Disciplinary Counsel, Intake

Job overview

The Disciplinary Counsel, Intake role is hybrid and commutable within Washington, with the WSBA headquarters in Seattle, WA as the primary location. The annual salary is $100,578.98. The Washington State Bar Association serves the public and Bar members, protects the integrity of the legal profession, and champions justice. The counsel reviews and investigates grievances against lawyers, analyzes applicable facts and law, and supports intake decisions and processes. This work helps the Office of Disciplinary Counsel assess potential misconduct and administer the lawyer discipline system.

What you'll do

• Review grievances and identify matters requiring investigation
• dismiss grievances that do not require investigation
• recommend referrals for further investigation or possible prosecution
• investigate open matters
• direct investigators as needed
• draft dismissal letters and transfer notes
• handle assigned correspondence and calls
• support intake decisions and staff coordination.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

disciplinary counsel

intake

washington state bar association

hybrid

seattle wa

annual salary $100,578.98

lawyer discipline

grievance review

legal investigation

juris doctor

washington bar membership

washington residency required

no visa sponsorship

public student loan forgiveness eligible

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Washington State retirement, medical benefits, employee dental and vision premiums, disability and life insurance, paid time off, transportation incentives, eligible home-office allowance, Employee Assistance Program, tuition assistance, and continued training

Why this role

Requires a Juris Doctor or successful completion of the WSBA Law Clerk Program, active membership in good standing with the Washington State Bar, and three years of law practice including litigation. Washington residency is required at hire and during employment; the position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

About the employer

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