Solicitor Grade III – Wicklow & Waterford
The Legal Aid Board is an independent, publicly funded organisation which provides family mediation, civil legal aid & advice and vulnerable witness related services. We also administer a number of ad‑hoc criminal legal aid schemes.
Key Responsibilities
To assist in the provision of legal services to the Board’s clients to whom legal aid and/or advice has been granted, within the terms of the Civil Legal Act, 1995, and the Civil Legal Aid Regulations.
Provide quality legal service to clients, in a timely and professional manner.
Deliver legal services in compliance with the Board’s policies, procedures and supervisors’ instructions.
Actively contribute to ensuring the law centre delivers services in an efficient, effective and customer‑oriented manner.
Ensure effective use of the Board’s case management system.
Ensure clients are given meaningful non‑court‑based options for resolving family disputes.
Engage with stakeholders to promote the role of the Legal Aid Board as a service provider both in relation to legal services and mediation services.
Salary and Employment Conditions
The salary for Solicitor Grade III ranges from €45,199 to €81,135 via annual increments, subject to satisfactory service. Two long‑service increments, payable after a further 3 and 6 years, bring the salary scale to €83,513 and €86,092.
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. €55,512) at the discretion of the Chief Executive Officer, based on post‑qualification experience.
Eligibility Requirements
On or before 21 May 2026 candidates must be eligible for admission to the Roll of Solicitors and/or be admitted to the Roll of Solicitors. Candidates admitted to the Roll must be entitled to hold a Practising Certificate issued by the Incorporated Law Society of Ireland (without restrictions) and must continue to hold such a certificate.
Experience at professional level is desirable but not essential. Candidates who satisfy the requirements set out in the information booklet are invited to apply.
Benefits
The Board has family‑friendly policies and extensive opportunities for further training and education.
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