Assistant Solicitor

Assistant Solicitor - Band 6

Location: Belfast
Salary: £19.32 per hour
Hours: 37 hours per week
Duration: Temporary
Working Pattern: Monday - Friday, 9am - 5pm

Application Deadline: 5pm Friday 16th October 2026

Apple Recruitment are currently recruiting for an Assistant Solicitor (Band 6) on behalf of a public sector organisation based in Belfast

This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified solicitor to join the Legal Services Team, supporting solicitors with litigation concerning housing matters. The post is being recruited to support an increased workload and will involve assisting with legal matters relating to gaining access to properties for inspections, particularly those involving oil, gas and solid fuel.

Key Duties

• Assist Band 7 and Band 8 solicitors with litigation concerning housing matters.
  Provide legal support in matters relating to gaining access to properties to facilitate inspections.
  Assist with cases involving oil, gas and solid fuel installations.
  Attend court when required.
  Support the Legal Services Team in managing its workload and progressing housing-related legal matters.
  Undertake other duties appropriate to the role as required.

Essential Criteria

• Must be a qualified solicitor.
  Must hold the relevant professional registration as a solicitor.
  Must have relevant experience within the 1-5 year experience range specified for the post.
  Must demonstrate the ability to assist with legal work and support solicitors in litigation matters.
  Must have basic IT proficiency.
  Candidates must hold valid Basic Access NI clearance before taking up the appointment.

How to Apply

If you wish to apply or would like more information, please email your CV to Darcie at by 5pm on Friday 16th October 2026.

All applications will be treated in the strictest confidence.