Solicitor Grade III

Law Society; Galway; Hybrid; EUR 46,000 - 82,000; Full time

Job summary

The Legal Aid Board invites applications for the position of Solicitor Grade III in Galway. The role is part of a public service, with a panel to fill permanent and temporary posts over the next year after establishment.

The Board offers family-friendly policies and opportunities for further training and education, with progression through a merit-based salary scale. Salary scales range from €45,651 to €81,946 via annual increments, with higher long service increments bringing the scale to

Qualifications

• Experience at professional level is desirable but not essential.

Job description

The Legal Aid Board is an independent, publicly funded organisation which provides family mediation, civil legal aid and advice and vulnerable witness related services. They are also responsible for the administration of a number of ad hoc criminal legal aid schemes.

Applications are invited for the position of Solicitor Grade III in Galway.

Following a competition, a Panel will be established from which permanent and temporary positions will be filled in the 12 months following the Panel's establishment.

The salary for Solicitor Grade III ranges from €45,651 to €81,946 via annual increments (which are subject to satisfactory service). Two long service increments, payable after a further 3 and 6 years, bring the salary scale to €84,348 and €86,953

Entry point will be at the minimum of the scale, different pay and conditions may apply subject to Government pay policy procedures. For the purposes of this competition, candidates may be offered up to point 3 (i.e. €56,067) at the discretion of the Chief Executive Officer and based on post qualification experience

The Board has family friendly policies and extensive opportunities for further training and education. Experience at professional level is desirable but not essential.

Closing date for receipt of applications: Monday 2 November 2026 at 4.00pm

The Legal Aid Board is an equal opportunities employer.