How to advertise a solicitor vacancy in Ireland
Updated: 12 hours ago
The best starting point for a solicitor advert is a clear hiring brief: what work the person will handle, what support they will have, what experience is essential and what the firm can offer. Choose a channel relevant to the role, then judge the response by suitable applications rather than views alone. Pembroke Legal provides a dedicated place to advertise roles to the legal profession.
Agree the role before writing the advert
Ask the supervising partner and the person managing recruitment to agree five things: the work that needs doing, the level of responsibility, the budget, the working pattern and the selection process. A vacancy created by growth may need a different brief from a replacement role. Decide what success would look like after three months. For example, independently progressing an agreed caseload with scheduled supervision is more useful than asking for a dynamic self-starter.
Use a title candidates recognise
Lead with the role and practice area, such as Employment Solicitor or Conveyancing Solicitor. Put location and working arrangements in their own fields so candidates can filter accurately. Explain the practical experience required rather than relying entirely on years of post-qualification experience. Separate essential criteria from skills that can be developed with support.
A job advert template you can adapt
Role: [job title and practice area]. Location: [office location and attendance expectations]. Salary: [approved range and whether annual full-time or actual part-time pay]. Contract and hours: [permanent or fixed-term; weekly hours].
The work: [three to five realistic responsibilities]. The support: [supervision, team and systems]. Essential experience: [specific relevant capabilities]. What we offer: [confirmed benefits and development opportunities]. How to apply: [CV and covering note requirements]. Closing date: [date]. Selection process: [stages and expected timetable].
Make the opportunity credible
Give candidates enough detail to picture an ordinary working week. Explain the mix of files, client contact and supervision without identifying clients or revealing confidential matters. Only list benefits and flexible arrangements the firm has approved. If hybrid working means two specified office days, say so. Check the advert on a phone before publishing: the role, location, salary and application route should be easy to find.
What should you do after publishing?
Allocate an owner to review applications and answer questions. Review both views and suitable applications after an agreed period. If candidates open the advert but do not apply, check the package, clarity and application journey before buying more exposure. Avoid changing every element at once; record what changed and when so the next review is useful.
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