Temporary Legal Researcher In The Law Reform Commission

Law Reform Commission

Styne House, Upper Hatch Street, Dublin 2 D02 DY27

Role of Legal Researcher. Law Reform Research. Under the supervision of the Director of Research, Deputy Directors of Research and the Commission, the Legal Researcher will carry out research and assist in preparing Consultation Papers and / or a Report or Reports for publication. The Legal Researcher will be credited as a researcher on the project when a Consultation Paper or Report is published. Current projects include:   • A Regulatory Framework for Adult Safeguarding. • Reform of Non-Court Adjudicative Bodies and Appeals to Courts. • Compulsory Acquisition of Land. • Compensating Victims of Crime. • Liability of Unincorporated Associations. • Review and Consolidation of the Law on Sexual Offences.   The work of the Commission and its Legal Researchers involves extensive consultation with relevant people and bodies, including the public generally through Consultation Papers, Members of the Oireachtas, Government Departments, the legal profession and other relevant professions, industry, State bodies and NGOs. Comparative research on the laws of other jurisdictions is an essential part of the research process. The Commission maintains extensive library resources for this purpose, including online resources such as HeinOnline, LexisNexis and Westlaw.   Researchers attend meetings of the Commission to discuss their work, including draft papers, and to receive direction.   Access to Legislation.   The Researcher will also, under the supervision of the Access to Legislation Manager and Deputy Managers, contribute to the Commission’s important work on Access to Legislation which produces the Legislation Directory, Revised Acts and the Classified List of In-Force Legislation. In relation to the Legislation Directory, this will involve detailed reading of legislation and noting of effects and other elements such as commencement information. The work on Revised Acts will entail the analysis of amendments and other legislative effects and their incorporation using an XML authoring system. Work on the Classified List will involve the use of an IT system to update and maintain the List. For full job description and details on how to apply: https://www.lawreform.ie/recruitment.63.html. Closing date: 29/08/2022. Please note that this advertisement is being hosted by the Public Appointments Service on publicjobs.ie. The Public Appointments Service has no involvement in, or responsibility for, the recruitment and selection process or the terms and conditions which relate to this post.  .

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