Job Description
Panel Members Civil Legal Services Independent Appeals Panels – Department of Justice Closed
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 per...