Lawyer

at  NSW Law Enforcement Conduct Commission

ABOUT US:

The Law Enforcement Conduct Commission (LECC) is an independent body exercising royal commission powers to detect, investigate and expose serious misconduct within the NSW Police Force (NSWPF) and the NSW Crime Commission (NSWCC). The LECC also independently monitors and reviews the investigation of complaints by the NSWPF and the NSWCC about the conduct of their officers. In doing so the LECC recognises the primary responsibility of those agencies to investigate and prevent officer misconduct and corruption within those agencies, while providing for oversight of those functions.
The LECC works collaboratively with the NSWPF and the NSWCC to educate and promote the prevention and elimination of officer misconduct, particularly through the identification of systemic issues that are likely to be conducive to the occurrence of officer misconduct and corruption. The LECC also undertakes independent, real-time monitoring of critical incident investigations undertaken by the NSWPF and can make reports on the conduct of critical incident investigations by the NSWPF.
The LECC plays a key role in strengthening the integrity of law enforcement in NSW.
Find out more about the LECC: http://www.lecc.nsw.gov.au

Our ideal candidate will preferably have some advocacy experience along with well-developed analytical and drafting skills. You will have strong communication skills with attention to detail and an ability to manage time and work to deadlines. You will have:

• Eligibility for admission or admitted as a Lawyer of the Supreme Court of New South Wales.
• Extensive experience in the criminal law/investigative environment and in appearing before and/or instructing counsel at investigative hearings, court or tribunals

PRIMARY PURPOSE OF THE ROLE:

The Lawyer is responsible for providing legal advice, advocacy and liaison on complex areas of law and policy in relation to the LECC’s functions.
A full list of responsibilities can be found in the Role Description.

WHAT YOU WILL BRING TO THE ROLE:

Our ideal candidate will preferably have some advocacy experience along with well-developed analytical and drafting skills. You will have strong communication skills with attention to detail and an ability to manage time and work to deadlines. You will have:

• Eligibility for admission or admitted as a Lawyer of the Supreme Court of New South Wales.
• Extensive experience in the criminal law/investigative environment and in appearing before and/or instructing counsel at investigative hearings, court or tribunals.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide high-level legal advice to senior management and staff in accordance with relevant legislation, policy, and guidelines.
• Develop and review complex and sensitive legal documents including warrant applications, legal precedents/procedures, correspondence, submissions and reports.
• Coordinate and appear in coercive hearings as counsel assisting or as instructing lawyer.
• Undertake research into relevant legislation, practices, and outcomes in other jurisdictions.
• Work collaboratively with LECC staff and external stakeholders on statutory review, law reform and legislative amendment.
• Appear before Courts and Tribunals as the LECC’s representative, and respond to formal and informal requests for information, including court subpoenas and applications under relevant legislation.
• Advise and appear with investigators in Supreme Court, local court and AAT on warrant applications.