Solicitors Licensing & Registry Specialist

The Law Society Of New South Wales; Sydney; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 82,000; Full time

Job summary

The Law Society of New South Wales is seeking a full-time, fixed-term Registration Officer to join the Registry team for 8 months in Sydney, NSW. You will assess and process license applications and variations for solicitors, renewals, and related payments, while delivering high-quality customer service and handling data entry and enquiries.

Ideal candidates bring admin experience in a legal/regulatory setting, strong MS Office skills, excellent communication, and the ability to manage competing

Qualifications

• Previous administration experience, preferably in a legal/regulatory environment.
• Excellent computer skills including MS Office and proficiency with e-mail, internet and database applications.
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to understand and apply policies and regulations.
• Ability to manage competing demands, prioritise work and meet strict deadlines with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Assessing and processing applications for licenses and applications for the variation of licenses for practising solicitors in New South Wales.
• Processing applications for license renewals.
• Assisting and liaising with law firms to facilitate payment and allocation of licenses.
• Assisting a team of lawyers fulfil statutory obligations relating to the licensing of solicitors in New South Wales.
• Data entry and data maintenance for solicitors and law firms.
• Attending to incoming phone and email enquiries from staff, solicitors and the public relating to solicitors practising in New South Wales.
• General office duties and electronic and paper filing.
• Processing financial payments and refunds as required.

Skills

Customer service

Administration

MS Office

Data entry

Communication

Policy/regulation understanding

Deadline management

Teamwork / autonomy

Tools

Database applications

Job description

The Law Society of New South Wales is seeking a full-time, fixed-term Registration Officer to join the Registry team for 8 months in Sydney, NSW. You will assess and process license applications and variations for solicitors, renewals, and related payments, while delivering high-quality customer service and handling data entry and enquiries.

Ideal candidates bring admin experience in a legal/regulatory setting, strong MS Office skills, excellent communication, and the ability to manage competing