Insurance Risk Associate
Location: Dublin, Ireland - Full Time
A top-tier law firm is seeking to recruit Litigation Solicitors at Associate level to join its highly regarded Insurance and Risk team. The firm is known for its extensive experience in sectors such as Energy, Technology, Financial Services, Built Environment, and Healthcare Life Sciences.
The Role:
As an Insurance Risk Associate, you will join a multi-disciplinary team recognized as one of Ireland's leading providers of legal services to the insurance sector. The firm prides itself on long-standing relationships with clients ranging from Fortune 500 insurance companies to self-insured multinational corporations. Working as part of an integrative and collaborative team, your role will involve representing a wide range of national and international insurance companies. As the team continues to grow, you will be involved in a broad range of work, including new and emerging types of claims, and assisting high-profile domestic and international companies in managing their self-insured claims portfolios.
Key Responsibilities:
- Handle a variety of insurance defence litigation cases, including new and emerging types of claims.
- Manage your own caseload in a demanding and fast-paced environment.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with clients and third-party contacts at all levels.
- Attend hearings, settlement talks, and consultations.
- Collaborate effectively within a team to deliver high-quality legal services.
Candidate Requirements:
- NQ-3 years of previous insurance defence litigation experience with thorough knowledge of litigation procedures and practices.
- Proven ability to manage a caseload independently and work in a team setting.
- Strong relationship-building skills with clients and third-party contacts.
- Experience attending hearings, settlement talks, and consultations.
- Excellent academic record; qualified as a solicitor in Ireland or England and Wales.
Ideal Candidate Attributes:
- Highly self-motivated and hardworking, with excellent drafting and attention to detail.
- Strong organisational and IT skills, with the ability to use technology to drive efficient work practices.
- Excellent communication, negotiation, and decision-making skills.
- Experience in MI reporting and attending file review meetings with clients.
- Proactive in knowledge development with a good awareness of current trends and decisions in insurance defence litigation.
- Experience presenting to clients for CPD.
Why Join This Top-Tier Firm?
- Competitive remuneration and benefits package, including pension, healthcare, and bonus.
- Opportunity to work with an enviable client base and strong career progression opportunities.
- Friendly and informal working atmosphere with flexible/hybrid working arrangements.
- Focus on employee involvement, wellbeing, and success.
- Engage in social events, clubs, and initiatives such as wellness programs, fitness classes, and diversity committees.
- Access to extensive knowledge and education programs to facilitate your development as a lawyer.
The firm values a diverse and inclusive workforce and is an equal opportunity employer. If you are an experienced insurance risk solicitor looking to advance your career in a dynamic and supportive environment, we encourage you to apply.
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