The PILS Project seeks a Solicitor and Project Manager to cover maternity leave commencing 27th June 2012. The post is for 6 months duration with potential for extension.
The successful candidate will lead, under the authority of a Board of Trustees, a public interest law centre which will secure improvements in the protection and promotion of human rights in Northern Ireland. The post-holder will be responsible for developing and carrying out the operational work of the project, including managing its staff, liaising closely with various stakeholder organisations to increase public interest litigation efforts and undertaking litigation in Northern Ireland’s courts and/or tribunals where appropriate.
The successful candidate must be eligible to practice as a solicitor in Northern Ireland and must have at least 2 years post qualification experience, preferably 3 years post qualification experience and preferably in litigation with a public policy or rights based perspective. S/he will have a commitment to the promotion of human rights.
The salary scale for the post is £35,430 per annum (or per rata) + 8% pension.
Process:
The closing date for receipt of applications is 12pm on Friday 4th May 2012.
To discuss this post/project, interested individuals should contact Melissa Murray on 02890446203.
For an application form, job information and further details, please contact Mickey Ghanni in writing (hard copy or e-mail) at The PILS Project, Arthur House, 41 Arthur Street, Belfast, BT1 4GB or mickey@pilsni.org.