Paralegal - Fixed Term Contract Mental Health Commission, Dublin

Paralegal - Fixed Term Contract Mental Health Commission? ? Osborne are delighted to be partnering with the Mental Health Commission in the recruitment of a Paralegal (Legal Executive)a Fixed Term Contract basis For details of this position and information on how to apply please see details below:? ? How to apply:? To apply for this role candidates must submit the relevant, signed and completed application form to ? You can find the information booklet and application form at ? **CVs will not be accepted as an application form**? ? The Organisation? The MHC is an independent statutory body established in April 2002 under the provisions of the Mental Health Acts 2001-2018 (the 2001 Act). The principal functions of the MHC, as specified in the 2001 Act, are to promote, encourage and foster the establishment and maintenance of high standards and good practices in the delivery of mental health services and to take all reasonable steps to protect the interests of persons detained in approved centres. The MHC is also empowered to undertake such activities, as it deems appropriate to foster and promote these standards and practices.? The Assisted Decision Making (Capacity) Act 2015 (the 2015 Act) provides for the establishment of the Decision Support Service (the DSS) within the MHC to support decision-making by and for adults with capacity difficulties and to regulate individuals who are providing support to people with capacity difficulties. The 2015 Act reforms Irelands capacity legislation which has been in place since the 19th century. It establishes a modern statutory framework to support decision-making by adults who have difficulty in making decisions without help.? Please note that all reference to the Mental Health Commission include the Decision Support Service.? ? The Role? The MHC is seeking a Paralegal to assist with its legal requirements, to provide support to and to conduct duties under the direction of the General Counsel for MHC (DSS). Essential Requirements The ideal candidate must possess, by the closing date, the following: LL. B, LL.M or equivalent law degree One year of proven paralegal experience in a similar role Proficiency in using Microsoft Office with particular reference to Excel The requisite competencies to carry out the role as outlined below Please find the information booklet pertaining to the position and a link to the relevant application form at ? All interested parties must complete the relevant application form and submit to?. Only candidates who complete the application forms will be considered within the remit of this competition.? ? Closing Dates? Paralegal, Deadline for application:?Please note latest receipt for applications is strictly?Tuesday 2nd June 2026 at 5pm GMT.Incomplete applications, postal applications or CVs will not be accepted. Any applications received after the closing date and time will not be considered.? ? An acknowledgement email will be issued for all applications received. If you do not receive acknowledgement of your application within two working days of submission, please contact Osborne Recruitment at to ensure your application has been received.? ? #INDOSB2? #INDTQUINN?

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