Office Manager (Legal Services) in Newtownabbey

Job ref: 2026-17 Job type: Permanent Location: 2 Adelaide Street, Belfast, BT2 8PB Salary: £32,597 – £36,363 Closing date: Thursday 12 Feb 2026 16:30 Please note that although this job advert is for a permanent post, offers for fixed term contracts may also be made from this file. BAND: 5 JOB PURPOSE: To be responsible for the effective delivery of administrative activities within the Legal Services department including ensuring records and reports are prepared and up to date and assisting with financial management and regulatory requirements of Legal Services. To supervise the administration team and to contribute to the provision of administrative support to the solicitors as required. REQUIREMENTS: 1. Either A) Possess a degree level qualification (Level 6*) or equivalent AND Can demonstrate a minimum of 1 year\’s relevant experience working in a legal services function (Please include dates) OR B) Possess a Level 5* qualification or equivalent AND Can demonstrate a minimum of 2 years\’ relevant experience working in a legal services function OR C) Can demonstrate 5 years\’ experience working in a legal services function and can demonstrate equivalent** continuing professional development / relevant experiential learning / qualifications. *Refer to Qualifications Framework **It is the responsibility of the candidate to demonstrate equivalency. APPLICATION PROCESS Application should be made using the on-line application form. Instructionson how to complete the on-line form appears once the form has been accessed. Make sure you follow these instructions. LATE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED EVEN IF DELAYED DUE TO TECHNICAL REASONS. PLEASE NOTE THAT IF YOU ARE LOCKED OUT OF YOUR GETGOT ACCOUNT IT WILL TAKE A MINIMUM OF 10 MINUTES TO RESET YOUR PASSWORD. IF AN APPLICATION IS LATE BECAUSE OF THIS IT WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED. It is the responsibility of each candidate to ensure that all such information is provided. Candidates who fail to provide sufficient information on which a panel might determine their eligibility for the post will not be shortlisted. The Housing Executive is an equal opportunities employer. We particularly welcome applications from members of the Protestant community who are currently under represented in parts of our workforce. To be considered for this role you will be redirected to and must complete the application process on our careers page. To start the process click the Continue to Application or Login/Register to apply button below.