100k-£250k), including casualty and motor claims.
* Provide strategic legal advice on indemnity, liability, quantum, and causation issues.
* Conduct forensic analysis of medical and liability evidence, preparing chronologies and identifying key issues.
* Liaise with senior claims handlers from long-standing insurance clients, ensuring excellent client service.
* Draft pleadings, applications, witness statements, and technical advice.
* Instruct counsel, attend conferences, JSMs, mediations, and court hearings.
* Support the training and development of Legal Assistants and Paralegals.
Skills, Knowledge, and Expertise:
* Qualified solicitor or proven relevant legal experience is essential.
* Strong experience in indemnity, liability, and quantum.
* Experience handling cases involving complex medical issues is preferred.
* Proven critical thinking and quantum analysis skills.
* Ability to manage high-value claims and engage with insurer clients.
* Excellent technical skills, analytical ability, and attention to detail.
* Track record of meeting performance targets while delivering high-quality work.
Benefits:
* Attractive and market-leading compensation package
* Incentive Plan
* 25 days holiday (increasing with service) + option to buy/sell days
* Private Medical Insurance Including family cover option
* Death in Service benefit
* Critical Illness Cover
* PHI/Income Protection (Private Health Insurance)
* Pension Contribution
This is an exciting opportunity to join a leading firm that offers career progression, high-quality work, and a strong benefits package.
For further information on this job, or any other legal job in Belfast or Northern Ireland, apply via the link or contact Ciaran Gallagher for a confidential chat today.
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