Location: Belfast City Centre
Job Type: Permanent, Full-Time
Salary: £24,000 – £28,000 per annum (DOE)

Apple Recruitment is delighted to be recruiting on behalf of a leading Northern Ireland law firm for a Legal Administrator to join its established Wills & Probate team in Belfast city centre.

Please note, this employer is unable to offer sponsorship. Applicants must have permanent right to work in the UK.

This is an excellent opportunity for an organised and professional administrator to join a highly respected legal practice and play a key role in supporting a Solicitor. The successful candidate will provide comprehensive administrative support, ensuring the smooth and efficient management of client matters within a busy and rewarding practice area.

This opportunity may particularly suit a Law graduate seeking to develop a career within Private Client law or an experienced Legal Administrator with knowledge of Wills and Probate matters.

The Role

Reporting directly to a Solicitor within the Wills & Probate team, the Legal Administrator will be responsible for providing high-quality administrative and client support across a range of private client matters.

The role requires excellent attention to detail, strong organisational skills and the ability to manage a varied workload while maintaining a professional and confidential approach.

Key Responsibilities

• Providing administrative support to a Solicitor specialising in Wills and Probate matters.
• Preparing legal correspondence, documents and reports.
• Managing client files, ensuring all documentation is accurately maintained and filed.
• Liaising with clients, beneficiaries, financial institutions and third parties in a professional manner.
• Coordinating appointments, meetings and diary management.
• Handling incoming calls, emails and correspondence.
• Assisting with the preparation and submission of probate applications and related documentation.
• Maintaining accurate records and updating case management systems.
• Supporting the billing process and file closing procedures.
• Ensuring compliance with firm procedures, regulatory requirements and data protection standards.
• When required, reception duties including answering of telephones, taking telephone messages and meeting and greeting visitors to the office.
• Contributing to the answering of overflow calls from reception.
• Operating all files within the firm’s case management system.
• Undertake such training identified by the practice as being required to fulfill the requirements of the job.
• Keeping the firm’s registers up to date, including the wills, deeds and archiving registers.
• Staff may be requested to carry out other such reasonable tasks as may from time to time occur.

The Person

Essential Criteria

• Previous experience working within a legal environment, ideally supporting a Solicitor, Partner or fee earner.
• Excellent organisational skills with strong attention to detail.
• Ability to prioritise workloads and manage competing deadlines.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Professional and confidential approach to handling sensitive client information.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Outlook and Excel.
• Excellent client care and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Desirable Criteria

• A degree in Law or a related legal qualification.
• Knowledge of Wills, Probate and Private Client work.
• Previous experience within a Wills & Probate, Private Client or Conveyancing department.
• Experience using legal case management systems.
• Experience preparing legal documentation and correspondence.
• Knowledge of probate applications and estate administration processes.

Salary & Benefits

• £24,000 – £28,000 per annum (DOE)
• Belfast city centre location with excellent transport links.
• Opportunity to join one of Northern Ireland’s leading legal firms.
• Supportive and professional working environment.
• Ongoing training and career development opportunities.
• Competitive benefits package.
• Exposure to a broad range of Wills & Probate matters.

Interested?
If you are a highly organised Legal Administrator, Law graduate or someone with knowledge of Wills & Probate looking to develop your career within a respected legal practice, we would love to hear from you.

To apply, please submit your CV to Patricia O’Neill at Apple Recruitment or contact us for a confidential discussion.

Apple Recruitment Services is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
Apple Recruitment is an Equal Opportunities Employer and welcomes applications from all
suitably qualified candidates.

Location: Newtownabbey
Salary: £17.45 per hour, plus 10% flexibility allowance when working a qualifying shift pattern
Hours: 37 hours per week, Monday to Friday, plus one Saturday in every four weeks
Duration: Temporary

Apple Recruitment are currently recruiting for an Enforcement Officer on behalf of our public sector client.

The successful candidate will help enforce environmental and dog control legislation, investigate complaints, promote responsible behaviour and protect the local environment across the Borough. The role involves outdoor patrols, public engagement, investigations and enforcement activity, with a requirement to work independently in a variety of weather conditions.

Key Duties

• Enforce relevant environmental legislation, including provisions relating to dog control.
• Carry out patrols to detect and prevent littering, illegal dumping, dog fouling and other environmental offences.
• Investigate complaints relating to unlicensed dogs, stray dogs, dog attacks, fly-tipping, abandoned vehicles, graffiti and fly-posting.
• Issue fixed penalty notices where appropriate and recommend legal proceedings in line with the relevant enforcement policy.
• Provide advice to dog owners and members of the public on responsible dog ownership and dog control.
• Collect unwanted dogs and undertake dog microchipping as required.
• Carry out visits and inspections relating to smoke-free premises and report non-compliance.
• Assist with animal welfare investigations and inspections of breeding establishments.
• Prepare and serve statutory notices, gather evidence and prepare reports and files for potential prosecution.
• Interview witnesses and suspects in accordance with relevant procedures and attend court to present evidence when required.
• Respond to out-of-hours incidents involving stray dogs, dog attacks, livestock worrying and other urgent dog control matters.
• Handle potentially contaminated waste, including needles, syringes and other dangerous items, in accordance with established procedures and using appropriate equipment.
• Maintain accurate records and update paper and electronic files.
• Work with internal departments, external organisations and community groups to promote environmental awareness and responsible dog ownership.
• Participate in education and engagement activities in schools and the wider community.
• Assist with events, emergency response arrangements and the development of service policies and procedures.
• Drive and take responsibility for a Council vehicle in accordance with fleet management procedures.
• Participate in a rotational on-call service, covering one week in every five weeks.
• Work flexibly and undertake duties outside normal working hours when required.

Essential Criteria

• A minimum of five GCSEs, including English Language at grades A–C, or equivalent. Consideration may be given to candidates without these qualifications who have at least one year of relevant experience.
• A minimum of six months’ relevant experience, including experience preparing reports and dealing with the public.
• Competence in using IT systems, including Microsoft Office applications.
• Effective communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and meet deadlines.
• Ability to attend court and give evidence when required.
• Working knowledge of current legislation relevant to the role.
• A full, current driving licence or, if a disability prevents driving, access to suitable transport to carry out the duties of the post.
• Availability to work flexible shifts, including early mornings, evenings, weekends and public holidays.
• A satisfactory Basic Disclosure Check through Access NI.

Desirable Criteria

• A relevant third-level qualification.
• Experience enforcing legislation.
• Experience giving evidence in court.
• Professional experience working with dogs.

How to Apply

If you wish to apply or would like further information, please email your CV to Caroline at caroline.parker@applerecruitment.com.

All applications will be treated in the strictest confidence.

Apple Recruitment Services is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. Apple Recruitment Services is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

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 darcie.donohoe@applerecruitment.com by 5pm on Friday 16th October 2026.

All applications will be treated in the strictest confidence.