Solicitor – Healthcare Operations Team
- Location: Cork or Dublin, Ireland
- Job Type: Full-time
Our client is seeking a Solicitor to join their Healthcare Operations Team. This role is an excellent opportunity for solicitors looking to develop a specialist practice in healthcare, capacity, mental health, and public sector law. The successful candidate will work closely with the Health Service Executive (HSE) and handle a broad range of healthcare and statutory applications before the District Court, Circuit Court, and High Court.
Day-to-Day of the Role:
- Manage a varied caseload on behalf of the HSE and other public sector clients.
- Prepare and conduct applications in the District Court, Circuit Court, and High Court.
- Advise on and progress Assisted Decision-Making applications and inherent jurisdiction matters.
- Handle court applications concerning capacity, residency, care arrangements, deprivation of liberty, and safeguarding matters involving vulnerable adults.
- Draft pleadings, affidavits, submissions, and court documentation.
- Regularly attend court and liaise with Counsel as required.
- Work closely with social workers, HSE management, healthcare professionals, and multidisciplinary teams.
- Provide practical and strategic legal advice to clients on statutory obligations and decision-making processes.
- Build and maintain strong working relationships with clients and key stakeholders.
- Contribute to the continued growth and development of the Healthcare Operations Team.
Required Skills & Qualifications:
- Qualified Solicitor in Ireland with proven advocacy experience before the District Court and/or Circuit Court.
- Strong drafting, communication, and case management skills.
- Ability to manage a busy and varied court-based workload.
- Excellent interpersonal skills, capable of working effectively with clients, social workers, healthcare professionals, and multidisciplinary teams.
- A full clean driving licence is essential.
Desirable Experience:
- Experience in healthcare, public sector, litigation, family law, or mental health law.
- Familiarity with the Assisted Decision-Making (Capacity) Act and related applications.
- Experience appearing before the District Court, Circuit Court, or High Court.
What We Offer:
- Exposure to a highly specialised and growing area of legal practice.
- Direct client contact with one of Ireland's largest public sector organisations.
- Significant court advocacy experience.
- Opportunities for professional development and career progression.
- A supportive and collaborative team environment.
