Disciplinary Counsel, District II - Office of Disciplinary Counsel, Disciplinary Board

Starting Salary Range: $85,230 – $97,123
Current Maximum Salary: $148,001

• Graduation from an approved school of law, PLUS progressively responsible experience in professional legal work.

• Possession of a certificate of admission to the Bar of the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania, or eligibility for such certification.

• Knowledge of rules governing attorney conduct.

• Knowledge of state and federal laws, particularly in regard to disciplinary administration.

• Knowledge of Disciplinary Board policies and procedures.

• Knowledge of principles, methods, materials, and practices of legal research.

• Knowledge of and skillful ability in Microsoft Office Suite and other basic or proprietary computer applications.

• Skill in analyzing and drafting legal documents, legal instruments, and other work product.

• Ability to express ideas effectively, appropriately, logically, and in an organized fashion, orally and in writing.

• Ability to work effectively with supervisors and fellow employees.

• Ability to work without significant supervision.

• Trial experience is preferred.

• Lead the prompt and thorough investigation of complaints against attorneys. Promptly review new files upon assignment and take appropriate investigative steps. Document the file with material investigative information.

• Supervise Auditor/Investigator and/or Paralegal in investigating such complaints. Promptly evaluate investigation results and advise the Auditor/Investigator and/or Paralegal if additional investigation is required.

• Coordinate issuance of subpoenas.

• Recommend discipline or dismissal of disciplinary complaints.

• Lead the prompt and thorough investigation of Petitions for Reinstatement and direct Auditor/Investigator to conduct inquiries in specific and general investigative areas. Make a recommendation regarding ODC’s position on reinstatement.

• Prepare disciplinary matters and reinstatement from discipline matters for hearing before a hearing committee. Represent ODC at disciplinary hearings and reinstatement hearings, including presenting evidence, examining and cross-examining witnesses.

• Review hearing committee reports and Disciplinary Board reports, make recommendations whether to file briefs on exceptions, briefs opposing exceptions and petitions for review, and draft required briefs and petitions.

• Represent ODC at oral arguments before the Disciplinary Board and the Pennsylvania Supreme Court.

• Draft pleadings (including Petitions for Discipline and Emergency Temporary Suspension) and briefs for submission to hearing committees, the Disciplinary Board and the Supreme Court.

• Handle matters involving attorneys pursuing disability status.

• Participate in CLE programs on topics of legal ethics.

• Assist in special projects as assigned by a supervisor.

• Perform other related duties and responsibilities as required and/or assigned.