Legal Assistant – Crown Solicitor's Office, Belfast
Pay Rate: £47,304 per annum
Location: Belfast - Crown Solicitor's Office
Hours: 9:00am – 5:00pm, Monday to Friday
Contract: Temporary ongoing
Working Pattern: Full-time, 37 hours per week
Benefits
* Competitive salary of £47,304
* Hybrid working available following training
* Flexitime arrangements
* 37‑hour working week
* Monday to Friday working pattern
* Opportunity to work within the Crown Solicitor's Office
* Exposure to high‑profile litigation work
Key Responsibilities
* Manage litigation casework, including complex cases such as Hearing Loss proceedings
* Provide detailed written and oral legal advice to clients
* Draft pleadings and legal documentation; prepare instructions to counsel
* Review and analyse legal documents and provide commentary
* Instruct and liaise with counsel during consultations and hearings
* Review large volumes of case documentation, gather evidence, and engage with witnesses and representatives
* Prepare witnesses for civil claims and oral hearings
* Assist with hearing preparation, including e‑bundles, submissions, and follow‑up actions
* Manage and progress an individual caseload independently
* Accurately record chargeable time in line with CSO policies
Essential Criteria
* Qualified Barrister or Solicitor entitled to practise in Northern Ireland
* Hold a valid practising certificate
Desirable Criteria
* Experience working within a legal team providing advice and representation in litigation matters
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