Assistant Solicitor - Public Sector

VANRATH; Belfast City District; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

Vanrath is seeking an Assistant Solicitor for a Belfast-based role within a large regional public sector organisation. The position involves exposure to High Court litigation, judicial review, and tribunal work across Northern Ireland, with travel as required.

You will provide cross-cutting legal support across contentious and non-contentious matters, manage caseloads, and contribute to policy-related legal work while liaising with clients, courts, and external stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Qualified Solicitor entitled to practise in Northern Ireland.
• Minimum 24 months' post-qualification experience in litigation matters within the High Court or County Court.
• Strong analytical and decision-making skills.
• Experience managing a busy caseload and working to deadlines.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a legal team.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Full driving licence (or access to suitable transport).

Responsibilities

• Provide legal advice and assistance across a range of contentious and non-contentious matters.
• Support the conduct of High Court litigation, judicial review and tribunal proceedings.
• Manage and progress legal casework under the supervision of Senior Solicitors.
• Conduct legal research and prepare opinion papers and briefing materials.
• Liaise with clients, Counsel, courts and external stakeholders.
• Assist with public liability claims and policy-related legal matters.
• Maintain accurate case management records and reporting systems.
• Support senior management and contribute to legal service delivery objectives.

Skills

Solicitor NI

Litigation experience

High Court experience

Stakeholder management

Organisational skills

Decision making

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

Education

Qualified NI Solicitor

Job description

VANRATH are delighted to be supporting a Public Sector employer who are actively seeking an Assistant Solicitor to join their team in Belfast.

What's in it for you?

• £19.32 per hour
• Belfast-based role with travel across Northern Ireland
• Exposure to High Court litigation, judicial review and tribunal work
• Opportunity to work across a broad range of public sector legal matters

About your next employer

You'll be joining a large regional public sector organisation delivering essential housing and community services across Northern Ireland. The Legal Services team plays a key role in supporting the organisation's statutory functions, governance and operational delivery.

About you

• Qualified Solicitor entitled to practise in Northern Ireland
• Minimum 24 months' post-qualification experience in litigation matters within the High Court or County Court
• Strong analytical and decision-making skills
• Experience managing a busy caseload and working to deadlines
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Ability to work collaboratively within a legal team
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
• Full driving licence (or access to suitable transport)

What you'll do

• Provide legal advice and assistance across a range of contentious and non-contentious matters
• Support the conduct of High Court litigation, judicial review and tribunal proceedings
• Manage and progress legal casework under the supervision of Senior Solicitors
• Conduct legal research and prepare opinion papers and briefing materials
• Liaise with clients, Counsel, courts and external stakeholders
• Assist with public liability claims and policy-related legal matters
• Maintain accurate case management records and reporting systems
• Support senior management and contribute to legal service delivery objectives