OverviewSage Advocacy is seeking to recruit two Legal Advisors. The primary purpose of the Legal Adviser is to provide timely and effective internal legal advice, guidance, and support to Sage Advocacy staff and volunteers working with and on behalf of older people, vulnerable adults, and survivors of institutional abuse. This support is focused on more complex casework that may have a legal dimension.ResponsibilitiesProvide timely and effective legal support, advice and guidance to Sage staff and volunteers working with and on behalf of older people, vulnerable adults and survivors of institutional abuse in relation to more complex case work which has, or might have, the potential to develop a legal dimension.Attend meetings of the Case Management Group, the Service Management Group and Regional team meetings to provide support with complex issues which have a legal dimension.Provide support with work related to the Assisted Decision Making (Capacity) Acts including, but not limited to, the review of reports outlining the voice of the person as requested by referrers or the courts.Assist in the development of briefing notes on legal issues related to systemic issues and support information sharing and the building of legal knowledge across the organisation by keeping informed on relevant new developments.Meet directly with clients or relevant stakeholders, as requested, in support of another staff member and contribute to the development of teamwork within the Legal Support Unit and work effectively on own initiative.Requirements / QualificationsA professional legal qualification (solicitor or barrister).Relevant work experience as a practicing legal professional or demonstrated experience within the legal, social justice and/or advocacy field.Considerable understanding of the Assisted Decision-Making (Capacity) legislation and its application and some degree and hands-on experience in this regard.A demonstrated interest in human rights-based law and practice.An advanced understanding of the systemic issues facing older people, people with disabilities, survivors of institutional abuse and adults who may be vulnerable and at risk including key issues relating to adult safeguarding.Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, including organising and networking, and being able to communicate well with a diverse range of client groups and professions via a wide range of media using clear language and a capacity to adapt messages to reflect the needs of differing audiences.Ability to chair or facilitate group meetings including meetings which may be contentious or confrontational.Good writing skills and an ability to engage with complex issues so that they are easily understood by people with no understanding of legal issues.Demonstrated ability to work well on own initiative and as part of a team.Curriculum Vitae (no more than four pages) and detailed cover letter (one or two pages in length) to be emailed to: recruitment@sageadvocacy.ie.Closing date for applications is Monday, 15 September 2025, 4:00 pm.
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