Assistant Solictor

Assistant Solicitor - Northern Ireland Housing Executive (Housing Centre)

Employer: Northern Ireland Housing Executive
Location: Housing Centre, 6th Floor
Department: Legal Services Management - Legal Services Team
Hours: 37 hours per week (Mon-Fri, 9am-5pm)
Pay Rate: £19.32 per hour
Grade: B6 (SCP 26)
Contract: Temporary - 12 October 2026 to 12 January 2027
Reporting To: Kathryn Spratt
Reason for Vacancy: Increased workload

Overview

Staffline is recruiting on behalf of the Northern Ireland Housing Executive for an Assistant Solicitor to join the Legal Services Team at the Housing Centre. This temporary opportunity has arisen due to increased workload and will involve assisting Band 7 and Band 8 solicitors with housing-related litigation, property access matters and court attendance when required.

Assistant Solicitor - £19.32/hr

Key Duties:

• Assist Band 7 and Band 8 solicitors with litigation concerning housing matters.

• Provide support with housing-related legal proceedings and associated casework.

• Assist with legal matters concerning gaining access to properties to carry out inspections, primarily relating to oil, gas and solid fuel.

• Attend court when necessary.

• Support the Legal Services Team with the preparation and progression of housing-related legal matters.

• Assist with other relevant duties in response to the team's workload.

Essential Criteria:

• Qualified Solicitor.

• Relevant experience, with 1-5 years' experience indicated for the role.

• Basic IT proficiency.

• Ability to assist with housing-related litigation and legal casework.

• Good organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities.

• Ability to work effectively as part of a legal team.

Professional Requirements:

• Solicitor qualification and professional registration.

• Basic Access NI check required.

Working Arrangements and Benefits

• 37 hours per week, Monday to Friday.

• Working hours: 9am-5pm.

• Hourly rate: £19.32.

• Annual leave entitlement: 23 days plus 12 public holidays.

• Laptop and mobile phone provided.

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

• Based at the Housing Centre, 6th Floor, Legal Services.

Apply Now

If you are interested in this opportunity and meet the above criteria, please submit your CV via the application link or contact your Staffline recruitment representative for further information.

To be shortlisted for this role, applicants must meet the essential criteria. Please note that this is a temporary position running from 12 October 2026 to 12 January 2027. The role may be filled quickly, but your CV may be retained for consideration for future similar opportunities. Due to the volume of applications received, unsuccessful candidates may not be contacted.

Successful candidates may be required to apply for an Access NI certificate through Staffline, regardless of whether they already hold a valid certificate. Any applicable fee and clearance requirements should be confirmed with the recruitment team.