Assistant Solicitor – Public Sector

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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?

  • £37,171 salary
  • 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

For further information on this opportunity, or any other position in Belfast or wider Northern Ireland, please apply via the link or contact Conor Birch in the strictest confidence.

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Location: Belfast
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?

  • £37,171 salary
  • 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

For further information on this opportunity, or any other position in Belfast or wider Northern Ireland, please apply via the link or contact Conor Birch in the strictest confidence.

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Benefits:Additional Benefits

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Posted: May 20th, 2026