Legal Aid Malta was established by Legal Notice 414 of 2014.  The function of the Agency is to give operational and administrative support to the management of the Agency. Legal Notice 64 of 2016, Legal Aid Agency (Procedures) Order 2016, lays down the procedure to be adopted by the Agency for legal aid applications. 

Legal Notice 64 of 2016, also spells out the functions and duties of the administration staff within the Agency. Legal Aid Malta is composed of the senior management who direct the work of the legal aid lawyers and legal procurators, selected after a public call, appointed by the Minister of Justice, and public officers within the agency. 

Article 911 (6) of Chapter 12 of the Laws of Malta defines the words ‘Advocate for Legal Aid’ as the person who holds the office of a lawyer, officer or public officer whose function belongs to the legal aid lawyer or whose function is within the administration for the benefit of legal aid.

Legal Aid Malta Agency

&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Jobsplus Permit No 174/2026&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;JOB DESCRIPTION&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;The functions of the Senior General Support Officer at the Legal Aid Malta Agency include:&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;1. Abide by the standard operational procedures (SOPs) and circulars issued by the Agency as updated from time-to-time.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;2. Assist Legal Aid Malta Agency in office and clerical assistance, including receptionist duties.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;3. Dealing with cases in accordance with defined regulations, instructions and general practice at Legal Aid Malta under direction of Management.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;4. Assisting beneficiaries of Legal Aid Malta to fill in application forms for a request of a Legal Aid Lawyer and Legal Procurator.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;5. Meet the general public and beneficiaries to assist them in answering queries made by them, including replying to emails.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;6. Schedule client appointments with the legal aid office officials and legal aid lawyers and procurators.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;7. Inform the applicants for legal aid wether their application has been approved or rejected and inform the clients with the relevant information as soon as it is available.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;8. Assist in preparing returns, and statistics as directed.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;9. Collecting information, keeping and updating of records and databases, including digital databases.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;10. Copying, typing, filing and carrying out general office work, including use of scanner machines, photocopy machines and other office equipment.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;11. Follow any directions and/or any other duties as assigned by senior management or the delegated authority of the Agency.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;12. Perform any other duties according to the exigencies of the service as directed by the Permanent Secretary wihin the Ministry.&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Salary and benefits:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Salary (2026) yearly: €20,645 with annual increase of €1,054 and annual increments of €317 (upon satisfactory performance) up to a maximum of €22,546&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Allowances: Legal Aid Allowance: €500&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Communication Allowance: €500&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Qualifications Required: &lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;a) In possession of four (4) subjects at MQF Level 3 (attained with at least a Grade 5 in SEC examinations, or a Grade C in foreign examinations); and&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;b) Able to communicate effectively in both written and spoken Maltese and English&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Recommended: &lt;/strong&gt;Experience in the use of Microsoft 365, email, and knowledge of IT.&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Applications will be received by email on hr.legalaidmalta@gov.mt by 25th September 2026 and should include:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;i. Covering Letter&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;ii. CV in europass format including identity card number&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;iii. Scanned copies of all the certificates and reference letters&lt;/p&gt;