Community Law & Mediation: Legal & Education Officer – deadline Thursday 24th October

CLM is recruiting a legal and education officer to support the legal team to provide legal and education services to the community CLM serves.

Job Title:

Legal & Education Officer

Employer:

Community Law & Mediation (CLM)

Reports to:

The direct line report is to the Managing Solicitor of CLM. 

Salary:

Details available on request

Hours:

5 days per week:  

Monday- Thursday 9.30am – 5pm

Friday 9.30am-4pm

Duration of Contract:

Fixed term for 12 months, subject to successful completion of a 3-month probation period. 

Start Date:

Immediate Start

Location:

CLM Offices, Northside Civic Centre, Bunratty Road, Coolock, Dublin 17. Some travel may be required. CLM’s current remote working policy provides that staff work a minimum of 2 days per week in the office.

Application Deadline:

The closing date for receipt of applications is 24th October 2024 at 5pm

Proposed Interview Date:

Interviews will be held in the week of 28th October 2024  or 4th November

About CLM: 

Community Law & Mediation (CLM) is a community based, independent law centre and charity providing services nationwide and operating in two locations: Dublin and Limerick. It was founded in 1975 and assists almost 6,000 people/issues annually through its services, which include free legal advice and representation; information and education; and mediation and conflict coaching. CLM also campaigns for law reform, and for the safeguarding of rights already enshrined in law.  

For further information, please visit the website.

 

The role of the Legal & Education Officer

This is a unique and exciting opportunity for someone seeking experience in one of the leading independent law centres in Ireland. 

The successful candidate will play an important role in supporting the legal team to provide legal and education services to the community CLM serves.

 

Key Responsibilities 

Education

  • Work with the Managing Solicitor to develop a community education strategy and plan 

  • Coordinate the implementation, delivery and promotion of the community education strategy and plan 

  • Meet funding targets in relation to community education

  • Liaise with legal education volunteers

  • Coordinate induction and training for legal volunteers

  • Coordinate & deliver CLM’s Legal Eagles school’s programme

  • Complete reports to funders

  • Liaise with Community & Voluntary/Social Justice Groups to identify areas of training required

  • Respond to requests for training

  • Design and deliver Know Your Rights talks to the community

Legal

  • Legal research and contribution to the policy and law reform work of CLM, as required

  • Attend client meetings and court with legal team 

  • Provide administrative support to the legal team including typing, preparing briefs and filing documents in court

  • Maintain client files and records in line with file management procedures

  • Such other tasks as may be necessary to assist with the work of the legal team

 

 

 

Click here for more information and to apply.

 

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