Legal Executive in the Guardian ad litem National Service
The Department of Children, Disability and Equality’s mission is to enhance the lives of
children, young people, adults, families and communities, recognising diversity and
promoting equality of opportunity. The Department deals with policy and service
developments relating to a number of important groups in society.
The passing of the Child Care (Amendment) Act 2022 enabled the Minister for Children,
Disability and Equality to establish a new Guardian ad litem (GAL) national service as part of
the Department. Guardians ad litem are independent qualified and experienced
professionals appointed by the Court to safeguard the interests of children and young people
in court proceedings.
The Department is now seeking a Legal Executive for the new Guardian ad litem National
Service. This is an exciting opportunity for a suitably qualified, enthusiastic and committed
individual who is looking to embrace new challenges, do purposeful work and make a real
difference to the Irish State and its people.
The Legal Executive will play a central role in the provision of organisational and legal
support to the GAL National Service and have responsibility for document management
systems, the legal diary and other appropriate support structures.
Full details of the role, including specific eligibility requirements, are available on
The closing date for receipt of completed applications is 3pm on Tuesday, 24 th February
2026.
We are committed to a policy of equal opportunity and encourage applications under all nine
grounds of the Employment Equality Acts.
