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.
The Board currently have a number of vacancies from which they will fill permanent positions. Temporary positions may also be available.
The locations are: Dublin, Dundalk, Letterkenny, Portlaoise, Waterford and Wicklow.
The salary for Solicitor Grade III ranges from €39,655 to €72,210 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 €74,325 and €76,622.
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. €49,405) 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.
Candidates who currently satisfy the requirements set out in the information booklet are invited to submit a fully completed application form to:
Human Resources
Closing date for receipt of applications: Wednesday 21st December 2022 at 4.00pm
Application forms and the information booklet are available on www.legalaidboard.ie
THE LEGAL AID BOARD IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES EMPLOYER