Solicitor - Commercial Litigation (Property Recoveries)

• Manage a caseload of pre-litigated and litigated recovery/defence/indemnity files
• Supervise two colleagues
• Support the team manager with their cases
• Support the two paralegals in the team
• Ensure work is carried out effectively to meet client needs, commercial requirements, and quality standards
• Ensure trust balances are cleared promptly
• Devise a clear case strategy
• Apply appropriate and current technical expertise and case law
• Ensure cases reach repudiation/settlement and archiving is completed quickly
• Effectively manage risk and compliance issues
• Engage with clients to build rapport
• Contribute to Business Development and client relationship activity

• Qualified Solicitor in Northern Ireland
• Ideally has either Property Damage or Litigation experience
• Interested in and willing to learn the technical aspects of property damage investigation
• Ability to adopt a commercial perspective to claims settlement
• Willing to take on client opportunities in person or virtually
• IT literate with good knowledge of Microsoft Office
• Evidence of achievement of personal financial performance
• Sound understanding of commercial management and financial delivery
• High level of personal compliance with client SLAs, protocols and KPIs
• Ability to motivate and support colleagues at all levels
• Keen eye for detail
• Organised and able to handle multiple demands and deadlines simultaneously
• Able to communicate confidently orally and in writing at all levels

Previous knowledge or experience of a case management system

• High levels of flexibility and a great work life balance
• Well-rounded remuneration package (includes private medical insurance, income protection insurance, discounted gym membership)
• Opportunities for growth and progression including professional funding
• In person and remote social events
• Opportunity to get involved in a range of Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) activities