Insurance Defence Solicitor - Year PQE

Insurance Defence Solicitor – 2 to 4 Year PQE – Dublin

26th April, 2024 [Ref: EO240]

Hybrid: Dublin/Hybrid

We have been instructed by a leading international firm, based in Dublin, that is looking to recruit an Insurance Defence Solicitor with 2 to 4 years PQE. You will have a solid and proven track record in general defence work.

You be completely familiar with all aspects of Defence Litigation from initial consultation through to settlement/ hearing in both personal injuries and/or professional indemnity.

This is an exciting opportunity to work within a busy and ambitious team within the Dublin office. The role presents significant opportunities for training, growth, and career development in a unique team.

Particular experience required;

• Hardworking, run own caseload, with supervision as required, and files and moving cases along efficiently.
• Experience of acting for insurers, preferably undertaking general liability/personal injuries defence work. [willingness to take responsibility for a varied and challenging caseload, under supervision, including motor, EL/PL, defamation and product liability cases]
• Assisting senior staff members on more complex and/or high value cases.
• Provision of strong legal advice to clients, identifying areas of potential financial risk and providing expert/timely proactive guidance
• Experience in the full Insurance Defence process, investigations, risk assessments, organising medical reports, quantum, claims, motions, briefing counsel, attending settlement meetings, attending court etc.
• Commercial Litigation / Contractual Disputes.
• Play a proactive role in business development including writing articles, delivering presentations and facilitating seminars

Package/Reward/Progression:

Extremely competitive market leading salary and benefits Package on offer to the successful candidate together with genuine opportunities for career progression and development.

Please contact in confidence to discuss further.

** Please note, only candidates that match the minimum job requirements above will be contacted for this role **

CONTACT

Eamonn O’Reilly, Director on or email: (All applications and discussions will be treated in strict confidence)

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