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About the Role
The Associate will assist Principal Officers and Presiding Officers in disciplinary proceedings that are broadly comparable to matters conducted by the NSW Civil and Administrative Tribunal in its occupational jurisdiction. This role will suit a paralegal or law graduate with several years’ experience supporting regulatory or other legal disputes. The successful candidate should have an interest in criminal, consumer or regulatory law and practice, and the ability to assist with statutory analysis, factual analysis, evidence review and the consideration of submissions.
Responsibilities
- Assist in drafting factual backgrounds, reasons for decision and other decision documents based on analysis of evidence and applicable statutory frameworks.
- Undertake legal research and other paralegal or administrative duties required by the Registry.
- Proofread complex legal documents, including Notices to Show Cause and disciplinary decisions.
- Work collaboratively with internal stakeholders, including investigators, inspectors, mediators and legal officers, and with external stakeholders, including lawyers, tradespeople and consumers.
- Update public registers, issue documents to licence holders and assist business operations through administrative tasks.
- Assist with procedural steps in disciplinary proceedings, including the preparation and management of material for Delegates and Authorised Officers who conduct witness examinations, oral submissions and evidence-gathering processes.
- Undertake project work as required.
Requirements
- Possess legal qualifications or legal training and have substantial experience supporting regulatory decision-making or legal dispute processes.
- Strong analytical and written communication skills.
- Highly developed oral and written communication skills, including the ability to express complex issues clearly, concisely and logically.
- Well-developed problem-solving skills and sound judgement.
- High level of working knowledge of Microsoft 365 products.
- Ability to support and deliver continuous improvement processes and projects.
- Submit an up-to-date CV (maximum 5 pages) and a brief cover letter (maximum 2 pages).
- Combine CV and cover letter into a single document when submitting application.
- Ensure application clearly outlines how skills and experience align with role requirements.
Skills
- Statutory analysis
- Factual analysis
- Evidence review
- Consideration of submissions
- Legal research
- Paralegal duties
- Administrative duties
- Proofreading
- Collaboration
- Microsoft 365
- Continuous improvement
Location
- Parramatta 4PSQ
Work Type
- Hybrid
- Temporary full-time
Experience Level
- Several years’ professional experience supporting regulatory or legal disputes
- Several years’ experience supporting regulatory or other legal disputes
Education Level
- Paralegal qualifications
- Law graduate
Salary/Compensations
- $102,936 base plus superannuation
Benefits
- Professional development
- Talent pool creation for future opportunities
About the Company
- Building Commission NSW is committed to innovation, collaboration, professional development, transparency and accountability.
- Building Commission NSW purpose is to strengthen confidence in the building sector, protects consumers and is support housing supply.
- Employees contribute to meaningful regulatory work in an environment that values integrity, sound judgement and continuous improvement.
- A career at the Department of Customer Service (DCS) gives you the opportunity to help improve government services and be part of reform that benefits people across NSW.
- We are focused on delivering excellent customer service, digital transformation, and regulatory reform.
- Come join us and influence the future of our great state.
Equal Opportunity
- Belong in our diverse and inclusive workplace.
- The strength of our workforce lies in its diversity and embracing difference, while the key to our success is leveraging the contributions of employees with different backgrounds and perspectives.
- We provide adjustments to the recruitment process for candidates, including individuals with disability.