• Full time permanent role with hybrid working model
• 35 hour working week with hybrid working model
• Located in the heart of Sydney’s CBD (Martin Place)
  We are currently looking for a Team Leader to join our Investigations team. This is a full-time permanent role (35 hours per week) with a hybrid working model, located in Martin Place in the heart of Sydney’s CBD.

ABOUT THE ROLE

The Team Leader, Investigations will supervise a small legal team charged with the investigation and resolution of complaints against solicitors under Chapters 3 and 5 of the Legal Profession Uniform Law 2015 NSW including reporting to the Professional Conduct Committee.

WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING

• Lead a team of investigators (which reports to the Professional Conduct Committee) as it manages and resolves complaints under the Legal Profession uniform Law, including:
• advising and assisting team members on the management of individual matters;
• managing overall team and individual practice resources;
• reviewing and monitoring team functions and responsibilities including performance appraisals of team members; and
• active case and practice management.
• Expeditious analysis and investigation of disclosures by and complaints against solicitors including drafting relevant notices.
• Examination, investigation, research, report and make recommendations on disclosures and complaints.
• Obtaining and collecting of evidence to support any prosecution or advice given by Litigation section as necessary.
• Liaison with complainants, solicitors, Professional Conduct Committee, Council, Legal Services Commissioner and his staff.
• Active involvement in the Department including legislative and legal development.
• Active case and practice management.
• Assist with the management of the Delegations Register.
• Assist in creating and managing systems for reporting to OLSC.