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D.C. Bar · 1 month ago

Assistant Disciplinary Counsel

Washington, DC, US

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid Level

$126K/yr - $170K/yr

The D.C. Bar Pro Bono Center is seeking an Assistant Disciplinary Counsel to investigate and prosecute allegations of attorney misconduct. The role involves conducting investigations, drafting legal documents, representing the Office of Disciplinary Counsel in hearings, and preparing educational programs.

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Responsibilities

Investigate allegations of attorney misconduct by interviewing witnesses, issuing subpoenas, reviewing documents and court filings, and conducting legal research and analysis

Draft letters and memoranda of factual findings and recommendations for appropriate case disposition

Represent the ODC in formal, administrative proceedings before hearing committees, including, developing case presentation strategy, drafting pleadings, presenting documentary evidence at administrative hearings, examining witnesses, and, where appropriate, negotiating with respondent attorneys to resolve matters

Prepare post-hearing briefs and deliver oral presentations before hearing committees and, as needed, the Board on Professional Responsibility and the District of Columbia Court of Appeals

Prepare and present ethics and attorney discipline-related programs for continuing legal education

Participate in legal staff meeting discussions and moot courts

Perform other duties as assigned

Qualification

J.D. degreeTrial advocacyCourtroom skillsLegal researchMicrosoft 365Adobe ProAnalytical skillsTeamworkCommunication skillsTime managementAdaptabilityAttention to detail

Required

J.D. degree from an accredited law program

Member in good standing of the DC Bar or eligible to waive into the DC Bar

Demonstrated trial advocacy and courtroom skills

Ability to identify factual and legal issues; collect, interpret, and analyze large volumes of data; and establish facts, draw valid conclusions, and develop alternative solutions

Strong research and analytical skills

Effectively communicate verbally and in writing, with excellent legal writing skills

Work well in a team environment and interact professionally with staff, witnesses, opposing counsel, hearing committee and Board members, the courts, the DC Bar, government and other attorney discipline agencies, and the public

Successfully work in a fast-paced environment and consistently manage competing priorities to meet deadlines

Must work well under pressure, possess excellent time-management and organization abilities, successfully manage daily tasks, and work with minimal supervision

Must be adaptable, creative, detail-oriented, deadline-driven, and self-motivated

Proficient in Microsoft 365, Adobe Pro, and online legal research

Ability to handle and maintain the confidentiality of highly sensitive information

Demonstrated commitment to valuing diversity and contributing to an inclusive working environment

Preferred

Relevant litigation experience

Company

D.C. Bar

Since 1972 the District of Columbia Bar has been enhancing access to justice, improving the legal system, and empowering lawyers to achieve excellence.

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