Legal Officer, Irish Refugee Council Independent Law Centre – deadline 15 August

The Irish Refugee Council’s Independent Law Centre opened to clients in November 2011.  The Law Centre was the seventh independent law centre to open in Ireland.  It offers legal services to those in need of international protection.  In particular, the Law Centre provides Early Legal Advice to those at the initial stages of the asylum application process, it also provides advice and representation at other stages of the asylum process to vulnerable asylum seekers with no alternate access to legal representation and in strategic cases.

The Law Centre team comprises a Managing Solicitor, a Senior Solicitor and two Legal Officers.  The Irish Refugee Council is recruiting a Legal Officer, who will work within the Law Centre and report to the Managing Solicitor. 

Applicants must also be committed to working within the Law Centre and the wider IRC team to protect the rights of refugees and seek positive change in the asylum system in Ireland. 

The successful applicant should be in a position to take up the post at the beginning of October 2012.  The contract will be a fixed term contract for a period of 15 months, until 31 December 2013.  Salary range is between €30,000 and €40,000 depending upon experience.  This is a full time position and the successful applicant must be available to work Mondays to Fridays, 9.30 a.m. to 5.30 p.m.

Further details about the post and application forms are available from recruitment@irishrefugeecouncil.ie 

CVs alone will not be considered, nor will applications submitted through recruitment agencies.  Closing date is strictly Wednesday 15th August 2012 at 5pm.

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