Legal Executive in Belfast

MCS Group is delighted to be recruiting for a Legal Executive Assistant on behalf of a leading public sector organisation based in Belfast. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced legal professional or paralegal to join a busy HR Operations team, providing specialist legal and administrative support across a range of employment law matters. Working closely with senior stakeholders, you will play a key role in supporting litigation, legal research, case preparation, and employment‑related proceedings.

The Role

• Conducting legal research and analysis on employment law matters.
• Preparing, reviewing and organising legal documentation, correspondence, contracts and witness statements.
• Managing case files, legal databases and litigation bundles to a high standard.
• Supporting employment‑related legal proceedings, including attendance at tribunals and hearings where required.
• Providing high‑quality administrative support and ensuring accurate record keeping.
• Assisting senior management with legal matters and employment case preparation.

The Person

• A 3rd level qualification (HND or Degree, or equivalent) in a relevant subject (eg Law; Paralegal Practice).
• One year's experience of providing end‑to‑end legal administrative support for complex employment law litigation in the legal, public or private sector.
• One year's experience of researching and analysing complex legal information in relation to employment matters, and producing high quality summaries for senior managers, legal counsel and other stakeholders.
• Current driving licence and a private vehicle available for official business or access to a form of transport which will enable the postholder to meet the requirements of the role.
• Two years' relevant experience in respect of Criterion 2 and Criterion 3, above.
• Membership of the Institute of Paralegals.

Why apply?

• Location: Belfast
• 12 month fixed‑term contract with a large public sector organisation
• Excellent benefits, including generous annual leave and pension contributions

Please note – this position is subject to a Basic Access NI check. A criminal record will not necessarily be a bar to obtaining the position. This will be considered in line with Access NI code of practice and MCS Group's Access NI policies.

MCS Group is committed to Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion for all, being the first recruitment agency in NI to achieve Bronze Diversity Mark accreditation. If you have a disability that requires a reasonable adjustment to be considered at any stage of the recruitment process, please contact us and we will endeavour to facilitate the request.