DAC Beachcroft
NQ Solicitors - Belfast - September 2026
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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) 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 pre‑litigation and 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
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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!
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We are happy to talk flexible working with our Flex Forward scheme. We would encourage you to talk to us about our approach to flexible working during the hiring process if you would like to explore this further.
Note for Recruitment Agencies DAC Beachcroft manages all vacancies via our in-house recruitment teams, prioritising direct sourcing and referrals. When external support is required, roles are released to selected agencies on our Preferred Supplier List (PSL).
Speculative CVs sent to any DAC Beachcroft employee without prior instruction from our recruitment teams (LLP and CSG) will not be accepted, and no fees will be payable.
For PSL queries, please contact: recruitment@dacbeachcroft.com or csgrecruitment@dacbeachcroft.com
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