Assistant Director, Attorney - Office Of Lawyer...

Closing Date: 13th June, 2024

Description:

The Office of Lawyers Professional Responsibility (OLPR), located in downtown St. Paul, seeks an attorney to join their team. The OLPR handles ethics complaints against licensed attorneys. This position supports the work of the Office in investigating and prosecuting the ethical misconduct of lawyers, as well as assists the practicing bar in complying with their ethical obligations. The position involves legal research, writing, and investigative work, as well as trial and appellate practice. The Office seeks a fair-minded attorney with a talent for working effectively with sometimes challenging respondents and complainants, as well as an attorney who is committed to maintaining the integrity of the legal profession.
Example of Duties:
The following are examples of major job duties expected for this position to perform:

• Investigate complaints of attorney violations of the Minnesota Rules of Professional Conduct, including matters involving both proposed private and public discipline, make recommendations for disposition, and prepare an appropriate dispositional memorandum.
• Prosecute private discipline before Board panels, as applicable, and on occasion, attorney disciplinary cases before Supreme Court referees and the Supreme Court.
• Educate the bar on professional responsibility matters by speaking at seminars. Work with and mentor volunteer investigators at the district ethics committees.
• Such other duties as assigned.

Typical Qualifications:
Below are the past experiences that will enable success in the role. For education requirements listed, the equivalent number of years of related experience may serve as a substitute.
Minimum Qualifications:

• Possession of a law degree from an accredited college or university.
• 3-5 years of experience as an attorney in private or public practice.
• Possession of a current Certificate of Admission to the Bar of the State of Minnesota.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Excellent ability to analyze, appraise, organize, and present facts, laws, evidence, and precedents concerning assigned w
• Superior writing and presentation skills.
• Knowledge of substantive and procedural laws and Supreme Court rules relating to discipline.
• Ability to work productively in a fast-paced environment with a high degree of accuracy.
• Ability to work effectively with judges, court staff, administrative staff, and the public.

Preferred Qualifications:
7-10 years of experience, including civil litigation or prosecution/defense experience.

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