Bar Counsel

Min 10 yrs required

Full-time

No

at Reputed Firm

H1: Join Reputed Firm as Bar Counsel - Lead a team in protecting public from unethical conduct by attorneys
H2: Bar Counsel - Opportunity to uphold integrity of the legal profession

Role: Bar Counsel
Salary Range: $180,000-$203,000
Location: Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Experience: At least 10 years of professional experience as a member of a state bar

Position Summary:
- Lead a team of attorneys, investigators, legal administrative assistants, and support staff in conducting investigations and prosecuting disciplinary proceedings against lawyers
- Support the BBO's mission to protect the public and uphold the integrity of the bar
- Establish strategic and operational plans for the legal team
- Direct staff in investigations and prosecutions, ensuring compliance with legal requirements and standards of integrity
- Recruit, train, and manage staff, including performance assessments
- Conduct legal research and contribute to the development of policies and procedures for attorney discipline
- Represent OBC in interactions with stakeholders and participate in bar association and legal education programs
- Collaborate with BBO on administrative functions for OBC

Qualifications & Experience:
- Juris Doctorate and admission to practice in good standing in Massachusetts
- At least 10 years of professional experience, with some significant portion as a member of a state bar
- Supervisory experience with strong leadership skills
- Ability to manage a team and embrace technology
- Commitment to diversity and inclusion
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- High ethical and professional standards

Personal Qualities:
- Collaborative and transparent leadership style
- Experienced in conflict resolution and negotiation
- Commitment to diversity and inclusivity
- Skilled writer and communicator
- Empathetic and fair

Compensation & Benefits:
- Salary range of $180,000-$203,000
- Excellent benefits package including medical and dental insurance, pension plan, and generous paid time off
- Commitment to reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities

How to Apply:
- Express interest in this role through the position profile or by email to
- All inquiries are confidential
- Equal employment opportunities for all individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics

Join Reputed Firm as Bar Counsel and lead a team in protecting the public from unethical conduct by attorneys. This is an opportunity to uphold the integrity of the legal profession and make a positive impact in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.

As Bar Counsel, you will establish strategic and operational plans for the legal team, direct staff in investigations and prosecutions, and collaborate with the BBO on administrative functions. You will also represent OBC in interactions with stakeholders and contribute to the development of policies and procedures for attorney discipline.

To be successful in this role, you must possess a Juris Doctorate and admission to practice in good standing in Massachusetts, as well as at least 10 years of professional experience with some significant portion as a member of a state bar. You should also have strong leadership skills, the ability to manage a team, and a commitment to diversity and inclusion. Excellent communication skills and high ethical and professional standards are also necessary for this role.

In addition to a competitive salary range of $180,000-$203,000, Reputed Firm offers an excellent benefits package including medical and dental insurance, a pension plan, and generous paid time off. The company is also committed to providing reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities.

To apply for this role, express interest through the position profile or by email to . All inquiries will be kept strictly confidential. Reputed Firm is an equal opportunity employer, providing equal employment opportunities to all individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics.

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Medical and dental insurance, pension plan, paid time off, sick leave, short- and long-term disability, life insurance, Section 125 Plan, EAP, Longevity Recognition Program

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Leadership, Management, Legal Research, Advocacy, Communication, Diversity and Inclusion, Conflict Resolution, Negotiation, Writing, Collaboration, Technology Management, Mentorship, Trust Building, Community Building

Juris Doctorate

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Qualification and Experience Juris Doctorate, Admission to practice in good standing in Commonwealth of Massachusetts, 10+ years professional experience with significant portion as member of state bar, supervisory experience, strong leadership skills, managerial and administrative abilities, proficiency with technology, commitment to diversity and inclusion, excellent written and oral communication skills, commitment to ethical and professional standards

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