About the Role:

MPA Recruitment is recruiting an Assistant Solicitor for the Northern Ireland Housing Executive. You’ll join the Legal Services team, manage your own caseload under supervision and help provide legal advice and representation across a range of contentious matters.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide timely legal advice, assistance and representation, supporting the Housing Executive’s statutory duties, policy development and business objectives.
• Assist with High Court civil litigation, including judicial review, tribunal work and social housing matters.
• Undertake contentious work as directed, including homelessness, employment law, Freedom of Information, data protection and civil litigation.
• Assist with quality assurance and settlement of public liability claims.
• Conduct legal research and prepare opinions, reports and briefing papers, including for Committee and Board approval.
• Liaise with clients, third parties, expert witnesses, courts and counsel, and accept new instructions as directed.
• Manage your own caseload under the supervision of Senior Solicitors and the Head of Legal Services. Keep case management records accurate and report regularly on progress.
• Support senior management advice, the annual Legal Services Business Plan and team reporting. Attend meetings as required and maintain your professional knowledge.

What We’re Looking for?

Essential Criteria:

• A degree or equivalent Level 6 qualification.
• Qualified solicitor of the Court of Judicature of Northern Ireland with the right to practise in Northern Ireland.
• At least 24 months’ relevant post-qualification experience providing or assisting with legal advice and assistance on claims litigation in the High Court or County Court.
• Strong analytical and decision-making skills, with the ability to organise a busy caseload, work under pressure and meet competing deadlines.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication and influencing skills, and the ability to work collaboratively.
• A current driving licence or access to transport that enables you to carry out the duties of the role in full.

Additional Information:

• An Access NI Check may be required for this role.

What we can offer you:

• Weekly pay
• Holiday pay
• Pension contribution
• 24/7 support from our dedicated recruitment consultants

Why Apply?

Build on your litigation experience with a varied public sector caseload and contribute to legal work that supports housing services across Northern Ireland.

How to Apply:

To apply, send your CV to [email protected] or contact our office on 02895 211111 for more information.

MPA Recruitment is an equal opportunities employer.