We’re Hiring: Chief Clerk

Join our Legal team and help support the delivery of high‑quality legal services to the organisation. Working closely with the Law Agent and Senior Solicitor, the Chief Clerk plays a key role in the day‑to‑day management of the department, combining people management, operational leadership and hands‑on legal casework, particularly in the areas of conveyancing and litigation. 

What is a Chief Clerk?

The Chief Clerk is responsible for overseeing the daily operations of the Legal Services Department, ensuring that administrative, technical and legal functions operate efficiently and in line with corporate and statutory requirements.

The role combines departmental management with substantive legal work and includes responsibility for staff supervision, workload coordination, budgeting, systems oversight and the delivery of delegated conveyancing and litigation caseloads.

The Chief Clerk works under the direction and supervision of the Law Agent and supports the wider objectives of dlr through effective governance, service delivery and compliance.

We are looking for someone with:

• A completed appropriate legal education for a legal executive or law clerk
• A minimum of 7 years’ satisfactory experience as: 
  • a law clerk / legal executive, or
  • a legal assistant / senior legal assistant in a legal office or law department
• Relevant administrative and management experience
• Strong organisational, communication and people‑management skills
• Knowledge of public service organisations and governance frameworks
• The skills, knowledge and competencies required to perform the role of Chief Clerk.

Please note that all candidates must be able to show that they have permission to work and live here if required.

Apply by clicking the blue 'Apply Here' button and sending a completed application form to careers@dlrcoco.ie by 12 noon on Thursday, 7 May 2026.

 Find out more in the Qualifications and Particulars document below.