Legal Executive Assistant

Company: Riada Resourcing
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Location: Belfast
Job Description:

Contact Wendy Blair |

Legal Executive Assistant – Belfast – NI Water

Be part of the organisation that delivers one of Northern Ireland’s most important public services. As a Legal Executive Assistant with NI Water, you’ll support employment case management, coordinate key legal processes, and contribute to the smooth running of a trusted public utility.

About the role:

  • £29,863 per annum
  • Monday to Friday
  • 37 hours per week
  • Westland House, Belfast with hybrid available after 3 months
  • Fixed term for 12 months
  • Please note closing date for this vacancy is 29th June 2026 – however you can register your interest for other upcoming vacancies by applying today

What you’ll be doing in this role:

  • To conduct legal research into relevant issues and analyse complex legal issues, in order to provide high level advice to senior managers and stakeholders.
  • To draft, review, analyse and organise high quality documents in litigation and other matters, such as contracts, correspondence and witness statements.
  • To organise and maintain case files and databases, and compile litigation bundles to a high standard of quality and accuracy.
  • To attend court hearings and tribunals, to assist management and the companys legal representatives during legal proceedings
  • To provide administrative support as needed.
  • To undertake other relevant duties as required.

What you’ll need for this role:

  • A 3rd level qualification (HND or Degree, or equivalent) in a relevant subject (eg Law; Paralegal Practice).
  • One years experience of providing end-to-end legal administrative support for complex employment law litigation in the legal, public or private sector.
  • One years experience of researching and analysing complex legal information in relation to employment matters, and producing high quality summaries for senior managers, legal counsel and other stakeholders;
  • Current driving licence and a private vehicle available for official business or access to a form of transport which will enable the postholder to meet the requirements of the role.

If this sounds like the next step in your career, wed love to hear from you! Even if you dont meet every listed requirement, we encourage you to apply we may have other suitable roles for you. Apply online, emailyour CV to or give Wendy a call on to find out more.

Riada Resourcing is an equal opportunities employer

Skills:law

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Posted: July 1st, 2026