Solicitor

Role: Solicitor – Temporary – Belfast
Job Overview
VANRATH is assisting our client, a prominent public sector organisation, in their search for a Solicitor for an initial 3-month period with the possibility of extension. The Solicitor will provide expert legal advice and representation on employment law matters, working independently under the guidance of a Senior Solicitor.

• Salary: £21.98/hour
• 37 hours per week
• Belfast, with travel throughout NI

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide expert legal advice and representation on a wide range of employment matters, including advisory work, defending proceedings, and drafting legal documents such as pleadings, witness statements, and trial bundles.
• Conduct legal research, deliver strategic opinion papers, and advise clients and third parties while managing personal caseloads under supervision.
• Collaborate with team members to provide support on general litigation matters and ensure the delivery of high-quality legal services aligned with organisational objectives.
• Prepare and maintain information systems, briefing materials, business cases, and reports in line with organisational requirements and applicable regulations.
• Build and maintain effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders, ensuring compliance with policies, procedures, and legal frameworks.
• Support the development and resilience of the legal team by assisting with projects, covering colleagues’ responsibilities when required, and contributing to organisational initiatives.
• Continuously develop professional knowledge to deliver timely and high-quality legal services, while upholding the organisation’s reputation and ensuring adherence to best practices and governance standards.
• Undertake additional duties as necessary to meet organisational needs, ensuring flexibility and adaptability to changing priorities.

Essential Criteria

Applicants must provide evidence by the closing date for application that they meet the following essential criteria:

*refer to the Qualifications Framework

• Excellent analytical thinking and decision making skills
• Strong organisational skills in order to manage a busy and varied caseload
• Ability to work well under pressure of multiple deadlines
• Excellent interpersonal communication and influencing skills
• Willingness and ability to work collegiately

For further information on this job, or any other Public Sector role in Northern Ireland, apply via the link or contact Ryan Sykes for a confidential chat today. VANRATH acts as an agency and employment business for permanent recruitment and the supply of temporary workers.