LEGAL OFFICER
FLAC is seeking a dynamic individual to play a key role in operating
PILA?s Pro Bono Referral Scheme and raising awareness on public
interest law issues.
PRO BONO REFERRAL SCHEME:
* Work closely with new and existing NGOs, community groups and
independent law centres to develop membership and identify unmet legal
need.
* Build and maintain collaborative relationships with the legal
profession to support provision of pro bono legal assistance.
* Deliver high quality pro bono referrals from start to finish,
including scoping and structuring pro bono requests, placing referrals
with the right legal expertise and providing on-going support.
* Identify and pursue strategic litigation opportunities that
advance law in the public interest.
* Support the development and implementation of Impact Projects with
partner law firms.
* Identify and facilitate new and existing Law Reform Working
Groups.
* Plan and organise Legal Education Sessions for partner NGOs.
BARRIERS TO PUBLIC INTEREST LITIGATION:
* Actively participate in raising awareness and seeking address of
barriers to public interest litigation.
* Conduct research and assist in the formulation of policy on
barriers to public interest litigation.
* Develop materials and resources on barriers to public interest
litigation.
EVENTS AND COMMUNICATIONS
* Design and host seminars, roundtables and events targeting key
themes for NGOs, lawyers and law students.
* Assist with the preparation and editing of the fortnightly PILA
Bulletin.
PERSON SPECIFICATION
The successful candidate will have:
* A degree in law or a related field.
* Experience as a solicitor or barrister is desirable.
* Minimum 3 years relevant work experience, preferably in a legal or
NGO environment.
* A self-starter with a strong work ethic and a passion for social
justice.
* Proven ability to form and maintain diverse strategic
relationships.
* Excellent people skills, including organising and networking.
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, including
research and writing.
* Strong knowledge of access to justice issues, public interest law
and human rights.
Salary is commensurate with experience.
Closing dates for receipt of applications is Thursday **Apply on the
website** February. A CV and covering letter should be sent
to?**Apply on the website**.
_FLAC IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES EMPLOYER._
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FLAC, the Free Legal Advice Centres, is a human rights organisation
which exists to promote equal access to justice for all.
In **Apply on the website**, FLAC established the Public Interest Law
Alliance (PILA) as a public interest law network that seeks to engage
the legal community and civil society in using the law to advance
social change. PILA is a project of FLAC.
PILA:
* operates a Pro Bono Referral Scheme which matches expertise in the
legal profession with specific legal needs in social justice NGOs,
community groups and law centres;
* increases the capacity of organisations to use law in the public
interest through legal education, law reform and litigation;
* promotes a culture of structured pro bono legal work which
provides lawyers with opportunities to use their legal skills in the
public interest;
* raises awareness about the barriers to public interest litigation
and works to remove them;
* reaches out to law schools and law students to ensure that public
interest law and clinical legal education become central components of
the curriculum; and
* uses its website, fortnightly PILA bulletin and events to raise
awareness about public interest law in Ireland and internationally.
For more information see?
We need : English (Good)
Type: Permanent
Payment:
Category: Others
