Junior Associate

Company: Hunter Savage
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Location: Belfast
Job Description:

Associate Solicitor (NQ-3 PQE) – Belfast

The Opportunity

We are working with a leading law firm to recruit an Associate Solicitor to join their Belfast team.

This is an excellent opportunity for an NQ to 3 years’ PQE solicitor to gain exposure to high-quality litigation, insurance, healthcare and professional liability work within a specialist and well-established team.

You’ll work closely with experienced senior solicitors and partners, developing your technical skills while gaining hands-on experience across complex and varied disputes. This role would suit a junior solicitor who is keen to build a career within litigation and insurance law, with strong support, training and progression available.

Top 3 Things to Know About this Job

  • Excellent opportunity for an NQ-3 PQE solicitor to develop within a leading law firm
  • Strong exposure to litigation, insurance, healthcare and professional liability matters
  • Supportive team environment with high-quality training, mentorship and progression

The Role

You will:

  • Work on a broad range of litigation and insurance-related matters
  • Assist senior solicitors and partners on complex and high-value claims
  • Liaise with clients, counsel, experts and other external stakeholders
  • Attend consultations, hearings, mediations and settlement discussions where required
  • Develop responsibility for your own files as your experience grows
  • Work as part of a collaborative and specialist team

The Person

The ideal candidate will have:

  • NQ-3 years’ PQE as a solicitor
  • Experience in litigation, insurance defence, healthcare, professional negligence or a related contentious area
  • Strong drafting, analytical and communication skills
  • Good attention to detail and the ability to manage deadlines

The Reward

  • Join a leading international law firm with a strong reputation in litigation and insurance
  • Competitive salary and benefits package
  • Excellent training and development from experienced lawyers
  • High-quality work with strong client exposure
  • Supportive, collaborative and ambitious Belfast team

Next Steps

For further information and to apply for this Associate Solicitor role, please contact Nikki Bell at Hunter Savage:

Skills:Solicitor Defence Insurance Litigation

Benefits:Work From Home

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Posted: June 22nd, 2026