Policy Lawyer
Core
Provides secretariat support to NSW Law Society Council committees, delivering research, policy advice, and practice information to the legal profession.
Role type
Policy Lawyer (Secretariat & Advisory)
Builds
Committee submissions, briefing notes, reports, agenda papers, and practice guidance for NSW legal professionals.
Domain
Legal Services / Public Policy / Law Reform
Required skills
legal research, policy development, drafting submissions, committee liaison, practice law knowledge, legislative analysis, written communication, oral communication, time management, confidentiality compliance
Preferred skills
criminal law expertise, representational activities experience, committee working experience, practice experience in designated areas
Technologies
internet-based research tools, word processing, email systems
Responsibilities
Support designated Committees with research, policy advice, and administrative tasks; prepare briefing notes and materials for leadership; respond to practitioner enquiries regarding policy issues; maintain relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
Seniority
Mid-Senior, hands-on IC
