Litigation Solicitor

Litigation Solicitor 2+ PQE

Lisburn | Northern Ireland

An excellent opportunity has arisen for a Litigation Solicitor with 2+ PQE to join an established and well-regarded legal practice in Lisburn.

This is an opportunity for a solicitor with solid contentious experience to join a busy litigation practice handling a broad range of commercial, civil and defence litigation matters on behalf of both private and corporate clients.

The role would suit a solicitor looking to build on their existing litigation experience, take ownership of their own caseload and work on a varied mix of contentious matters, with exposure to both High Court and County Court proceedings.

The Role

You will be involved in a varied caseload covering areas such as:

• Commercial and contractual disputes.
• Company and shareholder disputes.
• Property and land disputes.
• Professional negligence matters.
• Personal injury and claims-related litigation.
• Motor, employers' liability and public liability defence work.
• Insurance-related litigation.
• Dispute resolution and settlement negotiations.
• Court proceedings and interlocutory applications.
• Arbitration and alternative dispute resolution.

About You

You will ideally have:

• Experience managing your own contentious caseload.
• Good experience of civil and/or commercial litigation.
• Strong drafting and legal research skills.
• Experience preparing pleadings, statements, affidavits and court documentation.
• Confidence dealing with clients, counsel and other professional advisers.
• Good negotiation and dispute resolution skills.
• Court and advocacy experience, or a willingness to develop this further.
• Excellent organisation and attention to detail.
• A practical and commercially minded approach to resolving disputes.

Experience in defence litigation, insurance work, commercial disputes or property litigation would be particularly relevant, although applications from solicitors with a broader contentious background will also be considered.

The Opportunity

This is a chance to join a busy and varied litigation practice where you will be exposed to a broad spectrum of contentious work rather than being restricted to one area of litigation.

You will have the opportunity to work with businesses, insurers and private clients , develop your advocacy and dispute resolution skills and take increasing responsibility for your own matters.

The ideal candidate will be a solicitor who enjoys the variety and challenge of litigation and is looking for a role where they can develop their practice, work on quality matters and take genuine ownership of their caseload .

If you're a 2+ PQE Litigation Solicitor considering your next move in Northern Ireland, we'd be keen to hear from you.

For a confidential discussion or to apply, please get in touch with Ciara O'Connor.

Benefits:
Pension Fund Parking Paid Holidays Mobile Phone Laptop

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