Investigator – Office of Disciplinary Counsel

Job overview

The Investigator – Office of Disciplinary Counsel role is full-time and hybrid within Washington State, with WSBA headquarters in Seattle, WA as the primary location. Compensation is $72,000 per year. The Washington State Bar Association works to serve the public and bar members, ensure the integrity of the legal profession, and champion justice. The investigator examines grievances alleging ethical misconduct by legal professionals and prepares investigative findings for disciplinary counsel. The work gathers and evaluates evidence, develops investigative plans, and supports the orderly review of cases.

What you'll do

• Plan and conduct investigations into alleged ethical misconduct
• interview people, obtain public records, review evidence, prepare timelines and reports, and conduct surveillance or other activities to locate people
• consult with disciplinary counsel and the investigative manager
• obtain files and evidence, draft investigative requests and subpoenas, and maintain chain-of-custody logs where necessary
• address investigative roadblocks
• may assist with hearing preparation or testify when requested
• travel within Washington as needed.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

investigator

office of disciplinary counsel

legal ethics

grievance investigations

evidence analysis

interviews

investigative reports

hybrid

seattle wa

washington state

$72,000/year

bachelor’s degree or equivalent

wsba

travel within washington

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Washington State retirement system and optional deferred compensation plan
• medical benefits with WSBA paying a majority of premiums
• fully paid employee dental and vision premiums
• long-term disability and life insurance
• paid time off
• transportation incentives and home-office allowance based on work selection
• Employee Assistance Program
• employee discount program
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligibility
• tuition assistance and continued training.

Why this role

Hybrid work within Washington State, with investigative work focused on professional conduct grievances and legal ethics.

About the employer

Washington State Bar Association. is hiring for this role. Industry: Professional Organizations. Sector: 81.