Legal Researcher

RTÉ is Ireland's national public-service media organisation. We are embarking upon an ambitious and exciting 5-year transformation strategy to update the way we run the organisation. Our mission is to serve as an independent source of stories, news, information and entertainment for Ireland, reflecting the diversity of its people and providing experiences that enrich the lives of all.

This sense of purpose motivates us to deliver to the highest standards in an environment that is collaborative, supportive and engaging. Attracting and retaining the best talent is key in delivering to our audiences. We want our people to thrive in an environment that values their output.

Meet the team
The Legal Office in RTÉ provide an in-house legal service to all parts of the organisation, including commercial litigation, defamation, employment law and so on.

RTÉ Solicitors’ Office is seeking a recent law graduate with legal work experience to join the team in a 12‑month paid position, commencing immediately. This role offers valuable, hands‑on experience within a busy in‑house legal environment supporting a national public service broadcaster.

About the role:
The role will involve providing comprehensive support to the solicitors across a broad range of legal matters, including:

• Assisting solicitors on litigation matters, including managing inter partes correspondence, preparing briefs for counsel and compiling books of pleadings and trial documentation
• Carrying out legal research on ad hoc matters as required, and summarising findings clearly and concisely
• Organising and attending meetings with internal clients, taking accurate notes and ensuring files are updated as required
• Supporting solicitors with administrative tasks, including photocopying, scanning, filing, post and general file management
• Assisting with preparation for, and attendance at, court hearings and trials where required
• Supporting the development and updating of legal training materials on a range of topics relevant to the organisation
• Maintaining key dates, deadlines and diary management for the Solicitors’ Office
• Dealing with routine correspondence and queries in a professional and timely manner

About you:

• A law graduate or soon to be graduate, with relevant legal work experience and a demonstrable interest in Media and Broadcasting Law, Employment Law, Contract Law and Data Protection
• Highly motivated and enthusiastic, with a strong work ethic and a willingness to learn
• Possessing strong written and verbal communication skills, and the ability to work effectively as part of a collaborative team;
• Well organised, detail‑oriented and capable of managing multiple tasks simultaneously
• Willing to work on‑site five days per week

Application Process:
If you are interested in this opportunity, please submit your CV together with a cover letter outlining your interest and alignment to the role requirements. Please attach these as one file in the online application process.

This appointment will be made at the Administrative Grade 5 and is being offered on a 12 month fixed-term contract basis. The expected salary on appointment is €32,141 gross per annum.

Closing date for receipt of applications is Monday, 8th June 2026.

Cuirfear fáilte roimh iarratais ó dhaoine go bhfuil dearcadh dearfach acu i leith na Gaeilge. Applications are welcome from people who have a positive outlook to Irish.

Diversity and Inclusion are at the heart of what we do – both on-air and behind the scenes. We are committed to building a more inclusive environment and tackling under-representation while embedding inclusion at every stage of the employee journey.

We welcome applications from people with diverse backgrounds, without regard to gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, social experience, race and ethnicity, disability, civil and family status, religious belief and membership of the Traveller Community.

We are eager to provide reasonable accommodations for potential and existing employees with any kind of disability. Should you wish to request an accommodation for your interview, we encourage you to let us know when you apply.