Litigation Solicitor - Property Recoveries

Litigation Solicitor - Property Recoveries | Belfast | Hybrid Working | Leading Salary + Excellent Benefits

I'm delighted to be partnering with a leading national law firm to recruit a Litigation Solicitor (0-4 years' PQE) to join its growing Property Recoveries team in Belfast.

This is an excellent opportunity to join one of the UK's leading insurance litigation practices, managing high-quality claimant property recovery matters while benefiting from structured mentoring, genuine career progression and an outstanding benefits package. Whether you're looking to build your expertise in insurance litigation or broaden your litigation experience within a highly respected team, this role offers exposure to complex, varied work from day one.

• Join a leading national litigation team with an excellent reputation in insurance disputes.
• Manage your own varied caseload while receiving support on more complex matters.
• Gain exposure to high-quality claimant property recovery litigation.
• Hybrid working with an excellent work-life balance.
• Ongoing training, mentoring and genuine long-term career progression.
• Market-leading salary and comprehensive benefits package, including private medical insurance, income protection and discounted gym membership.
• Opportunities to become involved in client development, networking and ESG initiatives.

Working within a collaborative and supportive litigation team, you'll manage a varied caseload of claimant property recovery matters arising from insured losses including fire, flood, escape of water and impact damage.

You'll be responsible for progressing claims from initial investigation through to settlement or trial while developing strong relationships with clients, insurers and colleagues across the wider business.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Managing your own caseload of property recovery claims.
• Investigating liability and advising on litigation strategy.
• Drafting Letters of Claim, court proceedings and other legal documentation.
• Obtaining witness statements and reviewing technical and evidential documentation.
• Instructing Counsel and expert witnesses where appropriate.
• Negotiating settlements with third parties and insurers.
• Progressing claims through disclosure, litigation and trial where required.
• Supporting business development and maintaining strong client relationships.
• Ensuring compliance with client protocols, regulatory requirements and internal procedures.

We're keen to speak with solicitors who have:

• 0-4 years' PQE with litigation experience.
• A genuine interest in insurance litigation and property recovery work.
• Strong drafting, analytical and negotiation skills.
• Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Confidence managing files and building strong client relationships.
• A commercial mindset with a proactive and collaborative approach.
• The ability to analyse complex factual evidence and develop practical legal solutions.

Previous experience in insurance litigation or property recovery would be advantageous but is not essential.

• Leading salary within the Northern Ireland legal market.
• Comprehensive benefits package, including private medical insurance, income protection and discounted gym membership.
• Hybrid working and genuine flexibility.
• High-quality claimant litigation work within a nationally recognised team.
• Structured training, mentoring and ongoing professional development.
• Clear opportunities for career progression within a growing practice.
• Regular social, networking and ESG initiatives.
• A supportive, collaborative culture where your contribution is recognised and rewarded.

If you're looking to join a firm that offers high-quality litigation work, genuine career progression and one of the strongest benefits packages available , I'd be delighted to speak with you in confidence.

Apply via the link below or contact Ciaran Gallagher at VANRATH for a confidential discussion.

Skills:
Solicitor Litigation Property