Solicitor - Family & Capacity Law, Court Practice

Southside Personnel; Dublin; Sur place; EUR 65 000 - 90 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Southside Personnel in Dublin is seeking a Qualified Solicitor to join a busy practice working across Family Law and Assisted Decision-Making (Capacity) matters. The role is client-facing and may involve court work outside Dublin.

You'll gain experience in judicial separation, custody, EPAs, wards, and capacity proceedings while collaborating with senior lawyers and counsel. Applicants should have strong communication with vulnerable clients.

Qualifications

• Qualified Solicitor in Ireland with current practising certificate.
• Open to newly qualified Solicitors with some relevant experience.
• Experience in private client, elder law, healthcare law, mental health law, probate or capacity law.
• Strong understanding of the Assisted Decision-Making (Capacity) Act 2015.
• Excellent communication skills, particularly with vulnerable clients.

Responsabilités

• Advisory Work: Advise on Assisted Decision-Making Act provisions; guidance on capacity and safeguarding; interpret DSS guidance and court decisions.
• Decision Support Arrangements: Draft Co-Decision-Making Agreements; EPA, Enduring Power of Attorney, Advance Healthcare Directives; assist with DSS registrations.
• Court and Tribunal Work: Prepare Circuit/High Court applications; represent clients; liaise with counsel and experts.
• Wardship Discharge: Advise wards and families; manage discharge transitions; coordinate with practitioners.
• Vulnerable Client Representation: Take instructions from elderly/vulnerable clients; document preferences; assess safeguarding issues.
• Enduring Powers of Attorney: Draft EPAs; advise donors/attorneys; assist with activation and disputes.
• Healthcare and Capacity Issues: Advise on consent to treatment and capacity assessments; guidance on directives.
• Compliance and Regulatory Matters: Stay updated on DSS, GDPR, custody of data and Law Society rules.

Connaissances

Client facing

Advocacy background

Wardship experience

Elder/Healthcare law knowledge

Formation

Qualified Solicitor in Ireland

Description du poste

Southside Personnel in Dublin is seeking a Qualified Solicitor to join a busy practice working across Family Law and Assisted Decision-Making (Capacity) matters. The role is client-facing and may involve court work outside Dublin.

You'll gain experience in judicial separation, custody, EPAs, wards, and capacity proceedings while collaborating with senior lawyers and counsel. Applicants should have strong communication with vulnerable clients.