Trial Attorney, Bar Counsel — Hybrid Telework (After 6 Months)

Commonwealth of VA Careers; Richmond (VA); Hybrid; USD 105,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

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

Qualifications

• Juris Doctorate Degree from an accredited law school and active member in good standing with the Virginia State Bar with no disciplinary sanctions.
• Minimum of five years of trial experience with exposure to a broad range of civil and criminal practice areas.

Responsibilities

• Review complaints of misconduct and analyze investigative reports.
• Present recommendations and try misconduct cases before district committees, the Disciplinary Board, and circuit courts.
• Develop and present continuing legal education programs and participate in special assignments.

Skills

Litigation

Legal Writing

Legal Research

Analytical Thinking

Education

Juris Doctorate (JD)

Job description

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