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    Staff Attorney - Wilmington, United States - DelDOT

    DelDOT
    DelDOT Wilmington, United States

    3 weeks ago

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    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

    Essential functions are fundamental, core functions common to all positions in the class series and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all job duties for any one position in the class. Since class specifications are descriptive and not restrictive, incumbents can complete job duties of similar kind not specifically listed here.
  • Screening and evaluating information relating to conduct by a lawyer and/or the practice of law in the State of Delaware coming 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 coming 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

    Applicants must have education, training and/or experience demonstrating competence in each of the following areas:
  • Graduation from an ABA accredited law school and a minimum of five years of legal experience, preferably in litigation, including participation in hearings, preparation of matters for trial, trial, and appellate proceedings.
  • Must be a member in good standing of the Delaware Bar.
  • Excellent research and writing skills.
  • Experience in interpreting laws, rules, regulations, standards, policies and procedures.
  • Ability to communicate courteously and effectively, both orally and in writing.
  • Ability to navigate complicated and emotionally charged situations while remaining composed and even-tempered.

    • Conditions of Hire

  • A satisfactory criminal background check is required as a condition of hire.
  • Direct deposit of paychecks is required as a condition of hire.

    • Benefits

  • Full time employees are eligible for FREE parking
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