Role Profile
A Legal Advisor / Solicitor with broad experience in family and child law is to be contracted to assist with routine legal operations and to provide support to Adoption Authority of Ireland on legal matters arising from the processing of various applications placed before it for consideration.
The Legal Advisor / Solicitor reports to the CEO and works in collaboration with the Authority’s executive staff, in accordance with the Adoptions Acts 2010-2017, and the Birth Information and Tracing Act 2022 using best practice as outlined by the Incorporated Law Society of Ireland.
The Legal Advisor / Solicitor is a part-time role and includes, but is not confined to, the following-
Assisting the executive with preparations and presentation of relevant legal matters to the Board of the Authority;
Managing routine legal operations;
Advising the staff of the Authority on routine applications to the Authority under Adoptions Acts 2010-2017, and the Birth Information and Tracing Act 2022 as well as other internal legal queries which may be referred to him/her from time to time, e.g. HR, H&S matters.

Requirements:
Must be a qualified solicitor
Must hold a current practicing certificate for this jurisdiction
Must hold professional indemnity insurance
Desirable:
Familiarity with adoption law, family law and regulatory law.
Competencies:
Ability to communicate accurately and effectively (written and verbal);
Ability to analyse information and to compile briefs;
Ability to plan and prioritise work and to deliver results;
Accuracy and attention to detail;
Have the knowledge and ability to discharge the duties of the post concerned.
Duration
The contract will operate initially for a 12 month period. Following this period and subject to satisfactory performance, the Authority may at it sole discretion extend the term of the contract for a further period of up to two years.
Required number of hours: 35 hours per fortnight. Dublin Office based role. Attendance on site each week will be required.
Contract value
The value of the contract is €24,500 per year, paid quarterly upon receipt of invoice to the Corporate Services Unit at the Authority. Withholding Tax will be deducted at source.

Application Process
Please send your CV and a letter expressing interest before 12 noon on Monday, 26th September 2022 by e-mail to Justine Barrett at justine.barrett@aai.gov.ie.