Insurance Defence/Litigation Solicitors [2 to 4 Year PQE] – Dublin
* Date: 4th December 2025 [Ref: EO242]
* Level: Associate x 2
* Hybrid: Dublin/Hybrid [3 Days in Office]
We are looking for expressions of interest from Insurance Defence/Litigation Solicitors, who are seeking a new opportunity in 2026.
We have been instructed by an established firm, based in Dublin, that is looking to recruit
Associates in Insurance Defence/Litigation with 2 to 4 years PQE
. You will have a solid and proven track record in general defence work.
You be completely familiar with all aspects of Defence Litigation from initial consultation through to settlement/ hearing in both personal injuries and/or professional indemnity.
This is a unique and exciting opportunity to work within a busy and ambitious team. The role presents significant opportunities for training, growth, and career development in a unique team.
Particular experience required;
* Hardworking, run own caseload, with supervision as required, and files and moving cases along efficiently.
* Experience of acting for insurers, preferably undertaking general liability/personal injuries defence work. [willingness to take responsibility for a varied and challenging caseload, under supervision, including motor, EL/PL, defamation and product liability cases]
* Assisting senior staff members on more complex and/or high value cases.
* Provision of strong legal advice to clients, identifying areas of potential financial risk and providing expert/timely proactive guidance
* Experience in the full Insurance Defence process, investigations, risk assessments, organising medical reports, quantum, claims, motions, briefing counsel, attending settlement meetings, attending court etc.
* Commercial Litigation / Contractual Disputes.
* Play a proactive role in business development including writing articles, delivering presentations and facilitating seminars.
Please contact in confidence to discuss further.
** Please note, only candidates that match the minimum job requirements above will be contacted **
CONTACT
Eamonn O'Reilly, Director on or email: (All applications and discussions will be treated in strict confidence)
At CareerSteps, for over 24 years we have been successfully guiding, coaching, and advancing the careers of professionals in;
►
Legal – Law Firms & In-House
[Solicitors, Partners, Senior Associates, Associates, Of Counsel, In-House Counsel, Recently & Newly Qualified, Foreign Qualified Solicitor, Foreign Qualified Lawyer]
We have long relationships [over 24 years] with our law firm clients nationwide but primarily based in; Dublin, Cork, Belfast, Kerry, London, Provincial firms.
► Forensics & eDiscovery, LegalTech
► Corporate Governance & Company Secretary
► Cyber Security/Information Security
► Data Privacy/Data Protection/AI Governance
► ESG, Compliance & Risk, Crypto Risk
► Tax & Audit
Dublin, Cork, Galway, Belfast, London, Remote, Provincial.
In that time, we have worked with Legal Firms [Irish & International], Accountancy Firms, Advisory Firms, International Trust & Corporate Service Providers, Fund Governance Firms, Global Financial Services Organisations, PLC's, Large Technology Organisations, Telecoms, Banking & Insurance Companies.