Vacancy: First Deputy Police Ombudsman (Fiosrú, Oifig an Ombudsman)
Fiosrú the Office of the Police Ombudsman has taken on the role of dealing with complaints from the public where they have concerns about Garda members, a role that was previously carried out by the Garda Síochána Ombudsman Commission. As Fiosrú is a reorganised corporate body with a changing organisation structure, it requires a leader with a proven capacity to manage change. Candidates are now being sought for the position of Deputy Police Ombudsman of Fiosrú - Oifig an Ombudsman Póilíneachta. Deadline: 10 April. See Deputy Police Ombudsman of Fiosrú on Publicjobs.ie.
Vacancy: Chief Operating Officer (Community Law & Mediation)
Community Law & Mediation (CLM) is a community based, independent law centre and charity providing services nationwide and operating in two locations: Dublin and Limerick. The COO will strengthen CLM’s capability to implement its strategy and this role is an opportunity to shape a growing and dynamic organisation. Deadline Wednesday 16 April at 5pm. Click here for more information.
Traineeship Lawyer – Linguist (European Central Bank, Frankfurt)
Traineeship Lawyer-Linguist with English as main language. The trainee grant is €1,170 per month plus an accommodation allowance. Full time, Frankfurt am Main, Germany. You will be part of the Legislation Division in the Directorate General Legal Services. This Division is responsible for preparing the ECB’s legal acts in the official languages of the European Union (EU), reviewing legal texts for legal, linguistic and terminological consistency and maintaining a legal terminology database. Deadline: 17 April. Click here for more information.
Vacancy: Area Manager (Staff Officer) Youth Justice Agency (Northern Ireland Civil Service)
Further appointments may be made from this competition should NICS positions become vacant which require the same eligibility criteria and have similar duties and responsibilities. Deadline: 18 April at 12 noon. Click here for more information.
Vacancy: Senior Operational Analyst (Europol)
The Senior Operational Analyst is responsible for collecting, processing, cross-checking, analysing and reporting on high volumes of complex criminal intelligence in all crime areas covered by Europol’s mandate. The incumbent may lead a group of Analysts, within or outside of an Analytical Project (AP) and/or may contribute to the (further) development of analysis technology and capabilities. S/he further assures quality of products developed and standards of performance. Deadline: 22 April. Click here for further information.
Vacancy: Head of Corporate Affairs (Law Reform Commission)
This is a new position. The Head of Corporate Affairs will chair the Management Committee, and report to the Commission on corporate affairs, strategy and operations. Applications are invited from candidates from diverse backgrounds, who share the LRC’s core values, and who can demonstrate the relevant expertise and experience required for the role, including further development of technology in achieving objectives. The Head of Corporate Affairs is a full-time, permanent position in the Civil Service at Principal Officer grade. Deadline: 23 April at 12 noon. Click here for more information.
Vacancy: Legal Support Manager (Public Interest Litigation Support) - part-time
Public Interest Litigation Support (PILS) is a Belfast-based non-profit committed to supporting local organisations to use the law in a creative way to protect human rights and equality. Public interest litigation refers to legal cases that will create positive change for vulnerable or disadvantaged groups of people in Northern Ireland. Deadline: 25 April at 5pm. Click here for more information.
Vacancy: Public Prosecutor - Temporary (Public Prosecution Service for Northern Ireland)
These appointments offer an exciting opportunity for professionally qualified Barristers and Solicitors to join an organisation which values all its people, performs to a high standard and works in partnership with colleagues and criminal justice partners. Deadline: 25 April at 12 noon. Click here for more information.
Vacancy: Public Prosecutor (Public Prosecution Service for Northern Ireland)
These appointments offer an exciting opportunity for professionally qualified Barristers and Solicitors to join an organisation which values all its people, performs to a high standard and works in partnership with colleagues and criminal justice partners. Deadline: 25 April at 12 noon. Click here for more information.
Vacancy: Post-Doctoral Researcher in Criminology (Maynooth University)
MU School of Law and Criminology are seeking a Post-Doctoral Researcher in Criminology (Specified Purpose Contract) to join the SPIRS project team. SPIRS (Studying Prison In-Reach Services) is a 2-year project led by Principal Investigator, Dr Joe Garrihy. Deadline 27 April. Click here for more information.
Vacancy: Senior Assistant Director – Resource and Change (Public Prosecution Service for Northern Ireland)
The Public Prosecution Service sits at the heart of the criminal justice system and we are looking for a Senior Assistant Director to lead an exciting programme of transformation. Deadline: 28 April at 12 noon. Click here for more information.
Vacancy: Specialist - EU & International Law, Corporate Law Team (Europol)
The post of Specialist - EU & International Law is located in the Corporate Law Team, Institutional & Legal Affairs Department, Governance Directorate. The Governance Directorate is responsible for supporting and assisting Europol Management and the rest of the organisation by providing advice and maintaining strategic links with relevant EU bodies and law enforcement agencies of the Member States. The Specialist in EU & International Law provides expert legal advice on matters related to the EU's legal framework and international law. Deadline: 2 May. Click here for further information.
Vacancy: Senior Specialist – Head of Team - Core International Crimes (Europol)
The post of Senior Specialist – Head of Team - Core International Crimes is located in Team Operations C, Counter-Terrorism (CT) Operations Unit, European Counter Terrorism Centre (ECTC), Operations Directorate. Specializing in the study, analysis, and reporting of serious violations of international law—such as genocide, crimes against humanity, and war crimes—the team’s work is integral to high-impact criminal investigations. The Head of Team will be responsible for driving key tasks, including information and evidence collection, research, and providing intelligence support to major investigations into core international crimes (CICs). Deadline: 6 May. Click here for further information.
Vacancy: International Protection Panel and Repatriation Panel
The International Protection Office is seeking Expressions of Interest for assignment to the International Protection Panel and Repatriation Panel. There is currently no closing date for submitting an application however the IPO/ ISD may introduce a closing date at a later stage, if necessary. Click here for more information.
Volunteer: Victim Support at Court
Victim Support at Court, or V-SAC, is the only voluntary service in Ireland dedicated solely to court accompaniment for victims of crime, their families and witnesses. V-SAC's volunteers are extremely important to the support that given to victims and witnesses. Volunteers are provided with training and support to carry out the work effectively. Find out about being a volunteer here, and fill out a volunteer application form here.
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