Category: News
25 January 2024
The Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions is recruiting Prosecutors.
Are you qualified, newly qualified, about to qualify as a Solicitor or Barrister? Are you driven and motivated to deliver a fair, independent and effective prosecution service on behalf of all the people of Ireland? If the answer is yes to the above questions, this might just be the job for you.
Candidates must, on or before Wednesday, 28 February 2024 be enrolled as a Solicitor in the State or have been called to the Bar. Candidates must also have, experience of practice (during training or post qualification) in one or more of the following areas, Criminal Regulatory or Enforcement Law, Administrative, Constitutional or European Law, Litigation and/or litigation involving public bodies and Employment Law. A history of delivering results effectively, in particular managing their caseload. A high level of interpersonal and communication skills with an awareness of how to deal with external stakeholders. Strong analytical and decision making skills. Experience of or aptitude to work in a computerised office environment, including the use of electronic case management systems or other ICT application used for legal practice.
The competition will be carried out in line with the codes of practice as published by the Commission for Public Service Appointments which are available at www.cpsa.ie.
For more information and to apply please see read the Information Booklet.
Applicants should forward their Application Form electronically to: recruitment@dppireland.ie to arrive no later than 3:30pm on 14 February 2024.
Information on the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions is available here on this website.
02 October 2023
The Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions is recruiting a Legal & Knowledge Management Researcher. Successful applicants must, on or before 17 October 2023, hold an honours degree (at least a Level 8 of the National Framework of Qualifications) in Law or an honors degree in another discipline plus a post graduate qualification in Law and Have demonstrable experience in conducting in-depth legal research and analysis gained either through relevant post-graduate studies or through conducting legal research and analysis in an employment or internship context. It will be an advantage to have an extensive knowledge of Irish law and the Irish legal system along with a knowledge of EU and ECHR law, strong information technology skills, analytical and evaluative skills and techniques, good written communication skills, an ability to work independently and in a team environment and an ability to plan, prioritise and manage tasks in a systemic and organised way in order to deliver work of a high quality against tight deadlines.
Shortlisting may apply. Canvassing will disqualify.
The competition will be carried out in line with the codes of practice as published by the Commission for Public Service Appointments which are available at www.cpsa.ie/
For more information, please see the Information Booklet.
Applicants should forward their CV and a completed Application Form electronically to: recruitment@dppireland.ie to arrive before 3:30pm on Tuesday 17 October 2023.
24 June 2023
The Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions is recruiting a Chief Information Officer. Candidates must, on or before Friday, 14 July 2023 have the NFQ technical qualification/ certs combined with the professional technical experience that is listed in page 7 of the information booklet. The successful candidate will have an exciting opportunity to play a critical leadership role in managing results and delivering to a high standard in a challenging and dynamic environment.
Candidates will also be expected to display excellent communication, with advanced skills in negotiating and developing strong networks of technical and business peers, strong leadership and management experience, and provide demonstrable leadership in digital transformational change. Shortlisting may apply. Canvassing will disqualify.
The competition will be carried out in line with the codes of practice as published by the Commission for Public Service Appointments which are available at http://www.cpsa.ie/
For more information and to apply please see the Information Booklet
Applicants should forward their Application Form electronically to: Recruitment@dppireland.ie to arrive before 3:30pm on Friday 14 July 2023.
Please note the interviews for this competition are estimated to take place in September 2023.
Information on the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions is available on www.dppireland.ie.
The Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions is committed to a policy of equal opportunity.
Cuirfear fáilte roimh chomhfhreagras I nGaelige
19 May 2023
The Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions is recruiting Higher Legal Executives. Candidates must have a qualification at Level 6 on the NFQ major award (i.e. diploma level) or a professional qualification in an area related to the role. Candidates must also have minimum of 2 years’ relevant professional experience as a legal executive or a paralegal in one or more of the following areas:
- Criminal, Regulatory or Enforcement law
- Administrative, Constitutional or European law
- Litigation and/or litigation involving public bodies
- Employment Law
Candidates will also be expected to display good communication skills, an ability to work independently and in a team environment, and an ability to organise, prioritise and manage a legal caseload. Shortlisting may apply. Canvassing will disqualify.
The competition will be carried out in line with the codes of practice as published by the Commission for Public Service Appointments which are available at http://www.cpsa.ie/.
For more information and to apply, please see the Information Booklet.
Applicants should forward a completed Application Form electronically to: Recruitment@dppireland.ie to arrive before 3:30pm on Tuesday 6 June 2023.
Information about the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions is available here on this website.
16 March 2023
The Legal Research Internship Access Scheme has been created to provide internship opportunities in the Law Reform Commission, the Office of the Attorney General or the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions for current final year law students who come from socio-economically disadvantaged backgrounds or have disabilities. The internships will provide successful applicants with paid work experience in a legal environment and the opportunity to develop skills and confidence as part of a research team.
For more information, please read the Information Booklet.
Closing Date: The completed application form must be forwarded by e-mail to internship@lawreform.ie not later than 12noon on Monday, 3 April 2023.
| The Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions also has a separate internship programme in association with the Law faculties of a number of Irish Universities. This programme offers a small number of internship positions in our Prosecution Policy & Research Unit. Applications for entry to this programme are made by students to the Course Director of their respective University Law Faculty. The selection process is handled by the University. The programme is confined to those who have completed undergraduate law degrees and have either completed or are undertaking a relevant post graduate degree and/or have commenced study towards a professional legal qualification. |
21 November 2022
The Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions is recruiting senior lawyers at Principal Prosecutor Level. Successful applicants must, on or before 21 November 2022, be enrolled as a Solicitor in the State or have been called to the Bar with a minimum of 5 years’ experience as a Solicitor or Barrister or have a minimum of 5 years’ experience.
The competition will be carried out in line with the codes of practice as published by the Commission for Public Service Appointments which are available at http://www.cpsa.ie/
For more information and to apply please see the Information Booklet
Applicants should forward a completed Application Form electronically to: recruitment@dppireland.ie to arrive before 10am on Monday 12 December 2022.
Information on the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions is available on www.dppireland.ie.
The Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions is committed to a policy of equal opportunity.
Cuirfear fáilte roimh chomhfhreagras I nGaelige
21 September 2021
The Department of the Taoiseach seeks applications for the position of Director of Public Prosecutions. Application forms and further details of the terms and conditions which will apply can be obtained from:
Ms. Miriam Dollard
Secretary to the DPP Selection Committee
Department of the Taoiseach
E-mail: dppcompetition@taoiseach.gov.ie
Closing date for receipt of applications: 12 noon on Friday, 8 October 2021