NQ Solicitors - Belfast - September 2026

NQ Solicitors - Belfast - September 2026

Application Deadline: 26 June 2026

Department: CSG - Casualty (EL/PL / Complex Injury / Disease / Fraud / Motor Injury / Vehicle Hire and Damage)

Employment Type: Permanent

Location: Belfast

Description

We are looking to recruit a Newly Qualified Solicitor qualifying in September 2026 to join our Motor Injury team in Belfast. This is an excellent opportunity for an NQ solicitor with a genuine interest in defendant motor work to develop their career within a market-leading national practice.

You will handle a range of motor injury, credit hire and damage claims, acting for insurers and major corporate clients, with exposure to cases of varying value, complexity and severity.

Our National team advises a broad client base including leading insurers and household-name corporates. The wider practice covers defendant litigation across catastrophic injury, motor, casualty, disease, product liability, professional negligence and health & safety, alongside increasing involvement in pre-emptive advice and dispute resolution.

What you will do?

• Running and assisting on a varied caseload of litigated motor claims, including cases with disputed liability
• Attending court and counsel meetings where appropriate
• Working towards and maintaining individual financial and performance targets, including settlement rates, realisation rates and average claim spend
• Supporting marketing and business development activity, such as attending client events and training sessions
• Taking responsibility for quality control and compliance on own caseload, including accurate and timely management information
• Maintaining awareness of the firm's procedures, systems and strategic objectives
• Developing technical knowledge through training, supervision and self-directed learning
• Handling confidential information in line with the firm's data security and governance procedures

• Due to qualify as a Solicitor in September 2026
• A strong interest in, and enthusiasm for, motor injury, credit hire and damage work
• Previous experience in claimant or defendant litigation during a training contract is desirable
• Able to adopt a commercial and pragmatic approach to legal issues, with a strong client focus
• A confident communicator, able to communicate clearly and concisely both verbally and in writing
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise and manage workload effectively
• High level of attention to detail and ability to produce work to a consistently high standard
• Able to work both independently and collaboratively within a team
• Flexible, proactive and self-motivated
• Demonstrates alignment with the Firm's Cultural Principles (Clear, Creative, Determined and Supportive)

• High levels of flexibility and a great work life balance - https://jobs.dacbeachcroft.com/whats-in-it-for-you/
• A well-rounded remuneration package (which includes private medical insurance, income protection insurance and discounted gym membership, amongst many other benefits)
• 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