Litigator

HMRC; Belfast; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A government agency in Northern Ireland is seeking a Litigator to join their fast-paced Litigation team. The role includes managing casework and advocating in the Tribunal. The ideal candidate will have experience in litigation and legal qualifications. This position offers a chance to support senior colleagues in complex cases while ensuring compliance with legal deadlines.

Qualifications

• Experience in litigation and managing cases.
• Ability to draft applications and correspond with relevant parties.
• Knowledge of tax, benefits & credits administration.

Responsibilities

• Make decisions about case progression.
• Draft applications and notices for the tribunal.
• Manage all aspects of case management from start to finish.
• Support senior colleagues on complex cases.

Skills

Experience as a Litigator

Experience in administering litigation

Operational experience in tax activity

Legal Qualification in law or tax/accountancy

Education

Law degree or Tax/accountancy qualification

Job description

The Band O Litigators will be expected to develop an acceptable level of knowledge, skills and understanding and work as part of a fast-paced Litigation team but may also be asked to support colleagues in other parts of HMRC Legal Group and the wider HMRC.Advocacy is an important part of being a litigator and successful candidates will be expected to advocate in the Tribunal. The successful applicants will be responsible for delivering casework and/or providing support to Litigators on large-scale Litigation projects, depending on where the business need is. The duties will vary depending on the post.Please see employer website for full job details & person specification.

Responsibilities

• Making decisions about case progression.
• Drafting of applications and notices for the First-tier Tribunal (FTT).
• Correspond with the FTT, Appellant, and their representatives at the initial stages of litigation and when required in future stages of litigation.
• Prepare chronologies.
• Identify relevant documents and produce bundles.
• Presenting hearings on behalf of HMRC at the FTT (in person or via video).
• Draft submissions and other key documents to the Tribunal outlining HMRC’s case.
• As a case holder, manage or support all aspects of case management from commencement of proceedings through to hearing and conclusion, ensuring legal deadlines are strictly adhered to.
• Provide support to experienced senior colleagues on complex cases.

Skills and Qualifications

• Experience as a Litigator; or
• Experience of supporting the administration of litigation or reviews (tax, non-tax and benefits & credits); or
• Operational experience of direct or indirect tax activity; or
• Legal Qualification - a law degree or a Tax or accountancy qualification.

Area: Derry or Londonderry
Closing date: 06 Nov 2025

Area: All of Northern Ireland
Closing date: 07 Nov 2025