Community Solicitor

An exciting opportunity to work in community law has arisen. This is a community role and will give a solicitor with an interest in human rights law and access to justice an opportunity to make a difference to people living in a socio-economically disadvantaged community.

Ballymun Community Law Centre was established in 2002 to tackle unmet legal need in Ballymun. The Law Centre provides legal advice, representation, legal education, and Alternative Dispute Resolution services to the community. They aim to empower individuals to achieve equality and realise their human rights through increased access to the law. Their legal focus is on areas of unmet legal need in Ballymun. For example, they provide legal advice services in the areas of housing, employment, social welfare, and equality related issues.

The Community Solicitor plays a central role in delivering our mission of increasing access to justice. The successful candidate will provide legal advice and information to clients on a wide range of issues and undertake legal casework. They will provide outreach clinics, deliver information talks, and attend community events. This role offers a high level of professional autonomy.

The Community Solicitor will oversee the Law Centre’s legal services, shape strategic and policy priorities and guide casework strategy. The Community Solicitor will have overall professional responsibility for the running of the legal service and its day-to-day operations. They will work with our part time, voluntary, Solicitor and the Legal Services subcommittee of the Board to ensure that services are delivered in accordance with legal and regulatory requirements and best practice.

They are committed to supporting professional development. The role includes opportunities for ongoing training, skills development, leadership experience, and engagement with diverse areas of law affecting the community. Staff are encouraged to grow their expertise and pursue areas of professional interest.

Please see the candidate information pack here .

Ballymun Community Law Centre is running this as a rolling recruitment process, so they encourage early applications. They will review applications and invite candidates to interview as they come in.

The latest date for applications is 27 March 2026, although the post may be filled earlier if a suitable candidate is identified.

Ballymun Community Law Centre is an equal opportunities employer.

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