Disciplinary Counsel, Intake & Investigations

Washington State Bar Association; Seattle (WA); Hybrid; USD 91,000 - 111,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

State retirement & 401(k)

Medical benefits

Dental and Vision

Paid time off

Professional development

Job summary

Washington State Bar Association (WSBA) invites applications for the Intake Disciplinary Counsel role within the Office of Disciplinary Counsel. This full-time, exempt position offers hybrid work within Washington state, with responsibilities including reviewing grievances, directing investigations, and drafting formal letters.

A Juris Doctor and WA Bar in good standing are required. The role supports the intake process, collaborates with multiple departments, and requires strong legal analysis,

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor and WA State Bar in good standing.
• 3 years of legal practice experience, including litigation.
• Ability to analyze grievances and prepare legal memos and dismissal letters.

Responsibilities

• Review grievances and identify files needing investigation.
• Dismiss grievances not requiring investigation or refer for further investigation.
• Draft dismissal letters and transfer notes with legal analysis.
• Guide Intake staff and respond to inquiries from members and the public.
• Investigate lawyer conduct and direct investigators as needed.

Skills

Clear, professional written & oral沟通

Customer service orientation

Organizational skills

Judicial analysis

Ethics & discretion

Technology proficiency (MS 365)

Education

Juris Doctor (WA Bar in good standing)

Tools

Litify

Lexis/Nexis

Document management systems

Job description

Washington State Bar Association (WSBA) invites applications for the Intake Disciplinary Counsel role within the Office of Disciplinary Counsel. This full-time, exempt position offers hybrid work within Washington state, with responsibilities including reviewing grievances, directing investigations, and drafting formal letters.

A Juris Doctor and WA Bar in good standing are required. The role supports the intake process, collaborates with multiple departments, and requires strong legal analysis,