Litigation Legal Executive

Overview

As a Legal Executive in Belfast, you will manage a varied personal injury and/or litigation caseload within an established team. You’ll guide files from instruction to resolution, draft essential correspondence, and coordinate with clients, solicitors, counsel, and insurers. You will prepare cases for negotiation, settlement, or litigation while delivering high-quality client service and timely updates. This role offers a busy, supportive environment to grow your legal career and deepen your expertise in litigation.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of personal injury and/or litigation matters
• Handle files from initial instruction through to resolution
• Draft legal correspondence and documentation
• Liaise with clients, solicitors, counsel, insurers and other parties
• Prepare cases for negotiation, settlement and litigation
• Provide high-quality client service and keep clients updated
• Progress files efficiently in line with deadlines and regulatory requirements

Key requirements

• At least 2 years’ relevant experience in Personal Injury or Litigation
• Strong knowledge of litigation procedures and case management
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to manage a busy caseload independently
• Professional and client-focused approach

• client-focused
• strong communication
• organizational skills
• knowledge of litigation procedures
• case management
• drafting legal correspondence

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