Searching for a rewarding, flexible work environment with excellent employment conditions?
Then consider a trust investigation career as a Junior Analyst, Investigations with the Law Society of NSW.
About us The Law Society of New South Wales works with and for the NSW legal profession.
We're not all lawyers, but we work together to support the legal profession and ensure a just society for all.
We are the largest and most influential legal membership association in Australia and our role is to act as co-regulator of the legal profession, ensuring solicitors meet the highest ethical and professional standards, and to serve as the representative voice of the legal profession.
About the team The Trust Accounts Department is a multi-disciplinary team that is part of the Professional Standards Department of the Law Society of NSW.
Our team objective is to ascertain whether a law practice has complied with, or is complying with the trust requirements of part 4 of the Legal Profession Uniform Law (LPUL) and to detect and prevent fraud or defalcation.
About the role As the Junior Analyst Investigations you will conduct a range of targeted research and analysis to inform regulatory activities across NSW, and assist in compliance activities and data quality across the Law Society's trust registers.
What you'll be doing Collate and analyse trends and issues to inform recommendations on compliance strategies, policies and operational processes.
Adhere to a work plan and tasks as required.
Provide support on projects and business plan priorities.
Engage with high level stakeholders including members of the legal profession, audit and other professionals to develop effective working relationships and manage complex investigations.
Maintain the knowledge and skills necessary to demonstrate continuing high level and contemporary performance by actively participating in professional development opportunities and providing mentoring.
Model the professional and ethical behaviour and act in accordance with the Law Society's code of conduct.
About you Relevant tertiary qualifications in commerce, accounting or business.
Demonstrated knowledge of interpreting financial accounting practices and procedures.
Strong problem solving and financial analytical skills, preferably in an investigative or law enforcement environment.
Working knowledge of the law and the rules of evidence is highly desirable.
Well-developed written and verbal skills to communicate effectively with people of diverse backgrounds, occupations, and seniority both internal and external to the Law Society.
Current drivers' licence.
Interstate and remote area travel may be required, including travel and overnight stays.
Demonstrated ability to work alone and be self-reliant.
Membership with Chartered Accounts ANZ and/or CPA Australia is desirable.
Demonstrated ability to be adaptive and accepting of new ideas, and a willingness to approach new challenges.
Demonstrate a willingness and determination to set clear goals and contribute ideas and initiate new ways of working.
Proven consistency in making sound decisions Ability to use information, knowledge and experience to analyse and form judgements.
Behave in an honest and trustworthy manner, treats others fairly and is open about one's own misjudgements and any conflicts of interest which may be present.
Display a commitment to quality client service, values the supplying of accurate and timely information and relates to people from diverse backgrounds.
To apply The Law Society of New South Wales is committed to building and maintaining a respectful and inclusive workplace, appointing the best person for the role and supporting diversity.
Applications should contain a CV and cover letter that outlines your key experience and motivations for this role.