Disciplinary Counsel, District III
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“Disciplinary Counsel, District III at Disciplinary Counsel, District III. Skills: investigation of complaints against attorneys, recommend discipline or dismissal of disciplinary complaints, Prepare disciplinary matters and reinstatement from discipline matters for hearing, Represent ODC at disciplinary hearings and reinstatement hearings, Represent ODC at oral arguments before the Disciplinary Board and the Pennsylvania Supreme Court., Draft pleadings, Handle matters involving attorneys pursuin”
What You'll Achieve.
protect the public and ensure the integrity of the bar
Industry & Context.
Skill in analyzing and drafting legal documents, legal instruments, and other work product.
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Graduation from an approved school of law, PLUS progressively responsible experience in professional legal work., Possession of a certificate of admission to the Bar of the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania, or eligibility for such certification.
Nice to Have
Trial experience is preferred.
What You'll Do.
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 (including Petitions for Discipline and Emergency Temporary Suspension) 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.
How You'll Work.
Communication Scope
Ability to express ideas effectively, appropriately, logically, and in an organized fashion, orally and in writing.
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