Investigator - Greater Richmond Region

Virginia State Bar; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 73,000 - 77,000; Full time

Job summary

Virginia State Bar in Richmond, VA seeks an Investigator to examine complaints of attorney ethical misconduct and unauthorized practice of law. The role covers the Greater Richmond Region and may include assignments elsewhere in Virginia.

Responsibilities include interviewing witnesses, researching records, analyzing legal documents, and drafting investigative reports. Requirements emphasize independent work, strict confidentiality, effective communication, and proficiency in Word, Excel, Teams,

Qualifications

• Demonstrated investigative capabilities and ability to work independently.
• Ability to prioritize assignments; maintain strict confidentiality; manage high-volume workload.
• Effective communication skills, both verbally and in writing.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, Teams, Outlook).

Responsibilities

• Interview witnesses.
• Obtain and research records.
• Analyze legal documents, including pleadings and court orders.
• Evaluate and organize evidence.
• Draft comprehensive reports of investigation and other documents.
• Testify in court proceedings.
• Investigate financial, business or other records.

Skills

Investigative skills

Confidentiality

Verbal & written communication

Legal research

Education

Juris Doctor degree

Tools

Word

Excel

Outlook

Teams

Job description

Title: Investigator - Greater Richmond Region

State Role Title:Non-Classified

Hiring Range: $73,000 - $77,000

Agency: Virginia State Bar

Agency Website:www.vsb.org

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

The Virginia State Bar (VSB), an administrative agency of the Supreme Court of Virginia that regulates the practice of law in the Commonwealth of Virginia, seeks an investigator to investigate complaints of ethical misconduct by attorneys and the unauthorized practice of law. The primary territory includes but is not limited to cities and counties in and around the Greater Richmond Region such as Amelia, Chesterfield, Colonial Heights, Dinwiddie, Emporia, Hopewell, Nottoway, Petersburg, Prince George, and Powhatan. The successful candidate may also receive assignments in other areas of Virginia. Responsibilities include:

• interviewing witnesses;
• obtaining and researching records;
• analyzing legal documents, including pleadings and court orders;
• evaluating and organizing evidence;
• drafting comprehensive reports of investigation and other documents;
• testifying in court proceedings; and
• investigating financial, business or other records.

Minimum Qualifications

The successful candidate will demonstrate strong investigative capabilities with relevant education and investigative experience. A Juris Doctor degree or exposure to diverse legal matters, such as family law, criminal law and immigration law is favorable, but not required. In addition, the successful candidate will demonstrate the ability to prioritize assignments; maintain strict confidentiality; manage a high-volume workload; communicate effectively both verbally and in writing; be proficient in desktop applications such as Microsoft Word, Excel, Teams, and Outlook; and exercise good judgment and problem-solving skills. The successful candidate must be able to work independently from a home office with high-speed internet access in or around the Greater Richmond Region and be willing to travel throughout Virginia, including overnight trips. Successful completion of a criminal background check is also required.

Contact Information

Name: VSB HR office

Phone: [phone]

Email: [e-mail]