Associate - 2-5 PQE

Clyde & Co

Associate in defence insurance team covering litigation cases in Belfast. Requires personal injury litigation experience and handles varied caseload with court appearances.

Posted 7/22/2026full-timeBelfast • 🇬🇧 United KingdomJuniorMid-LevelWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in personal injury litigation and effective case management, including drafting legal documents and adhering to court procedures. Proven ability to support business development and maintain client relationships through technical excellence and innovation.

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Personal Injury Litigation2-5 Years PQEDrafting Legal DocumentsClient Relationship ManagementCourt Appearances

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Hard Skills

Case ManagementLegal Document DraftingWitness Statement TakingMedical Record ReviewInterlocutory Proceedings

Soft Skills

Team CollaborationClient CommunicationRelationship Building

Industry Keywords

Defence Insurance ClaimsCourt TimetablesReporting RequirementsBusiness DevelopmentSLA Adherence

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

working with all members of the team
assisting and handling a varied caseload
appearing regularly in the Court
carrying out investigations with policyholders and taking witness statements
reviewing and interpreting medical records and medical reports
adhering to reporting and reserving requirements in relation to different client SLAs
file management including initial reports, updating reports and correspondence
attending and appearing at court and pre-trial meetings and adhering to court timetables
supporting the Partners in servicing existing clients, growing new business and maintaining relationships with clients using technical excellence and innovation
drafting of all legal documents and client advice
dealing with interlocutory proceedings, Court Reviews and client meetings
supporting marketing and business development activity with the team and the wider Clyde & Co casualty group

Requirements

What you’ll need

2-5 years PQE
Experience in personal injury litigation
Previous experience in dealing with defence insurance claims will be an advantage but is not essential

Benefits

Comp & perks

access to a range of learning and development opportunities
hybrid working with 2 days in the office and 3 days working from home