Environmental Justice Lawyer

Community Law and Mediation is recruiting an Environmental Justice Lawyer.

This is a unique and exciting opportunity to work in the area of environmental justice.

In 2021, Community Law and Mediation (CLM) established Ireland’s first Centre for Environmental Justice. The Centre aims to empower and equip individuals, community groups and organisations to challenge environmental injustice using the law. This includes representing clients in climate litigation cases.

Community Law and Mediation (CLM) is a community based, independent law centre providing services nationwide and operating in two locations: Dublin and Limerick. It was founded in 1975 and assists almost 5,000 people annually through its services, which include free legal advice and representation; information and education; and mediation and conflict coaching. CLM also campaigns for law reform, and for the safeguarding of rights already enshrined in law. For more details on CLM’s work, please see CLM website.

They are recruiting an Environmental Justice Lawyer, with an immediate start date. CLM are flexible as to whether this is a 5 day or 4 day week role. If the candidate wishes to work a 4 day week, salary, leave and benefits will be reduced on a pro rata basis. The position is fixed term (2 years), though it is hoped to secure sufficient funding to enable the role to be longer term.

Salary details are available on request and the direct line report is currently to the Managing Solicitor of CLM. The successful candidate will also report on the processing of legal cases to the CEO of CLM.

To download the application form, please click here.

Please send completed application form and CV, as one document, by email to Jane O Sullivan at josullivan@communitylawandmediation.ie.

The closing date for receipt of applications is 15 April 2024 at 5pm. Interviews will be held on the week commencing 22 April 2024 and will include a short presentation on an area relevant to the role.

Community Law & Mediation is an equal opportunities employer. To view CLM’s fair processing notice, please click here.

Further Information please direct any questions to Jane O Sullivan: josullivan@communitylawandmediation.ie