Legal Officer - Public Sector

VANRATH is currently recruiting for a Legal Officer to join a respected public sector organisation in Belfast City Centre on an initial interim contract.

This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified legal professional or experienced legal candidate to join a busy team, providing legal advice and support across the organisation while contributing to casework, legal research and policy development.

What's in it for you?

• £19.59 per hour
• Initial minimum 3-month temporary assignment
• 37-hour working week (Monday-Friday, 9:00am-5:00pm)

About your next employer

You will join a respected public sector organisation with a strong focus on maintaining legal integrity, compliance and high professional standards.

About you

The successful candidate will have a relevant qualification in law or equivalent legal experience, alongside at least two years' experience in a similar legal role.

You will ideally have experience in:

• Legal case management and maintaining accurate case files
• Providing legal advice and support
• Conducting legal research and analysis
• Drafting legal documents and correspondence
• Supporting policy development
• Liaising with stakeholders on legal matters
• Working independently and collaboratively within a team
• Strong written and verbal communication

What you'll do

• Provide legal advice and support across various departments within the organisation
• Assist with the preparation and management of legal case files, ensuring accuracy and compliance
• Conduct legal research and analysis on relevant issues
• Draft legal documents, correspondence and supporting materials
• Provide support with policy development and organisational legal requirements
• Liaise with internal and external stakeholders to facilitate legal processes
• Support effective decision-making by providing clear and accurate legal information
• Ensure legal work is completed accurately and in line with relevant standards and organisational policies
• Work collaboratively with colleagues while managing assigned work independently

For further information on this opportunity, or any other position in Belfast or wider Northern Ireland, please apply via the link or contact Conor Birch in the strictest confidence.

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Skills:
Legal Officer Legal Advice Case Management Legal Analysis Public Sector

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