Justice and Attorney-General (Organisation site: )Legal Services Commission; Portfolio Governance and Executive Services; Brisbane CityIn the role of Lawyer (Professional Conduct) with the Legal Services Commission, you will be part of a team responsible for assessing, investigating, and reviewing complaints and recommending what action the Commissioner should take on those complaints, as well as assisting with preparations for prosecution or other enforcement action.As a Lawyer with the Commission's Professional Conduct team at PO5 classification, you will assist in the performance of the Commission's functions under the Legal Profession Act 2007.The role includes independent and collaborative work to support other lawyers, investigators, regulatory litigators, and the Commissioner in discharging regulatory functions.
You will undertake a range of legal work, with key responsibilities requiring the ability to:Communicate effectively with and manage the expectations and demands of a wide range of internal and external clients ranging from senior members of the legal profession to clients and other members of the public who may have a limited understanding of the legal system and processes.Assess and advise in relation to complaints about conduct within legislated time frames.Negotiate resolutions, investigate and review the conduct of lawyers, law practice employees, unlawful operators, and other persons within the Commission's jurisdiction, and recommend what action, if any, the Commissioner should take.Identify apparent inappropriate conduct that is not subject to complaint and recommend that the Commissioner initiate 'own motion' investigations where warranted.Provide investigatory functions of assessing, investigating, and recommending what action should be taken on identified audit issues, relevant conduct and complaints, and preparing matters for disciplinary and other enforcement action as appropriate.Mentor more junior members of your team as a first point of contact, including regular one-on-ones, monitoring work progress, and relieving bottlenecks.Contribute to the preparation of regulatory litigation, including discipline applications, summary offence prosecutions, and other enforcement action that is brought by the Commissioner.Discharge other duties as directed from time to time, including:Assisting other teams of the Commission when operationally required.Recommending improvements to the Commission's policies, procedures, work practices, and management systems to enable the Commission to maintain high standards of service and to continually improve.Contributing to the Commission's project, research, policy, and educational activities, including preparing and delivering professional development sessions.Job Ad ReferenceQLD/590467/24Closing Date: Tuesday, 1 October 2024Further informationWe are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.There are Multiple Temporary Flexible full-time positions available.Please ensure you download all attachments and follow the instructions on how to apply.DocumentsBefore applying for this vacancy please ensure you read the documents below.590467 24 -Role Description (Word, 342KB)#J-18808-Ljbffr
