Legal Support Officer Closing date

Company:
Public Interest Litigation Support (PILS)

Location:

Belfast

Contract type:
Part time, fixed term

Public Interest Litigation Support (PILS) is a Belfast-based non-profit committed to supporting its solicitor and NGO members to take strategic human rights and equality cases in the public interest. From its origins as a pilot project, PILS has matured into Northern Ireland’s dedicated support service for legal action in the public interest.

Now, PILS is looking for a Legal Support Officer to coordinate PILS’ membership network of law firms and NGOs, help it develop and submit applications for PILS’ services, and assist the PILS Director with legal casework.

The Legal Support Officer will be an enthusiastic researcher and problem solver, someone with a natural curiosity who will relish the opportunity to investigate unfamiliar areas of law.

• This part-time post is being offered on a one-year fixed term contract with potential for extension subject to funding.
• PILS operates a hybrid working model which allows staff members to work from home for up to 60% of their working week.
• PILS is a member of the NI Human Rights Partnership and is an equal opportunities employer.

The closing time and date for receipt of applications is 12.00 (BST) on Monday 21 September 2026.

(Applications received after this time will not be considered.)

Please note the panel intends to hold in-person interviews in Belfast in the week commencing 12 October 2026.

PILS is such an invaluable asset for so many activists, community groups and organisations - so I would like to thank you for all the collaboration and patient guidance through various legal labyrinths!