The Assistant Disciplinary Counsel (ADC) investigates and prosecutes allegations of attorney misconduct and reinstatement petitions from initial investigation through hearings and appeals. The ADC reports to the Deputy Disciplinary Counsel.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Investigate allegations of attorney misconduct by interviewing witnesses, issuing subpoenas, reviewing documents and court filings, and conducting legal research and analysis.
• Draft letters and memoranda of factual findings and recommendations for appropriate case disposition.
• Represent the ODC in formal, administrative proceedings before hearing committees, including, developing case presentation strategy, drafting pleadings, presenting documentary evidence at administrative hearings, examining witnesses, and, where appropriate, negotiating with respondent attorneys to resolve matters.
• Prepare post-hearing and appellate briefs and deliver oral arguments before the Board on Professional Responsibility and the District of Columbia Court of Appeals.
• Prepare and present ethics and attorney discipline-related programs for continuing legal education.
• Participate in legal staff meeting discussions and moot courts.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Member in good standing of the DC Bar or eligible to waive into the DC Bar.
• Demonstrated trial advocacy and courtroom skills.
• Ability to identify factual and legal issues; collect, interpret, and analyze large volumes of data; and establish facts, draw valid conclusions, and develop alternative solutions.
• Strong research and analytical skills.
• Effectively communicate verbally and in writing.
• Work well in a team environment and interact professionally with staff, witnesses, opposing counsel, hearing committee and Board members, the courts, government and other attorney discipline agencies, and the public.
• Successfully work in a fast-paced environment and consistently manage competing priorities to meet deadlines.
• Must work well under pressure, possess excellent time-management and organization abilities, successfully manage daily tasks, and work with minimal supervision.
• Must be adaptable, creative, detail-oriented, deadline-driven, and self-motivated.
• Proficient in Microsoft 365, Adobe Pro, and online legal research.
• Ability to handle and maintain the confidentiality of highly sensitive information.
• Demonstrated commitment to valuing diversity and contributing to an inclusive working environment.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

This is a hybrid position, with days worked in the office and days worked remotely. The hybrid status of this position may change at any time, subject to the ODC’s discretion.

This is not an attempt to list all the essential functions of this position. Job duties may change over time based on organizational/department needs.

The ODC is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, disability status, or any other applicable characteristics protected by law.

The ODC is committed to providing qualified individuals with reasonable accommodations to perform the essential functions of their jobs, pursuant to applicable law. If you require reasonable accommodation as part of the application process, please contact Human Resources at HR@dcbar.org.

As part of the accommodation process, we will conduct an individualized, interactive process and may ask you for additional information. Additionally, any final hiring decisions or start dates may be delayed while the accommodation review process is ongoing if the individual can only begin work with the requested accommodation.