Job Details

The Society intends to establish a Solicitor Complaints Panel to assist with the resolution of service complaints.

The Role

This role presents an opportunity to for an experienced solicitor to assess an in-house service complaint with the aim to promote prompt resolution and accountability of service issues. 

You will be required to attend the Law Society upon request to participate on a Panel of three.

Your role will be to independently assess the in-house complaint to include reviewing the solicitor’s file to determine allegations of service and whether any resolution can be offered to resolve the complaint at the first stage. 

Applications should be submitted via the Remuneration or Solicitor Complaints Panel Application Form by Friday 30 May 2025.

The Candidate – Criteria 

  • You must be a qualified solicitor with 7 years plus PQE.
  • You must be a practising solicitor and hold a current Practising Certificate.
  • Candidates must possess sound judgement with the ability to assess files with impartiality.
  • Candidates must demonstrate experience of analysing complex issues before arriving at clear assessments.
  • Candidates must have extensive experience in preparing Bills of Costs and practising in at least one of the following areas of practice:
    • Administration of Estates/ Probate
    • Conveyancing
    • Pre-proceedings Litigation
    • Pre-proceedings Matrimonial / Family Law

Reserve List

A reserve list may be retained by the Society for the purpose of filling vacancies on such panels as the Society may require from time-to-time. If you do not wish to remain on a reserve list, please indicate this in your application form.

If you would like further details about the role, please direct queries to complaints@lawsoc-ni.org with subject line "Panel Membership”.