*Closes 28th March*

Department of Justice (DoJ) is seeking to appoint Other Panel Members to the Civil Legal Services: Independent Appeal Panels. 

The purpose of the Appeal Panels is to consider and adjudicate on appeals against decisions which have been taken by the Director of Legal Aid Casework to refuse to fund, continue to fund or place limitations on level of representation under Civil Legal Services for representation (higher courts).

The Department wishes to appoint individuals from a range of backgrounds with experience of the types of issues which would attract support through the award of Civil Legal Services to create a pool from which Appeal Panels can be formed.

The positions are part-time and are based in Belfast. The expected time commitment is 7 – 12 sittings per annum although this will depend on the volume of business to be transacted.

The term of appointment for all members will be for a period of 5 years, with the possibility of renewal for a second term, subject to satisfactory performance.

  • REF: IRC307575
  • DEPARTMENT: Department of Justice (DOJ)
  • SALARY: £250 (under review) for the preparation required and attendance at each sitting of the Appeal Panel
  • LOCATION: Legal Services Agency, 92 Ann Street, Belfast, BT1 3HH

Remuneration for the position of Other Panel Members will be £250 (under review) for the preparation required and attendance at each sitting of the Appeal Panel. These positions are not pensionable.

For more detailed information on the role and person specification, please click on the ‘Candidate Information Booklet’ link below. In order to apply for this position, please click on the ‘Apply for this job online’ link below to register to this vacancy and to submit an online application.

Completed application forms must be returned to arrive not later than 12 noon (UK time) on Friday 28th March 2025.It is anticipated that assessment will be held in Belfast on the week commencing 21st April 2025.

Equality of Opportunity: The Department of Justice is committed to encouraging a diverse range of Applicants for public appointments and to the principle of appointment on merit with independent assessment, openness and transparency of process. Applications are welcomed regardless of age, gender, disability, religion, ethnic origin, marital status, political opinion, sexual orientation or whether or not you have dependants.
As part of our commitment to equality of opportunity we offer a Guaranteed Interview Scheme (GIS) for disabled applicants. Further information can be found in the Candidate Information Booklet.

If you have any questions about the competition process, you should contact HRConnect on 0800 1 300 330 or email: recruitment@hrconnect.nigov.net.