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Investigations Solicitor at The Law Society Of NSW

Sydney NSW 2000, New South Wales, Australia -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

23 Apr, 25

Salary

0.0

Posted On

24 Jan, 25

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Telecommute

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Skills

Good communication skills

Industry

Legal Services

Description

Full time permanent position with flexible working environment
Interesting and challenging work in a collaborative team environment
Located in the heart of Sydney’s CBD (Martin Place)
The Law Society of New South Wales is Australia’s largest membership body for solicitors. It shares co-regulatory duties with the NSW Legal Services Commissioner to ensure professional standards and integrity within the profession.
We are currently looking for a full time permanent Investigations Solicitor to join our Legal Regulation team.

Responsibilities

Conducting investigations of complaints about lawyers expeditiously under Chapter 5 and in a fair and impartial manner in accordance with the Uniform Law.
Examining suitability issues relating to a lawyer’s fitness to hold a practising certificate under Chapter 3 of the Uniform Law.
Review and analyse trust investigation reports and make considered recommendations to the Director, Legal Regulation, and to the Council of the Law Society of NSW.
Active case management of a mix of complex matters, including complaints, suitability issues and trust investigation matters.
Identify key conduct issues arising from these matters, critically analyse the material provided and consider what further evidence is required to complete the investigation.
Examination of evidence, drafting of relevant statutory notices, conducting relevant legal research, report and make recommendations on complaints to the Professional Conduct Committee in a timely manner.
Compliance with statutory requirements under the Uniform Law.
Draft succinct and well-researched memoranda to Council about suitability issues.
Liaison with complainants, solicitors, Professional Conduct Committee, Council, NSW Legal Services Commissioner and other relevant stakeholders.
Contribute to the policy and educational goals of the Department including legislative and legal development.
Contribute to the maintenance of high ethical standards and practice excellence within the legal profession through active involvement in the Department’s goals, including legislative and legal development.