Attorney - Assistant Bar Counsel

DHRM; Richmond (VA); Hybrid; USD 105,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

The Virginia State Bar seeks an experienced trial attorney for the Office of Bar Counsel. The role involves reviewing misconduct complaints, analyzing investigations, presenting recommendations, and trying cases before district committees, the Disciplinary Board, and circuit courts.

The office offers a varied docket, a collaborative environment, opportunities for work-life balance, and telework eligibility two days per week after six months.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctorate from an accredited law school.
• Active Virginia State Bar member in good standing with no sanctions.
• Minimum five years of trial experience and broad civil/criminal practice.

Responsibilities

• Review complaints of misconduct and analyze investigative reports.
• Present recommendations and try misconduct cases before boards and courts.
• Develop and present continuing legal education programs as needed.

Skills

Litigation

Legal research

Drafting

Oral advocacy

Education

Juris Doctorate

Job description

Title: Attorney - Assistant Bar Counsel

Hiring Range: $105,000 - $115,000

Agency: Virginia State Bar

Agency Website: www.vsb.org

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

The Virginia State Bar, the regulatory agency for the legal profession in Virginia, has an immediate opening for a highly motivated and experienced trial attorney within the Office of Bar Counsel. The Office regulates the legal profession through the review, investigation, and trial of disciplinary complaints. Responsibilities include reviewing complaints of misconduct; analyzing investigative reports; presenting recommendations; and trying misconduct cases before district committees, the Disciplinary Board, and circuit courts. This position may also develop and present continuing legal education programs for various groups and participate in special assignments. The Office offers attorneys a varied and challenging case load within a highly collaborative office environment and opportunities for work-life balance. This position is eligible to telework two days per week after six months.

Minimum Qualifications

The selected candidate will have a Juris Doctorate Degree from an accredited law school and be an active member in good standing with the Virginia State Bar with no disciplinary sanctions. He/she will also have experience as a practicing attorney and a minimum of five years of trial experience. Experience in a broad range of practice areas, both civil and criminal, is preferred. The successful candidate will demonstrate exceptional litigation, writing, and legal research skills; an understanding of the Virginia Rules of Professional Conduct; the ability to analyze complex issues and make sound recommendations; and the ability to work under pressure and within tight deadlines.

Additional Considerations

Employment references and criminal background checks.

Contact Information

Name: VSB HR office

Phone: [phone]

Email: [e-mail]

Advertised

02 Sep 2026 Eastern Daylight Time