About the Role

<p><strong><em>Defence Insurance Associate (2–5 PQE) – Personal Injury &amp; Insurance Litigation</em></strong></p> <p><em>Belfast | Hybrid Working</em></p> <p>If you’re an&nbsp;<strong>Insurance Litigation Solicitor</strong>&nbsp;with&nbsp;<strong>2–5 years’ PQE</strong>, this is a great opportunity to join a growing&nbsp;<strong>Belfast-based defence insurance team</strong>&nbsp;working on a varied caseload of personal injury and complex liability claims.</p> <p>This role offers hands-on litigation experience, regular court exposure and the chance to develop within a supportive and progressive environment handling work for insurer and commercial clients across the UK.</p> <p><strong>What’s on offer?</strong></p> <ul> <li>Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package</li><li>Hybrid working model (typically 2 days in the office, 3 from home)</li><li>High-quality defendant personal injury litigation work</li><li>Regular advocacy and court attendance opportunities</li><li>Clear progression pathways within an expanding team</li><li>Structured training and continuous development</li><li>Collaborative and supportive team environment</li><li>Exposure to national clients and complex claims</li></ul> <p><strong>The role</strong></p> <p>As a&nbsp;<strong>Defence Insurance Associate in Belfast</strong>, you’ll handle a broad mix of personal injury litigation matters, acting primarily for insurers and self-insured organisations.</p> <p><em>Your responsibilities will include:</em></p> <ul> <li>Managing and assisting on motor, employer’s liability, public liability and disease claims</li><li>Running your own caseload while supporting senior lawyers on more complex disputes</li><li>Drafting pleadings, reports and detailed client advice</li><li>Investigating claims, including liaising with policyholders and taking witness statements</li><li>Reviewing and interpreting medical evidence and expert reports</li><li>Attending court hearings, case reviews and pre-trial meetings</li><li>Ensuring compliance with client SLAs, reporting standards and reserving requirements</li><li>Maintaining accurate file management and correspondence</li><li>Building trusted relationships with clients and key stakeholders</li><li>Supporting business development and wider team initiatives</li></ul> <p><strong>About you</strong></p> <p><em>This role would suit an&nbsp;<strong>Insurance Litigation/Personal Injury Solicitor</strong>&nbsp;who:</em></p> <ul> <li>Has&nbsp;<strong>2–5 years’ PQE</strong>&nbsp;(guideline level, flexibility for the right candidate)</li><li>Brings experience in&nbsp;<strong>personal injury litigation</strong>&nbsp;(defence experience beneficial but not essential)</li><li>Is comfortable managing files within a fast-paced environment</li><li>Demonstrates strong drafting and analytical skills</li><li>Has an interest in advocacy and court work</li><li>Understands client service delivery, including SLAs and reporting standards</li><li>Takes a proactive, solutions-focused approach</li><li>Communicates effectively with clients and colleagues</li><li>Enjoys working as part of a collaborative and driven team</li></ul> <p><strong>The environment</strong></p> <p>You’ll be part of a&nbsp;<strong>growing Belfast office</strong>&nbsp;with strong ambitions and a reputation for delivering high-quality defence insurance work. The team offers a modern, flexible working culture with a genuine focus on development, giving you exposure to&nbsp;<strong>challenging and evolving areas of law</strong>.</p> <p>This is an excellent opportunity to build your career within a firm that values progression, collaboration and technical excellence.</p> <p>If you're an&nbsp;<strong>Insurance Litigation Solicitor considering your next move, we would welcome a confidential chat.</strong></p> <p><strong>How to Apply:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Online: Apply with your updated CV via the provided link</li><li>Contact: For immediate consideration, contact Becky Newton at G2 Legal</li></ul> <p>We look forward to hearing from you.</p> <p>#INDMALN</p>