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.
Applications are invited from fully qualified Solicitors with an interest in public service and the capacity to provide high quality legal advice and representation to the Board’s clients. The Board currently have a vacancy in Westmeath or Dublin.
Candidates should have a proven track record in the provision of advocacy and legal services to marginalised persons and/or communities who may be marginalised or in danger of marginalisation and providing training to groups.
The salary for Managing Solicitor Grade II ranges from €81,006 to €94,192 via 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 €97,195 and €100,197.
Entry point will be at the minimum of the scale, different pay and conditions may apply subject to Government pay policy procedures.
The Board has family friendly policies and extensive opportunities for further training and education. Experience at professional level is desirable but not essential.
Candidates who currently satisfy the requirements set out in the information booklet are invited to submit a fully completed application form to:
Human Resources
recruitment@legalaidboard.ie
Closing date for receipt of applications: Thursday 1st December 2022 at 4.00pm
Application forms and the information booklet are available on www.legalaidboard.ie
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