Job Description:
The Team Leader Investigations is responsible for supervising a small legal team that investigates and resolves complaints against solicitors under Chapters 3 and 5 of the Legal Profession Uniform Law 2015 NSW.
This position is a key addition to our Professional Standards team, working alongside three existing Team Leaders and their teams to drive excellence in investigations and resolution.
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Key Responsibilities:
1. Lead a team of investigators as they manage and resolve complaints under the Legal Profession uniform Law.
2. Advise and assist team members on the management of individual matters.
3. Manage overall team and individual practice resources.
4. Review and monitor team functions and responsibilities including performance appraisals of team members.
5. Active case and practice management.
6. Expeditious analysis and investigation of disclosures by and complaints against solicitors.
7. Draft relevant notices.
8. Examine, investigate, research, report and make recommendations on disclosures and complaints.
9. Obtain and collect evidence to support any prosecution or advice given by Litigation section as necessary.
10. Liaise with complainants, solicitors, Professional Conduct Committee, Council, Legal Services Commissioner and his staff.
11. Engage actively in Departmental legislative and legal development.