Legal Executive Assistant

Job Title: Legal Executive Assistant

Location: Westland, Belfast

Length: Fixed Term Contract

Hours of work: 42hrs Monday - Friday

The Client:

NI Water was set up in 2007 to provide water and wastewater services in Northern Ireland. They recognise that people are what make Northern Ireland Water a great place to work, so they are always looking for talented and passionate individuals that can help them on the journey to becoming world class.

The Role:

The post holder will be required:

• 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 company's legal representatives during legal proceedings
• To provide administrative support as needed.
• To undertake other relevant duties as required.

The principal accountabilities listed above describe the areas covered by the role as envisaged at the time of writing but are not intended to be an exhaustive list. The HR Administrative & Legal Assistant will be expected to accept reasonable alterations and additional responsibilities of a similar level that may arise in future.

Requirements:

ESSENTIAL CRITERIA

• A 3rd level qualification (HND or Degree, or equivalent) in a relevant subject (eg Law; Paralegal Practice)
• One year's experience of providing end-to-end legal administrative support for complex employment law litigation in the legal, public or private sector.
• One year's 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.

DESIRABLE CRITERIA

1. Two years' relevant experience in respect of Criterion 2 and Criterion 3, above.
2. Membership of the Institute of Paralegals

About Staffline:
At Staffline Recruitment Ireland, we bridge the gap between talent and opportunity. As the leading recruitment agency and an equal opportunities employer, we are dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive environment. We excel in understanding the specific needs of our clients and candidates, providing tailored, efficient staffing solutions across various sectors. Committed to excellence and driven by a passion for growth, we offer a spectrum of opportunities. Partner with us for a seamless recruitment journey and advance your career with Staffline.