External Intervention Solicitor

3 weeks ago

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Law Society Of NSW Full time
Job Title: External Intervention Solicitor

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced External Intervention Solicitor to join our team at the Law Society of NSW.

About the Role

The External Intervention Solicitor will be responsible for conducting external interventions into law practices, providing guidance and support to legal practitioners experiencing difficulty in managing their law practices, and contributing to the education of the legal profession.

Key Responsibilities
  • Conduct external interventions into law practices on behalf of the Council of the Law Society of New South Wales.
  • Act as a supervisor of trust money of the trust accounts of law practices to improve compliance and to educate the legal profession.
  • Prepare and submit reports on external interventions under the Uniform Law.
  • Provide education to the legal profession and external stakeholders about relevant provisions of the Uniform Law.
Requirements
  • Admitted as a Legal Practitioner in NSW and currently holds an Unrestricted Principal's Practising Certificate.
  • Relevant practical experience in private legal practice.
  • Demonstrated highly developed people and business management skills.
  • Highly developed interpersonal skills and the ability to resolve conflicts.
  • Strong organisation and prioritisation skills and the ability to complete tasks in a timely and efficient manner.
  • 15+ years' experience in private legal practice and in managing a law practice as a principal.
  • Computer literate – including specialist Trust Accounting software.
  • Available and able to work non-standard hours.
  • Sound working knowledge of Solicitor's trust account requirements; and trust and office account record keeping.
  • Experience in, and sound technical knowledge of, the law and practice in at least two (2) of the following areas of legal practice: Conveyancing, Criminal Law, Family Law, Litigation, Personal Injury Law, Wills and Estates.
What We Offer

The Law Society of NSW is committed to building and maintaining a respectful and inclusive workplace, appointing the best person for the role and supporting diversity.

Applications should include a cover letter and brief resume.

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