Personal Injury Solicitor

Job Description: Solicitor - Personal Injury

Location: Belfast City Centre
Department: Personal Injury - Defence and Plaintiff Work

Overview

MCS Group is delighted to partner with leading Belfast firm, to recruit a talented and driven Personal Injury Solicitor. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a firm renowned for its expertise across both claimant and defendant litigation, including a specialist focus on asbestos-related claims. The successful candidate will manage a diverse caseload of personal injury matters, gaining exposure to complex and high-value cases while contributing to the firm's longstanding reputation for excellence.

Key Responsibilities

Case Management: Handle a varied caseload of personal injury matters on behalf of both plaintiffs and defendants, including public liability, employers' liability, road traffic accidents, and asbestos-related disease claims.

Legal Advice: Provide thorough and strategic legal advice to clients across a range of personal injury issues, ensuring compliance with applicable laws and regulations.

Litigation: Manage files at all stages of litigation, from initial instruction through to resolution, including drafting pleadings, negotiating settlements, and representing clients at court hearings.

Client Relationships: Develop and maintain strong relationships with both private and corporate clients, insurers, and third-party stakeholders, delivering outstanding client service.

Compliance and Best Practices: Adhere to internal risk management policies, client-specific protocols, and relevant industry standards.

Team Collaboration: Work closely with colleagues across various departments to deliver an integrated and comprehensive service to clients.

Essential Skills and Qualifications

• Qualified Solicitor in Northern Ireland (or equivalent jurisdiction).

• Experience in personal injury litigation, ideally with both plaintiff and defence work.

• Strong advocacy, negotiation, and case management skills.

• Ability to prioritise and handle a busy caseload effectively.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Proficiency in legal research tools and case management systems.

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.

• Opportunities for career development and advancement within a highly respected practice.

• Exposure to both plaintiff and defence work across a broad range of personal injury cases.

• Ongoing professional training and support.

How to Apply

To speak in absolute confidence about this opportunity, please send an up-to-date CV via the link provided or contact Samuel Neilly, Legal Recruitment Specialist at MCS Group, on 02896935502.

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