Job Description

Healthcare Solicitor

We are hiring for our client, a leading Irish law firm, who are seeking to appoint an Associate to join their specialist Healthcare team in Dublin.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a highly regarded team with a strong reputation in healthcare, child protection, mental health and social care law. The successful candidate will gain hands-on exposure to complex and meaningful work while advising a broad client base including public bodies, healthcare providers and regulatory organisations.

Top 3 Things to Know About this Role:

• Hybrid working with a highly respected Dublin-based team
• Strong advocacy and court exposure from an early stage
• Opportunity to specialise in healthcare, child protection and public sector advisory work

The Role

Working closely with senior solicitors and partners, responsibilities will include:

• Managing and assisting on complex healthcare and child protection matters
• Running files from inception to completion
• Taking client instructions and drafting pleadings, legal documents and correspondence
• Preparing for and attending court hearings and negotiations
• Daily District Court advocacy work
• Advising public bodies on statutory interpretation and legislative obligations
• Reviewing complex medical, social work and professional records
• Liaising with clients, third-party solicitors, medical personnel, witnesses and other stakeholders

The Person

• Qualified Solicitor in Ireland
• Minimum 1 years’ PQE in litigation, healthcare, public sector or related practice areas
• Strong interest in healthcare law and child protection matters
• Excellent advocacy and communication skills
• Strong drafting, analytical and research abilities
• Highly organised with the ability to manage competing deadlines

The Reward

• Excellent opportunity to develop within a specialist practice area
• High-quality and meaningful work
• Strong mentoring and development support
• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Hybrid working model
• Supportive and collaborative team culture

Next Steps

For further information and to apply for this role, please contact Amy Davis. We are happy to have a confidential discussion with solicitors considering their next move.