Legal Officer (38k / Belfast / Immediate)

VanRath; Belfast; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

A respected public body in Belfast is seeking a Legal Officer to provide professional legal support within its Legal Services Directorate. This office-based role offers an excellent opportunity for a qualified solicitor with experience in discrimination and employment law. Responsibilities include providing legal advice, preparing legal documents, and supporting investigations. The ideal candidate should hold a current practising certificate and possess strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• Hold a current practising certificate issued by the Law Society of Northern Ireland.
• Experience in providing legal advice or casework in discrimination or employment law.
• Strong communication and drafting skills.
• Ability to manage a varied caseload.
• Work effectively within a team.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal advice and assistance on discrimination and employment law matters.
• Prepare case files, correspondence, and reports.
• Assist in drafting legal submissions and other documents.
• Support investigation and progression of legal complaints.
• Liaise with clients and external agencies.

Skills

Legal advice

Discrimination law

Employment law

Communication skills

Drafting skills

Education

Practising certificate issued by the Law Society of Northern Ireland

Job description

Legal Officer

Location: Belfast (office-based)
Salary: £37,694 - £38,990
Hours: 37 per week (Monday to Friday, 9:00am - 5:00pm)
Contract: Initial 3 months (possibility of extension, subject to budget)

Overview

A temporary opportunity has arisen for a Legal Officer to join the Legal Services Directorate within a respected public body. This role is equivalent to Staff Officer grade and will involve providing professional legal support across a range of casework and advisory matters.

Working as part of an established legal team, the post-holder will support the delivery of the Commission's statutory functions, with a particular focus on areas such as discrimination, equality and employment law.

This position is office-based and offers an excellent opportunity for a qualified solicitor to gain further experience within a specialist legal environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide legal advice and assistance on a range of matters, particularly those relating to discrimination and employment law.
• Prepare case files, correspondence, and reports for internal and external stakeholders.
• Assist in the drafting of legal submissions, opinions and other documentation as required.
• Support the investigation and progression of legal complaints.
• Liaise with clients, solicitors, counsel, and other agencies as appropriate.

The Ideal Candidate

Applicants must:

• Hold a current practising certificate issued by the Law Society of Northern Ireland.
• Demonstrate experience in providing legal advice or casework in areas such as discrimination law, employment law, or related fields.
• Possess strong communication and drafting skills with the ability to manage a varied caseload.
• Work effectively within a team in a busy legal office environment.

For more information, please contact Ethan Boylan today. IND04