Solicitor – Immigration / Litigation / Employment
?? Belfast | Hybrid Working
?? £35,000 – £45,000 DOE + Excellent Benefits
An outstanding opportunity has arisen for a Newly Qualified Solicitor through to circa 3 years' PQE to join a highly regarded and growing Belfast law firm with an excellent reputation across Immigration, Employment and Litigation.
This role would particularly suit:
- An NQ Solicitor looking to specialise in Immigration Law
- A solicitor with Employment or Litigation experience seeking a new direction
- A candidate with strong advocacy, client care and case management skills who enjoys meaningful, people-focused work
The successful candidate will join a collaborative and highly respected team known for delivering practical, responsive and client-centred legal advice across a broad range of complex and high-profile matters.
The Opportunity
You will work across a varied caseload with exposure to:
- Personal and business immigration matters
- Skilled Worker and Sponsor Licence applications
- Visa and settlement applications
- Human rights and judicial review matters
- Tribunal and contentious work
- Employment-related immigration issues
The firm is recognised for its supportive culture, quality of work and strong reputation within Northern Ireland's legal market. You will work alongside experienced practitioners with genuine opportunities for mentoring, development and progression.
What We're Looking For
Candidates should ideally have:
- Qualified Solicitor status in Northern Ireland (or due to qualify shortly)
- Experience in Immigration Law OR transferable experience in Employment and/or Litigation
- Strong drafting and communication skills
- Excellent organisational and client management abilities
- A proactive and collaborative approach
- Interest in advocacy, contentious matters and client-facing work
Experience of tribunal work, judicial review or employment disputes would be particularly advantageous but is not essential.
What's on Offer
- Competitive salary package (£35,000 – £45,000 DOE)
- Hybrid working arrangements
- High quality and varied caseload
- Strong progression opportunities
- Supportive and well-established team environment
- Exposure to complex and meaningful legal work
- Belfast city centre location
This is an excellent opportunity to join a progressive and respected firm that continues to grow its specialist practice areas and invest in junior talent.
For further information on this exciting opportunity, apply via the link or contact the VANRATH office for a confidential chat today.
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Skills:
Solicitor NQ Immigration Litigation Employment
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?? Belfast | Hybrid Working ?? £35,000 – £45,000 DOE + Excellent Benefits
An outstanding opportunity has arisen for a Newly Qualified Solicitor through to circa 3 years’ PQE to join a highly regarded and growing Belfast law firm with an excellent reputation across Immigration, Employment and Litigation. This role would particularly suit:
- An NQ Solicitor looking to specialise in Immigration Law
- A solicitor with Employment or Litigation experience seeking a new direction
- A candidate with strong advocacy, client care and case management skills who enjoys meaningful, people-focused work
The successful candidate will join a collaborative and highly respected team known for delivering practical, responsive and client-centred legal advice across a broad range of complex and high-profile matters.
The Opportunity
You will work across a varied caseload with exposure to:
- Personal and business immigration matters
- Skilled Worker and Sponsor Licence applications
- Visa and settlement applications
- Human rights and judicial review matters
- Tribunal and contentious work
- Employment-related immigration issues
The firm is recognised for its supportive culture, quality of work and strong reputation within Northern Ireland’s legal market. You will work alongside experienced practitioners with genuine opportunities for mentoring, development and progression.
What We’re Looking For
Candidates should ideally have:
- Qualified Solicitor status in Northern Ireland (or due to qualify shortly)
- Experience in Immigration Law OR transferable experience in Employment and/or Litigation
- Strong drafting and communication skills
- Excellent organisational and client management abilities
- A proactive and collaborative approach
- Interest in advocacy, contentious matters and client-facing work
Experience of tribunal work, judicial review or employment disputes would be particularly advantageous but is not essential.
What’s on Offer
- Competitive salary package (£35,000 – £45,000 DOE)
- Hybrid working arrangements
- High quality and varied caseload
- Strong progression opportunities
- Supportive and well-established team environment
- Exposure to complex and meaningful legal work
- Belfast city centre location
This is an excellent opportunity to join a progressive and respected firm that continues to grow its specialist practice areas and invest in junior talent.
For further information on this exciting opportunity, apply via the link or contact the VANRATH office for a confidential chat today.
Follow VANRATH on LinkedIn for expert career advice, the latest jobs, industry news and much more
Skills:Solicitor NQ Immigration Litigation Employment
WHJS1_NI
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