Solicitor Investigator Specialist

5 days ago

Council of the City of Sydney, Australia ClearCompany Full time

We are seeking a highly skilled Investigations Solicitor to join our Legal Regulation team at ClearCompany. This is an exciting opportunity to make a real difference in the legal profession.

About the Role

The Investigations Solicitor will be responsible for conducting thorough investigations into complaints about lawyer conduct and suitability issues. They will work closely with the Office of the Legal Services Commissioner to ensure compliance with statutory requirements under the Uniform Law.

Key Responsibilities

  • Conducting investigations into complaints about lawyer conduct, following Chapter 5 of the Uniform Law.
  • Examining suitability issues relating to a lawyer's fitness to hold a practising certificate, under Chapter 3 of the Uniform Law.
  • Reviewing and analysing trust investigation reports, making recommendations to the Director, Legal Regulation, and the Council of the Law Society of NSW.
  • Active case management of complex matters, including complaints, suitability issues, and trust investigation cases.
  • Identifying key conduct issues, critically analysing evidence, and determining further action required to complete the investigation.
  • Drafting relevant statutory notices, conducting legal research, reporting, and making recommendations on complaints to the Professional Conduct Committee.
  • Compliance with statutory requirements under the Uniform Law.
  • Drafting well-researched memoranda to Council on suitability issues.
  • Liaison with complainants, solicitors, Professional Conduct Committee, Council, NSW Legal Services Commissioner, and other stakeholders.

About You

  • Admission to the Roll of Lawyers and holding or eligible to hold a practising certificate.
  • At least 5 years of Post Qualifications Experience.
  • Previous investigatory, regulatory, or administrative law experience is desirable.
  • Sound knowledge of Legal Profession Uniform Law (NSW) and related legislation.
  • Good grasp of solicitor's trust accounting practice.
  • Proven ability to use clear language in correspondence and reports.
  • Ability to plan and organise tasks, manage others, and structure information clearly.
  • Demonstrated computer skills, including word processing capabilities, email, internet applications, and database applications.
  • Displays honesty, fairness, and a commitment to quality client service.

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