Intake Disciplinary Counsel - Investigations & Grievances

WSBA Sections Policy Work Group; Seattle (WA); Hybrid; USD 82,000 - 101,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

State benefits

Hybrid work arrangement

Paid time off

Job summary

Washington State Bar Association (WSBA) seeks a Disciplinary Counsel - Intake to review grievances, oversee investigations, and guide intake processes. The role includes drafting memos, coordinating with the Managing Disciplinary Counsel, and training nonlawyer staff on inquiries from the public about the discipline system.

Requires a JD or WSBA Law Clerk Program completion and active WA State Bar status, with at least two years of practice; five years preferred.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor or equivalent, active WA State Bar membership.
• Experience: 2 years practicing law; preferred 5 years in criminal and civil matters.

Responsibilities

• Review grievances to identify files needing investigation or dismissal.
• Investigate and analyze lawyer conduct; draft dismissal letters and notes.
• Direct intake staff and coordinate with other departments on inquiries.
• Maintain confidentiality and exercise professional judgment.

Skills

Legal analysis

Written & oral communication

Confidentiality

Time management

Team collaboration

Education

Juris Doctor or WSBA Law Clerk Program

Active WA State Bar member

Tools

Litify

Lexis/Nexis

Microsoft 365

Job description

Washington State Bar Association (WSBA) seeks a Disciplinary Counsel - Intake to review grievances, oversee investigations, and guide intake processes. The role includes drafting memos, coordinating with the Managing Disciplinary Counsel, and training nonlawyer staff on inquiries from the public about the discipline system.

Requires a JD or WSBA Law Clerk Program completion and active WA State Bar status, with at least two years of practice; five years preferred.