Legal Advisors

1 week ago

Dublin, Dublin City, Ireland Law Society Full time

Sage 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.
Responsibilities
To provide timely and effective legal support, advice and guidance to Sage staff and volunteers working with and on behalf of older poeple, 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.
To 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.
To provide support with twork 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.
To assist in the development of briefing notes on legal issues related to systemic issues and to suppport information sharing and the building of legal knowledge across the organisation by keeping informed on relevant new developments.
To 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.
Other requirements
Successful candidates will be expected to travel regionally and partocopate in meetings with client groups, Sage Advocacy Regional Teams, stakeholder organisations and service providers and engage with clients, family members and health and social care staff where necessary.
Skills, competencies, attributes and knowledge
A 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 Desicion-Making (Capacity) legislation and its application and some degree and hands-onb experience in this regard.
A demonstrated interest in human right-based law and practice.
An advanced understanding of the systemic issues facing older poeple, people with disabilities, survivors of institutional abuse and adults who may be vulnerable and at risk including key issues relating to adult safeguarding.
Excelent communication and interpersonal skills, including organising and networking, and being able to communicate well with ta 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 meeting including meetings which may be contentious or confrontational.
Good writing skills and an ability to engae with complex issues so that they are easily understood by people with no understanding of legal issues.
Demonstated 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 lenght) to be emailed to: .
Closing datefor applications is Monday,15 September 2025, 4:00 pm.
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