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
Who you are
- 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)
What's in it for you?
- 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
We are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, which aligns closely to our cultural principles (Determined, Clear, Creative and Supportive). If you are excited about this role and being part of our culture, but your past experience does not align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles!
