EL / PL Litigation Solicitor

Job description

EL / PL Litigation Solicitor | Belfast | Competitive Salary + Excellent Benefits

1+ PQE | Hybrid Working | Career Progression

The Opportunity

An excellent opportunity for an EL / PL Litigation Solicitor to join a well-established Belfast law firm with an established claimant litigation practice and an excellent reputation for client care.

This role offers the opportunity to manage your own caseload, work on quality EL/PL claims and develop your career alongside experienced Partners and senior solicitors .

Ideally suited to a solicitor with around 1+ year PQE , this is a great opportunity for someone looking for genuine responsibility, strong technical development and a clear route for progression within a supportive and growing litigation team.

The Role

You will manage a varied caseload of Employer Liability and Public Liability claims , taking responsibility for matters from initial instruction through to resolution.

Your role will include:

• Managing your own EL / PL litigation caseload.
• Taking client instructions and providing clear legal advice.
• Assessing liability, quantum and case strategy.
• Reviewing medical records, witness evidence and other documentation.
• Drafting pleadings, correspondence, witness statements and court documents.
• Liaising with clients, Counsel, insurers, experts and third parties.
• Negotiating settlements and preparing matters for hearings and trial.
• Progressing claims through the Northern Ireland litigation process.
• Working alongside experienced litigators on more complex and higher-value matters.

About You

We're keen to speak with NI-qualified Solicitors with around 1+ year PQE or above who have experience in EL, PL and/or wider personal injury litigation.

You'll ideally have:

• Experience managing your own litigation caseload.
• Experience in EL / PL and/or personal injury claims .
• Strong drafting, analytical and negotiation skills.
• Good knowledge of the Northern Ireland litigation process.
• Excellent client care and communication skills.
• Strong organisation and attention to detail.
• A genuine interest in developing a long-term career in litigation.

The firm is open to candidates with slightly different backgrounds, so strong claimant litigation or personal injury experience will also be considered .

Why Join?

This is an opportunity to join a growing litigation team where you will have genuine ownership of your work and the opportunity to develop your career .

You'll benefit from:

• Competitive salary and excellent benefits.
• High-quality EL / PL and claimant litigation work.
• Genuine ownership of your own caseload.
• Support from experienced Partners and senior solicitors.
• Exposure to complex and higher-value matters.
• Hybrid working and genuine flexibility.
• Ongoing training and professional development.
• Clear opportunities for long-term career progression.
• A supportive and collaborative working environment.

Interested?

If you're a Litigation Solicitor with around 1+ PQE and are looking for quality work, greater responsibility and a clear path for progression, this is an opportunity worth exploring.

You may not be actively looking to move, but if the right combination of quality work, career development, flexibility and work-life balance would make you consider a move, I'd be keen to have a confidential conversation.

Apply via the link below or contact Ciaran Gallagher at VANRATH for a confidential discussion.

All enquiries will be treated in the strictest confidence.