Work opportunities
FLAC is currently recruiting for the roles of:
FLAC Locum Solicitor
Reporting to: FLAC Managing Solicitor
Role overview
FLAC is seeking to recruit a locum solicitor to support the work of its independent law centre.
Job description
- Manage Litigation files in a variety of forums; mainly Workplace Relations Commission and High Court.
- Report to managing solicitor on progress of files as required;
- Liaise with clients to keep them updated on the progress of their cases;
- Provide legal advice as required in the areas of Housing law, Social Welfare and Equality.
Requirements;
Essential
- Hold appropriate professional legal qualification.
- Have at least 3 years post qualification experience in litigation.
- Compliance with Law Society regulations regarding professional conduct.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills and an ability to work flexibly with clients.
- Proven organisational skills with good attention to detail.
- Good IT skills, proficiency in MS Office.
- Ability to meet targets and work to deadlines.
- Strong ability to work effectively and collaboratively as a member of a team.
- High level of personal responsibility and integrity.
Desirable
- Experience in housing law/ administrative law generally/ equality or human rights law/public interest law.
- Demonstrated interest in the principle of access to justice and social justice.
- Experience of using and maintaining a case management database.
Further Details:
- This locum position is for a period of 3-6 months
- The hours are full-time
- The position will be based at the FLAC office at 85/86 Dorset Street Upper, Dublin 1.
- The salary range is dependent on skills and experience
To Apply:
Please send a copy of your CV along with a cover letter to recruitment@flac.ie stating what interests you about working with FLAC and how you meet the requirements for this position.
Closing Date for Applications: 22 March 2023
FLAC is an equal opportunities employer.
FLAC Solicitor
Reporting to: FLAC Managing Solicitor
Role Overview
FLAC is seeking to recruit a solicitor to its specialised legal service to the Traveller community and to continue to develop the knowledge and expertise of Traveller organisations in advocating on behalf of Travellers that they work with. The funding for the position is for a period of three years and the project is supported by a steering group, whose membership is drawn from a number of Traveller organisations that provide guidance and support in delivering the projected outcomes of the project.
Job Description
- Provide legal advice to the Traveller community in relation to equality law, housing, accommodation, evictions, control of horses legislation, planning law, social welfare, the powers and functions of An Garda Síochána and any other areas of law with particular relevance to the Traveller community.
- Provide advocacy and legal representation to the Traveller community in cases before relevant Courts and Tribunals that best advance the interests of that community in achieving equality and vindicating their human rights with the supervision and support of FLACs managing solicitor.
- Coordinate the delivery of legal education to organisations working with Travellers throughout the country including through the development of relevant training and resource material.
- Contribute to policy development in relation to areas of law relevant to the Traveller community.
- Comment on legal issues of strategic importance to the Traveller community, including in the media as required.
- Work with other members of the legal team to maintain systems and contribute to the overall efficient running of the legal service within FLAC and the FLAC organisation in general.
- Collaborate with other members of staff in relation to advancing access to justice for Travellers within FLAC’s other areas of work.
- Work to maximise the availability of legal services to members of the Traveller community throughout the country and collaborate and support other projects advancing access to justice as relevant.
Other General Duties
- To collaborate with other Independent Law Centres, NGOs and the Legal Aid Board on relevant legal issues and referrals.
- To undertake other duties connected to the work of the organisation as required.
- Contribute to the strategic development and review the overall performance and strategic development of FLAC as an organisation
- Complying with FLAC’s Health and Safety Policies and Procedures.
- Maintain accurate records of cases taken/ advocacy undertaken, referrals made and outcomes achieved and other work undertaken.
- Provide periodic reports on work undertaken to the working group supporting the project.
Requirements;
Essential
- Hold appropriate professional legal qualification.
- Have at least 3 years post qualification experience in litigation at all levels.
- Compliance with Law Society regulations regarding professional conduct.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills and an ability to work flexibly with clients coming from diverse backgrounds.
- Proven ability to engage with key stakeholders.
- Proven organisational skills with good attention to detail.
- Good IT skills, proficiency in MS Office.
