Investigative Manager

Investigative Manager

Office of Disciplinary Counsel (ODC) – Washington State Bar Association (WSBA)

Salary Range : $ 94,385 to $ 94,385 Washington State Employee Benefits

FLSA - Full-time, Exempt

The WSBA's mission is to serve the public and the members of the Bar, to ensure the integrity of the legal profession, and to champion justice.

Purpose and Position Summary :

The Investigative Manager is responsible for managing the Office of Disciplinary Counsel’s Investigation team (comprised of Investigators, Senior Investigators, and an Investigative Analyst, all of whom are referred to interchangeably in these job specifications as “investigators”) under the direction of the Associate Director.

This position interfaces with other managers in the Office of Disciplinary Counsel regarding investigative needs and procedures.

The Investigative Manager also performs complex investigations involving violations of ethical rules by lawyers throughout Washington.

Primary Job Duties and Responsibilities :

Manages the Investigation Team

• Supervises, trains, coaches and provides on-going performance feedback to the investigators. Assigns cases to other investigators, sets goals and timelines, conducts monthly caseload reviews, reviews investigative reports, provides training, guidance, and advice to ensure that the investigators understand ethical rules, scope, level of urgency and sensitivity of assignments, office procedures and management priorities. Finds ways to foster team building and cooperation among investigators with focus on sustaining a high level of team productivity and performance.
• Plans, directs and oversees investigations assigned by Disciplinary Counsel to investigation team; tracks workloads and performance of investigation team; interfaces with Disciplinary Counsel and other ODC managers regarding investigator assignments, caseloads and priorities; and ensures that investigation assignments are documented in a timely manner consistent with departmental approaches and priorities. Participates in collaborative meetings with Managing Disciplinary Counsel to address roadblocks in investigations and implements strategies to move forward.
• Develops policies and procedures related to the investigation team; creates and maintains detailed manual of procedures, including investigative report forms for documenting investigative activity. Collaborates with ODC management team to develop new initiatives and approaches, involving the scope of the investigator’s role and responsibilities, to increase departmental and investigation team efficiency.
• Leads weekly meetings of the investigation team. Attends other department and management meetings as needed.
• Understands and applies all discipline and office rules, policies and procedures in managing investigation team.

Performs investigations

Other duties as assigned

Education Required :

Education Strongly Preferred :

Experience Required :

Experience Strongly Preferred :

Competencies (Skills / Abilities) Required :

Competencies (Skills / Abilities Preferred) :

Working Conditions :

This position, while primarily remote, must be flexible to work in office, and also travel within WA state as deemed necessary, or as required. This position may also have the option to work in-office. For remote work, must have an adequate home / work environment and internet access, for performing work of a highly sensitive and confidential nature.

Employment with the Washington State Bar Association mandates that WSBA Staff must reside within the State of Washington at the time of hire, and during active employment status.

The essential functions of the job that must be performed, with or without a reasonable accommodation : This position must be able to regularly work five days per week in an office type environment (remote or in office), possess the ability to primarily sit / stand and use a computer, and lift / push / pull items weighing up to 25 pounds. Must be able to operate a computer keyboard, and other standard office equipment (e.g., printer / scanner / fax / telephone). This position must be able to read, write, and speak with others in English.

WSBA Benefits Include :

For consideration and to apply : interested candidates are required to apply online and submit the following required materials : online application, and both a comprehensive professional cover letter and resume. Applications submitted without a cover letter will be considered incomplete.

WSBA Staff must be authorized to work in the United States on a permanent basis, upon hire. This position is not eligible for Sponsorship.

WSBA administers pre-employment background screening upon a contingent verbal offer, and prior to hire.

The Washington State Bar Association (WSBA) operates under the delegated authority of the Washington Supreme Court and exercises a governmental function authorized by the Washington Supreme Court to license and regulate the state’s nearly 40,000 legal professionals, including lawyers, limited practice officers, and limited license legal technicians. The WSBA both regulates legal professionals under the authority of the Court and serves its members as a professional association — all without public funding. The WSBA administers the bar admission process , including the bar exam; provides record-keeping and licensing functions ; administers the lawyer discipline system . and provides continuing legal education for legal professionals, in addition to numerous other educational and member-service activities.

The WSBA is committed to fostering a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.

The statements contained in this job announcement are not necessarily all-inclusive; additional duties may be assigned, and requirements may vary from time to time.

Washington State Bar Association (WSBA) Compensation Philosophy and Compensation Grid

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Salary : $94,385