Legal Professionals - #2185521

Legal Professionals - Northern Ireland Civil Service

Location: Belfast & Downpatrick, Northern Ireland
Salary: £17.43 per hour - £61,673 per annum (depending on role)
Contract: Temporary, ongoing
Hours: Full-time | 37 hours per week | Monday to Friday

What's on Offer?

• Competitive rates of pay
• Hybrid working available for selected roles
• Flexible working arrangements, including flexitime
• Opportunities to gain valuable public sector experience
• Varied and challenging legal work
• Professional development opportunities

Current Opportunities

• Legal Assistant - Belfast: £17.43 per hour
• Deputy Principal Legal Officer - Downpatrick: £47,304 per annum
• Legal Advisor - Belfast: £47,615 per annum
• Principal Legal Officer - Belfast: £61,673 per annum

Key Responsibilities

Depending on the role, responsibilities may include:

• Providing legal advice and administrative support to government departments
• Managing litigation, Judicial Reviews and complex legal casework
• Drafting and reviewing legal documentation, legislation and policies
• Conducting legal research and interpreting relevant legislation
• Supporting dispute resolution and regulatory compliance
• Liaising with legal teams, Counsel and key stakeholders
• Managing competing priorities and maintaining accurate case records

Essential Criteria

Requirements vary depending on the position:

• Legal Assistant: Relevant legal knowledge, administrative skills and the ability to support legal casework.
• Deputy Principal Legal Officer: Degree in law or a related discipline, relevant experience in legislation or policy development, and experience leading a team.
• Legal Advisor: Qualified Solicitor or Barrister with a minimum of 5 years' post-qualification experience and strong litigation experience.
• Principal Legal Officer: Qualified Solicitor or Barrister with a minimum of 3 years' post-qualification experience and relevant legal expertise.

Applicants should demonstrate strong communication, organisational and analytical skills, with the ability to work effectively in a professional environment.

Successful candidates may be required to complete appropriate pre-employment and security checks.

Additional Information

Applicants must meet the essential criteria to be shortlisted for this role.

Please note that vacancies may be filled quickly. However, your CV may be retained for consideration for future similar opportunities.

Successful candidates may be required to undergo the appropriate security clearance process and must therefore have resided in the UK for at least three years.

How to Apply

If you are interested in and available for this position, please upload your CV via the application link or contact Charlene Quinn for further information.

Email: [email protected]

Desired Skills and Experience

Depending on the role, responsibilities may include:
* Providing legal advice and administrative support to government departments
* Managing litigation, Judicial Reviews and complex legal casework
* Drafting and reviewing legal documentation, legislation and policies
* Conducting legal research and interpreting relevant legislation
* Supporting dispute resolution and regulatory compliance
* Liaising with legal teams, Counsel and key stakeholders
* Managing competing priorities and maintaining accurate case records