Legal Officer (COPNI)

Legal Officer

Salary: £22.65 p/h

Location: Belfast

Hours: 9am - 5pm, Mon - Fri / 37 hours per week

Start date: ASAP

Duration: Up to 6 Months

Job Summary:

• The post holder supports the Head of Legal and Advocacy to deliver the organisation's casework and legal affairs.
• The Legal Officer works closely with the Commissioner, Chief Executive, Head of Legal and Advocacy, and stakeholder organisations and it is therefore imperative that effective working relationships are developed and fostered.
• The Legal Officer is expected to contribute effectively to the achievement of organisational goals and objectives by providing and overseeing the Commission's function of case review. The post holder will also be expected to contribute significantly to broader organisational objectives based on their involvement and responsibilities for policy/procedural review, continuous improvement, research & development, and stakeholder focus.

Essential Criteria:

• Possess a degree in law or a degree in legal studies of which law is the major component accompanied by another subject.
• Be qualified as a solicitor entitled to practice in Northern Ireland or in a position to become so entitled by the date of appointment.
• Have at least 3 years' post qualification experience within the last 5 years in at least two of the following areas: constitutional law, administrative law, contract law, employment law, civil litigation, human rights law, family law.

If you are interested and available for this position, please upload your CV to the link provided or contact Ray McPhillips. [email protected] or call on 02890242824

To be shortlisted for this role all applicants MUST meet the essential criteria. Please note that these roles may be filled quickly but your CV will be kept on file for future similar roles. As there are so many applications, unsuccessful candidates may not be contacted.

Successful candidates may need to apply for an Access NI Certificate with Staffline regardless if you already have a valid certificate. It will be a cost of between £16 - £32 depending on clearance level.