The Legal Aid Board is an independent, publicly funded organisation which provides family mediation, civil legal aid & advice and vulnerable witness related services. They are also responsible for the administration of a number of ad hoc criminal legal aid schemes.
About the positions
We currently have a number of vacancies from which we will fill permanent positions. Temporary positions may also be available. A full list of locations is available in the application form.
The salary for Solicitor Grade III ranges from €38,024 to €69,413 via 7 annual increments (which are subject to satisfactory service). Two long service increments, payable after a further 3 and 6 years, bring the salary scale to €71,446 and €73,653.
Entry point will be at the minimum of the scale, different pay and conditions may apply subject to Government pay policy procedures. For the purposes of this competition, candidates may be offered up to point 3 (i.e. €47,481) at the discretion of the Chief Executive Officer and based on post qualification experience.
The Board has family friendly policies and extensive opportunities for further training and education. Experience at professional level is desirable but not essential.
Application process
Candidates who currently satisfy the requirements set out in the information booklet are invited to submit a fully completed application form to recruitment@legalaidboard.ie, by Monday 19 September 2022 at 4pm.
Information booklet available here.