JMK Solicitors

What is JMK Solicitors?

JMK Solicitors is Northern Ireland's leading personal injury law firm, founded in 2003. The firm has been the #1 personal injury practice in Northern Ireland since 2015 and made history as the first employer in NI to implement a 4-day working week with no reduction in pay. With offices in Belfast and Newry, JMK specialises in road traffic accidents, workplace injuries, public liability, and medical negligence claims.

The firm's pioneering adoption of the 4-day week has attracted significant attention, demonstrating that even in a demanding, client-facing legal environment, reduced working hours can be implemented successfully while maintaining exceptional service standards and business performance.

Where will I work?

JMK Solicitors operates from two offices in Northern Ireland: Belfast and Newry. The firm follows an on-site working model, with staff based at one of these two locations. The nature of personal injury legal work requires close team collaboration, client meetings, and court attendance, making office presence essential to delivering the firm's high standard of service.

What is the team like?

With approximately 86 employees, JMK Solicitors has a substantial team of solicitors, paralegals, claims handlers, and support staff. As the largest personal injury practice in Northern Ireland, the firm offers a professional yet progressive working environment. The decision to pioneer the 4-day week reflects a leadership team that values employee wellbeing and is willing to challenge traditional legal industry norms.

The team handles a high volume of personal injury cases across Northern Ireland, building deep expertise in this specialist area. The firm's sustained #1 ranking since 2015 speaks to the quality and dedication of its people.

Work-Life Balance

JMK Solicitors operates a 4-day working week at 32 hours with full pay. As the first employer in Northern Ireland to adopt this model, the firm has been a trailblazer in demonstrating that reduced-hours working is compatible with high-performance legal services. Staff enjoy a three-day weekend every week with no reduction in salary.

The firm's commitment to work-life balance is particularly notable given the traditionally demanding nature of legal work, where long hours have been the norm. JMK's success with the 4-day week has helped shift perceptions across the Northern Irish business community.

Perks and Benefits

• 4-day working week at full pay (32 hours)
• First employer in Northern Ireland to adopt 4-day week
• Professional development and CPD opportunities
• Employer pension contributions
• Healthcare benefits
• Two office locations in Belfast and Newry
• #1 personal injury practice in NI since 2015