Assistant Solictor

Assistant Solicitor - Northern Ireland Housing Executive (Belfast)

Employer: Northern Ireland Housing Executive
Location: Housing Centre, 6th Floor, Belfast
Department: Legal Services Management - Legal Services Team
Hours: 37 hours per week (Monday-Friday, 9am-5pm)
Pay Rate: £19.32 per hour
Duration: 12th October 2026 - 12th January 2027
Grade: B6 (SCP 26)
Cover Reason: Increased workload

Overview

Staffline is recruiting on behalf of the Northern Ireland Housing Executive for an Assistant Solicitor to join its Legal Services Team, based at the Housing Centre in Belfast.

This is a temporary opportunity to support the Legal Services Department during a period of increased workload. The successful candidate will assist Band 7 and Band 8 Solicitors with litigation concerning housing matters, providing legal support and assistance across a range of cases.

The role will involve supporting legal proceedings, assisting with matters relating to gaining access to properties for inspection purposes, particularly concerning oil, gas and solid fuel installations, and attending court when required.

Key Duties:

• Assisting Band 7 and Band 8 Solicitors with litigation relating to housing matters.

• Providing legal assistance and support across a range of housing-related cases.

• Supporting legal proceedings concerning gaining access to properties to carry out inspections.

• Assisting with cases involving oil, gas and solid fuel installations.

• Attending court when necessary.

• Supporting the Legal Services Team with general legal work and case-related duties.

• Working collaboratively with colleagues to support the effective delivery of legal services.

Essential Criteria:

• Qualified Solicitor.

• Professional registration as a Solicitor.

• Between 1-5 years' relevant experience.

• Basic IT proficiency.

• Ability to provide effective legal support and assistance in housing-related matters.

• Good communication, organisational and analytical skills.

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Additional Requirements:

• Basic Access NI check required.

• Must hold the relevant professional qualifications and registration to practise as a Solicitor.

• Ability to attend court when required.

Working Conditions & Benefits

• 37 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 9am-5pm.

• £19.32 per hour.

• 23 days annual leave plus 12 public holidays.

• Minimum 20-minute break, which can be taken flexibly between 12pm and 2pm.

• Office-based role at the Housing Centre, 6th Floor, Belfast.

• Laptop and mobile phone provided.

• Temporary position covering a period of increased workload.

Apply Now

If you are interested in this opportunity and meet the above criteria, please upload your CV to the link or contact stephanie.wilson@stafflinerecruit.com.

To be shortlisted for this role, all applicants MUST meet the essential criteria, including the requirement to be a qualified and professionally registered Solicitor. Please ensure your CV clearly outlines your legal qualifications, professional registration and relevant experience.

Please note: This is a temporary position from 12th October 2026 until 12th January 2027, covering a period of increased workload. The role may be filled quickly, but your CV may be retained for consideration for future similar opportunities. As there are so many applications, unsuccessful candidates may not be contacted.

Successful candidates may need to apply for a Basic Access NI Certificate with Staffline, regardless of whether they already hold a valid certificate.