Solicitor, Immigrant Council of Ireland, Dublin - Deadline 8 February

The Immigrant Council of Ireland are seeking a highly motivated individual to support the work of the ICI Independent Law Centre. The solicitor will be involved in the provision of direct services to migrants and their family members in the area of immigration, citizenship and anti-discrimination law in accordance with ICI case/risk management procedures. They will also contribute to ICI’s research & policy work to support the lobbying work of the organisation. 

The Solicitor will be employed to provide advice, advocacy and representation services in the areas of immigration, citizenship and anti-discrimination law.

They will also be responsible for contributing to legal research and law reform work of the Immigrant Council of Ireland.

The solicitor will report to the Senior Solicitor and will work under the supervision of the Senior Solicitor in accordance with the policies of the Immigrant Council of Ireland.

Job Description:

Post Title:                       Solicitor

Location:                        Immigrant Council of Ireland– Independent Law Centre

Hours:                            37.5 hours per week – full time

Duration of Contract:     1 year (with possibility of extension subject to funding)

Person Specification:

  • Third level degree in law or social policy
  • Professional (solicitor) qualification
  • Litigation experience at Superior Court and Tribunal level
  • Demonstrable knowledge/experience of human rights and domestic/EU immigration/anti-discrimination law and policy
  • Ability to identify strategic legal issues
  • High level research skills and ability to keep abreast of changing legislation and policies
  • Strong communication skills, written and oral
  • Interested in working in busy and dynamic environment
  • Excellent administrative and organisational skills
  • Commitment to diversity and equality in the workplace

Closing date for applications:                 Friday, 8th February 2013 at 5pm

Interviews will take place in Dublin on:     Tuesday, 19th February 2013

Please send your applications to communications@immigrantcouncil.ie

 

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