The competency framework has identified individual competencies associated with effective performance, clustered into 6 main dimensions as illustrated below: Professional Expertise & Knowledge Technology Effectively for Service Delivery Interpersonal and Communication Skills Capacity to legal knowledge effectively; Understanding of court process and role of solicitor in dispute resolution Capacity to use legal databases; Application of IT skills Managing Solicitor/Client Relationship in a public service environment; Communication and advocacy skills Personal Drive for Results Teamworking Managerial Capacity/Leadership Ability Organisational Skills; Results Orientated Approach; Professional Integrity Interpersonal Effectiveness within a team; Working collaboratively with colleagues to achieve an objective Vision; Management of Change; Management, Motivation & development of Staff GENERAL MATTERS Eligibility to compete
COMPETITION PROCESS How to apply Completed application forms must be submitted to reach Managing Solicitor Recruitment competition, Human Resources, Legal Aid Board, Quay Street, Cahirciveen, Co. Kerry by the above closing date. Email: recruitment@legalaidboard.ie The admission of a person to a competition, or invitation to attend an interview, is not to be taken as implying that the Legal Aid Board is satisfied that such person fulfils the requirements of the competition or is not disqualified by law from holding the position and does not carry a guarantee that your application will receive further consideration. It is important, therefore, for you to note that the onus is on you to ensure that you meet the eligibility requirements for the competition before attending for interview. If you do not meet these essential entry requirements but nevertheless attend for interview you will be putting yourself to unnecessary expense as the Legal Aid Board will not be responsible for refunding any expenses incurred. Closing date The completed application form must be forwarded so as to reach the Board not later than 4pm on Tuesday 30 May, 2017. If you do not receive an acknowledgement of receipt of your application within 2 working days of applying, please contact Human Resources at 066 9471000. Application forms are only available from our website at The interviews for this post are likely to take place in the week beginning 05 June, 2017. Candidates should make themselves available on the date(s) specified by the and should make sure that the contact details specified on the application form are correct. The Board will not be responsible for refunding any expenses incurred by candidates. Selection Methods may include: shortlisting of candidates on the basis of the information contained in their application; and a competitive interview which may include a presentation on a topic of relevance to the Board. The admission of a person to a competition, or invitation to attend interview, or a successful result letter, is not to be taken as implying that the Board is satisfied that such a person fulfils the requirements or is not disqualified by law from holding the position. Normally the number of applications received for a position exceeds that required to fill existing and future vacancies to the position. a candidate may meet the eligibility requirements of the competition, if the numbers applying for the position are such that it