For candidates
If you are looking for work.
Career routes for legal support staff and qualified solicitors across commercial and private client work.
Roles we place
- , Legal Secretaries
- , Paralegals
- , Conveyancers
- , Solicitors
- , Compliance Officers
Sector specialist · Northern Ireland
Legal.
1 live role today · £26,000–£28,000 / yr · Top: Omagh
Specialist legal recruitment across all eighteen of our Northern Ireland branches , permanent, temporary and contract.
For employers
If you are hiring.
NI law firms and in-house legal teams for permanent and contract legal professionals.
Typical employers
- , NI law firms
- , In-house legal teams
- , Public sector legal services
Career pathway
From entry to leadership.
- 01Legal Secretary
- 02Paralegal
- 03Trainee Solicitor
- 04Solicitor / Senior Associate
Latest legal jobs.
All jobs →By location
Legal jobs across NI.
Frequently asked.
- How do I find legal jobs in Northern Ireland?
- Browse live legal vacancies on this page or register your CV with Rutledge. Our local team across all 18 NI branches will match you to suitable legal roles as they come in.
- What qualifications do I need for legal roles?
- Requirements vary by role. Many legal positions are open to candidates with the right attitude and experience; others need specific qualifications or Access NI checks. Rutledge can help you identify the right route, including funded training where eligible.
- Does Rutledge offer temporary legal work?
- Yes, we place candidates into permanent, temporary and contract legal roles across NI. Temporary workers are paid weekly through our PAYE payroll.
- Which Rutledge branches recruit for legal?
- Legal recruitment is supported by our network of 18 NI branches, with specific branches having particular expertise in this sector. See the locations list below to find your nearest specialist branch.
- How long does it take to be placed?
- For active legal candidates with up-to-date compliance documents, placements often happen within 1 - 2 weeks. Temporary roles can start in 24 - 48 hours.
Legal career guides
- How to Find a Job in Northern Ireland: A Step-by-Step Guide
- Which Jobs Are in Demand in Northern Ireland?
- Top CV Writing Tips for NI Job Seekers
- Interview Questions NI Employers Actually Ask
- Temp, Temp-to-Perm or Permanent: Which Contract Suits You?
- Agency Temp Work in NI: Weekly Pay, Holiday Pay and Your Rights
Talk to a recruiter
Looking for work in this sector?
Send us your details and the recruitment team will match you against live and upcoming vacancies.
- 18 branches across Northern Ireland
- Department for the Economy approved training provider
- Enquiries answered during branch opening hours
- Prefer to talk? Call 028 2568 9643
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We read it
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You hear from a named team member, usually within one working day.
Hiring staff in Northern Ireland?
Tell us what you need and a team member from your nearest branch will call you back. Permanent, temporary, temp to perm and contract cover across 14 sectors.