Solicitor (Professional Conduct) Sydney
Core
Provide legal services to defend medical practitioners against claims, complaints, and regulatory matters before courts, tribunals, and bodies like AHPRA.
Role type
Junior solicitor (1-3 years post-admission experience)
Builds
Legal defense and representation for medical practitioners
Domain
Health law / Medical negligence litigation
Required skills
Legal research, file preparation, oral and written legal advice, court and tribunal representation, regulatory body representation, civil litigation experience
Preferred skills
Medical negligence litigation experience, defendant-side experience, experience with AHPRA/Health Care Complaints Commission/Coroners Court, Health Law studies or experience
Technologies
Electronic document management systems
Responsibilities
Prepare and manage legal files relating to claims, coronial inquests, and complaints; Represent members before AHPRA, Health Care Complaints Commission, courts, tribunals, and inquiries; Provide oral and written legal advice to members and internal clients concerning legal claims and medico-legal matters
Seniority
Junior, supervised practice