Solicitor

Law Society; Dublin; Hybrid; EUR 46,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Mercy Law Resource Centre in Dublin is seeking a Solicitor to join as a permanent, full-time role. The successful candidate will manage a housing-law caseload, provide legal advice to individuals by phone and at clinics, and contribute to information and training for organisations working with homelessness.

Applicants should hold or be eligible for a practicing certificate from the Law Society of Ireland, have litigation experience, and demonstrate a commitment to access to justice,

Qualifications

• Must hold or be eligible for a practicing certificate as a solicitor.
• Experience of litigation, preferably at Superior Court level.
• Demonstrated interest in the principle of access to justice.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work as part of a team and manage competing deadlines under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Management of a legal caseload, with particular emphasis on housing law.
• Provision of legal advice and assistance to individuals by phone and at legal advice clinics.
• Provision of training on housing law.
• Legal research and law reform and policy work, including preparation of policy submissions as directed by the Managing Solicitor.
• Liaising with external organisations regarding promotion and development of the Centre and the achievement of its goals and objectives.
• Working as part of a team towards the strategic goals of the Centre and to ensure higher standards in procedures and case management, delivering services that respect clients’ needs.
• Such other tasks as may be necessary to assist in the carrying out of the work of MLRC.

Skills

Solicitor qualification

Housing law experience

Public interest law

Litigation experience

Communication skills

Teamwork

Compassionate approach

Education

Solicitor qualification

Masters in human rights/public interest law

Job description

Mercy Law Resource Centre (MLRC) is an independent law centre, company limited by guarantee and registered charity. MLRC uses the law to help those who are homeless or at risk of becoming homeless. It does this through:

• Free legal advice to those facing homelessness in the areas of social housing and related social welfare law;
• Free legal representation;
• Policy work advocating for change in laws, policies and attitudes that are particularly harsh for client group;
• Legal support and training to organisations and professionals working in the field of housing and homelessness; and
• A befriending service, where clients without supports can be matched with a volunteer befriender.

The specific responsibilities of the Solicitor will include:

• Management of a legal caseload, with particular emphasis on housing law;
• Provision of legal advice and assistance to individuals by phone and at legal advice clinics;
• Provision of legal information and advice to organisations dealing with homelessness;
• Provision of training on housing law;
• Legal research and law reform and policy work, including preparation of policy submissions as directed by the Managing Solicitor;
• Liaising with external organisations regarding promotion and development of the Centre and the achievement of its goals and objectives;
• Working as part of a team towards the strategic goals of the Centre and to ensure that high standards are maintained in office procedures and case management and, in particular, to ensure that services are delivered in a way that respects the needs of clients; and
• Such other tasks as may be necessary to assist in the carrying out of the work of MLRC.
• A professional qualification as a solicitor, holding or entitled to hold a practicing certificate from the Law Society of Ireland.
• Experience of litigation, preferably at Superior Court level.
• Demonstrated interest in the principle of access to justice.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills and a capacity to be compassionate and respectful.
• A professional attitude with an ability to work as part of a team, handle competing deadlines under pressure and to act on one’s own initiative.
• Enthusiasm, commitment and a capacity to be compassionate in one’s approach to clients.
• Knowledge and experience of public interest law.
• Experience of judicial review, public and administrative law and/or human rights law in practice.
• Relevant postgraduate qualification such as a Masters in human rights/public interest law.
• Experience in human rights/social justice work and/or in the community and voluntary sector.

Terms and Conditions

The position of Solicitor will be offered as a permanent contract with immediate start. The salary range for the Solicitor role is €46,000-€52,000 depending on experience. This is a full time position based at Mercy Law Resource Centre, 25 Cork Street, Dublin 8. This role is ideally full-time, however a less than
full-time working arrangement may be considered.

Closing date for applications is 5pm on Friday 20 November 2026.

MLRC is an equal opportunities employer.