Solicitor - Casualty and Professional Risk
Core
Experienced lawyer managing a varied caseload of pre-litigated and litigated claims for insurance companies and self-insured corporates, including professional and commercial risk, clinical negligence, and employment matters.
Role type
Senior IC litigation solicitor (casualty and professional risk)
Builds
Legal advice, negotiated settlements, and court judgments for insurance clients
Domain
Insurance law, clinical negligence, employment law, Northern Ireland litigation
Required skills
Litigation management, claims negotiation, expert instruction, court document drafting, client advice, case screening, performance management
Preferred skills
Experience with clinical negligence protocols, commercial court practice directions, Industrial Tribunals, Fair Employment Tribunal
Technologies
Court document drafting tools, case management systems
Responsibilities
Manage pre-litigated and litigated claims; screen matters and liaise with clients; provide advice on case prospects; resolve claims via negotiation or litigation; instruct experts and counsel; draft witness statements and court documents; maintain client contact and manage expectations; meet financial and performance KPIs; support team partners with case clinics and training; mentor junior colleagues and supervise entry-level paralegals
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with supervision