Legal Assistant

Northern Ireland Civil Service; Belfast City District; Hybrid; GBP 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Flexitime

Mon-Fri pattern

Job summary

Northern Ireland Civil Service is seeking a Legal Assistant Executive Officer for the James House, Belfast location. The role involves interpreting legislation, advising on land-related matters and handling complex conveyancing tasks within a supportive team.

The ideal candidate will have two A-levels and at least 18 months' relevant experience, including legal work; hybrid working and flexitime are available.

Qualifications

• Two A-levels and at least 18 months' relevant experience.
• Minimum 18 months' experience undertaking legal work, including land/conveyancing areas.

Responsibilities

• Assess and apply legislative provisions and policies on land matters.
• Examine complex legal and ownership documents to advise on land transactions.
• Provide specialist legal and property guidance to colleagues.
• Manage complex land cases, including boundary disputes and title issues.
• Coordinate with Solicitor's Office, Land Registry and external bodies.

Skills

Legal research

Land law

Conveyancing

Policy interpretation

Education

Two A-levels

Job description

Position: Legal Assistant Executive Officer

Location: James House, Belfast
Salary: £
Contract: Temporary, ongoing
Hours: 37 hours per week

Staffline Recruitment Ireland is currently recruiting an Legal Assistant Executive Officer on behalf of the Northern Ireland Civil Service (NICS), based in James House, Belfast.

The Role - Main Duties

• Assess, interpret and apply legislative provisions, statutory procedures and departmental policies relating to land acquisition, vesting, disposal and land management matters.
• Examine and interpret complex legal, conveyancing and land ownership documentation to inform recommendations and decisions on land transactions.
• Provide specialist advice and guidance on legal and property-related matters.
• Manage complex and contentious land cases, including adverse possession claims, encroachments, title defects and boundary disputes.
• Liaise with the Departmental Solicitor's Office, Land Registry, Land and Property Services, external solicitors and other statutory bodies to resolve complex legal and property issues.
• Review legal documentation relating to vesting orders, conveyances, transfers, leases and wayleaves, ensuring compliance with statutory and procedural requirements.

Qualifications

Applicants must have two A-levels and at least 18 months' relevant experience.

Candidates must demonstrate at least 18 months' experience undertaking legal work, including one or more of the following areas:

• Application, administration or enforcement of legal rules.
• Conveyancing or Land Registry work.
• Criminal or civil courts and tribunals.
• Hybrid working available.
• Flexitime arrangements.
• Monday to Friday working pattern.
• Supportive team environment with opportunities for professional development.

Additional Information

Applicants must meet the essential criteria to be considered for shortlisting.

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

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