Northern Ireland Housing Executive

Phone Number: 03448920900
Email: recruit@nihe.gov.uk
Web: https://www.nihe.gov.uk/working-with-us/careers

Job description

Assistant Solicitor (Housing Management & Litigation) based in Belfast.

Responsibilities

• The Assistant Solicitor will undertake and assist in the provision of professional and timely legal advice and assistance in relation to a range of matters across the main functions of the team.
• The Assistant Solicitor will be expected to work independently, under the supervision of the Senior Solicitors within Legal Services to ensure the provision of a high-quality legal services to all levels of the organisation.
• To assist in the provision of legal advice and assistance in respect of the development and operation of Housing Executive policy matters.
• To undertake and assist in the quality assurance of settlement of public liability claims.
• To undertake research into legal issues and provide opinion papers as directed.

Skills and Qualifications

Essential Skills

• Possess a degree or equivalent level (Level 6) qualification.
• Be a solicitor of the Court of Judicature of Northern Ireland qualified to practice in Northern Ireland.

Further Information

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