- Ability to meet targets and work to deadlines.
- Strong ability to work effectively and collaboratively as a member of a team.
- High level of personal responsibility and integrity.
Desirable
- Experience in housing law/ administrative law generally/ equality or human rights law/public interest law.
- Demonstrated interest in the principle of access to justice and social justice.
- Experience of using and maintaining a case management database.
Further Details:
- The position is full-time
- The position will be based at the FLAC office at 85/86 Dorset Street Upper, Dublin 1.
- The salary range is dependent on skills and experience
To Apply:
Please send a copy of your CV along with a cover letter to recruitment@flac.ie stating what interests you about working with FLAC and how you meet the requirements for this position.
Closing Date for Applications: 31 March 2023
FLAC is an equal opportunities employer.
Director of Fundraising
Reporting to: FLAC Chief Executive
FLAC is recruiting for a new Director of Fundraising. This is a wonderful and exciting opportunity to join one of the oldest civil society organisations in Ireland, during a period when the need for our services has never been greater.
As an NGO, FLAC relies on a combination of statutory funding, contributions from the legal professions and donations from individuals and grant-making foundations to support its work. The Director of Fundraising will work to ensure FLAC’s sustainability and will lead on and develop FLAC’s fundraising strategy.
This post is ideal for someone who enjoys creating, developing and implementing strategies, working with a wide range of stakeholders both internally and externally. The ideal candidate will have the ability to work under pressure, is unfazed by the task at hand and will work to promote access to justice.
Role Overview:
The Director of Fundraising will create, manage and deliver a comprehensive and innovative fundraising strategy with specific goals and key performance indicators to achieve FLAC’s fundraising targets.
Responsibilities:
- Strategy and Planning – You will create, manage and deliver a comprehensive and innovative fundraising strategy, with specific goals and key performance indicators, partnering with institutional partners, high net worth donors and charitable trusts through pro-active contact networking to ensure FLAC’s sustainability, in line with FLAC’s ethos and values.
- Corporate Partnerships - You will assist FLAC to forge strong links with corporate partners and other strategic partners, to create various long-term avenues for sustainable giving.
- Donor Development - You will guide FLAC in its creation of attractive and appropriate ways to structure individual giving, and to retain committed donors to fully reach our donation potential.
- Grant Management - You will draft grant applications and subsequent reports on grants to Government Departments, Statutory Bodies and other funding organisations. You will act as a key intermediary in liaising with the appropriate Government Departments and State Bodies and ensure that the relationship between FLAC and its funders is safeguarded and positively influenced at every opportunity.
- Philanthropic funding - You will research opportunities for funding from Trusts and Foundations, develop proposals and build relationships, delivering quality reporting and stewardship to Philanthropic donors.
- Digital Fundraising – You will be responsible for developing digital fundraising including crowd funding using social media platforms
Essential Skills and Background:
The Director of Fundraising will demonstrate the following:
- Educated to degree level or similar
- At least five years’ experience gained at a senior level in a similar role
- Experience in a not-for-profit organisation at a mid or senior level
- An understanding of fundraising for advocacy causes and the synergies between advocacy campaigns and fundraising
- Excellent sales skills and first class relationship management combined with a polished, tactful personality to cultivate relationships appropriately
- Ability to work effectively and respectfully with FLAC staff and Council
- Excellent networking skills
- Exceptional communication ability across verbal, editing, digital and written forms
- Strong financial and planning experience to be able to set appropriate fundraising goals, understand the requirements of the organisation to reach success, and set plans in place to achieve those goals
- Strong identification with the goals of FLAC and a commitment to access to justice
- A good knowledge of the legal profession would be desirable
Further Details:
- The position is full-time
- The position will be based at the FLAC office at 85/86 Dorset Street Upper, Dublin 1, though hybrid work may be considered
- The salary range is dependent on skills and experience
To Apply:
Please send a copy of your CV along with a cover letter to recruitment@flac.ie stating what interests you about working with FLAC and how you meet the requirements for this position.
The closing date for applications is Monday 27 February at 5pm.
FLAC is an equal opportunities employer.
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