Senior Disciplinary Counsel – Investigations & Hearings

PA Courts; Eagleville (PA); Híbrido; USD 85.000 - 97.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

PA Courts is seeking a professional to perform research, analysis, and legal writing in the Office of Disciplinary Counsel. Based in the Trooper office with remote work options for certain duties, this role focuses on investigating and prosecuting attorney misconduct to protect the public and integrity of the bar.

The position requires a law degree and bar admission, plus related experience; duties include managing investigations, drafting pleadings, coordinating subpoenas, and representing ODC

Responsabilidades

• 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 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.

Descripción del empleo

PA Courts is seeking a professional to perform research, analysis, and legal writing in the Office of Disciplinary Counsel. Based in the Trooper office with remote work options for certain duties, this role focuses on investigating and prosecuting attorney misconduct to protect the public and integrity of the bar.

The position requires a law degree and bar admission, plus related experience; duties include managing investigations, drafting pleadings, coordinating subpoenas, and representing ODC