What are the responsibilities and job description for the Staff Attorney position at State of Delaware?
Summary Statement
The Office of Disciplinary Counsel (“ODC”) is an Arm of the Delaware Supreme Court. The ODC assists the Court in regulating the practice of law and is charged with evaluating, investigating, and, if warranted, prosecuting lawyer misconduct. The Staff Attorney works under the supervision of the Chief Disciplinary Counsel and serves at the pleasure of the Chief Justice.
Essential Functions
- Screening and evaluating information relating to conduct by a lawyer and / or the practice of law in the State of Delaware, brought to the attention of the Office of Disciplinary Counsel from the Judiciary, members of the public, members of the Bar admitted to practice law in Delaware, other jurisdictions, and other sources.
- Investigating, when necessary or appropriate, all information which might be grounds for disciplinary or other action regarding the practice of law in the State of Delaware brought to the attention of the Office of Disciplinary Counsel from the Judiciary, members of the public, members of the Bar admitted to practice law in Delaware, other jurisdictions, and other sources.
- Making such recommendations to the Court, the Board on Professional Responsibility, the Unauthorized Practice of Law Subcommittee of the Board on Professional Responsibility, the Preliminary Review Committee, the Lawyers’ Fund for Client Protection, and any other related agency as to disciplinary or other action regarding the practice of law in the State of Delaware.
- Prosecuting cases for disciplinary or other action before the Court, the Board on Professional Responsibility, and the Unauthorized Practice of Law Subcommittee of the Board on Professional Responsibility and negotiating the sensible but fair resolution of cases short of full prosecution, when appropriate.
- Promptly notifying the complainant and the respondent of the disposition of each matter.
- Providing guidance and education regarding the Delaware Lawyers’ Rules of Professional Conduct through Continuing Legal Education programs and less formal communications.
Job Requirements
Please address each item separately in your cover letter, which must be accompanied with a copy of your resume. Failure to meet the qualifications listed below in any one area may result in a rating of “not qualified,” and failure to address each item separately may result in disqualification. Please do not submit copies of evaluations, letters of reference, training certificates, or law school or college transcripts unless requested.
Conditions of Hire
Benefits
Salary : $96,722 - $109,618
