Personal Injury Solicitor (Claimant), 1–5 PQE

Company: Abacus Recruitment
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Location: Belfast
Job Description:

Overview

In Belfast, join a well-regarded litigation practice as a claimant Personal Injury solicitor. You will manage a busy PI caseload across road traffic, workplace, public liability and serious injury matters, contributing to a trusted client-centered service. You’ll balance strong technical ability with clear, empathetic communication to keep clients informed at every stage. This role offers the opportunity to work within a focused claimant team and support the firm’s commitment to impactful, accessible personal injury cases. You will be part of a respected NI practice that values practical, compassionate advocacy and client outcomes.

Pay / Benefits

  • salary 40,000–60,000
  • permanent role
  • opportunity to develop in NI practice

Responsibilities

  • Manage claimant Personal Injury caseload across RTA, cycling/motorcycle, workplace accidents, industrial hearing loss, public liability, holiday injuries and serious injuries
  • Provide high-quality legal advice and advocacy for PI claims
  • Maintain clear, empathetic communication with clients and keep them informed throughout the process
  • Draft, review and negotiate settlements; handle court proceedings where appropriate
  • Collaborate with colleagues to ensure compliant, efficient case progression
  • Contribute to business development and referral relationships within the NI market

Key requirements

  • 1–5 PQE in personal injury
  • Ideally claimant-side experience
  • NI qualification or E&W/ROI qualification with a view to practising in NI
  • Clear, empathetic communication
  • clear communication
  • empathy
  • client-care orientation
  • PI litigation case management
  • negotiation and settlement
  • court procedure familiarity

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Posted: November 1st, 2026