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Bar Counsel Below you will find the details for the position including any supplementary documentation and questions you should review before applying for the opening. To apply for the position, please click the Apply for this Job link/button. If you would like to bookmark this position for later review, click on the Bookmark link. If you would like to print a copy of this position for your records, click on the Print Preview link. Bookmark this Posting Print Preview Apply for this Job Please see Special Instructions for more details. DO NOT COMPLETE A STATE APPLICATION. Please send letter of application, resume, writing sample, professional references, and salary requirements to hr@vsb.org no later than October 19, 2018. EOE Position Information Position Information Working Title Bar Counsel Role Title Non-Classified Job Open Date 09/17/2018 Job Close Date 10/19/2018 Open Until Filled No Is this position funded in whole or in part by the American Recovery & Reinvestment Act (Stimulus Package)? No Hiring Range Commensurate with experience Agency VA State Bar (117) Agency Website www.vsb.org Location Richmond (City) - 760 Sublocation Position Number 22222 Job Posting Number 1042999 Type of Recruitment General Public - G Does this position have telework options? No Bilingual/Multilingual Skill Requirement/Preference No Job Type Full-Time (Salaried) Job Type Detail Full-Time Salaried - Non-Faculty- FTS-1 Pay Band UG Job Description The Virginia State Bar (VSB) invites applications for the position of Bar Counsel. The Bar Counsel directs the work of the Professional Regulation Department of the VSB, charged with enforcing the disciplinary and unauthorized practice of law rules by the Supreme Court of Virginia, training and educating members of the bar, and recommending improvements to the disciplinary system. The VSB is an administrative agency of the Supreme Court of Virginia, which pursuant to statute and rule of court regulates the practice of law in the Commonwealth. The Bar Counsel reports to the VSB’s Executive Director and Standing Committee on Lawyer Discipline, which has oversight responsibility for the disciplinary system. As chief prosecutor of attorney disciplinary complaints, this position maintains an active caseload, while managing a budget and supervising a team of investigators, lawyers, and support staff. This position closely monitors and guides the work of assistant bar counsel to ensure the timely and effective investigation, processing, and handling of cases in accordance with departmental policies and standards. Bar Counsel also serves as principal spokesperson for the bar on general professional regulation activities and specific disciplinary issues with journalists, member of the public, and bar members. This position advises bar committees on matters affecting the delivery of professional regulation services and recommends improvements to the disciplinary system; develops and presents CLE courses for various groups; and represents the bar in national presentations. Minimum Qualifications The position requires significant experience as an attorney litigating complex cases, preferably with private practice in Virginia, and successful experience managing other attorneys in litigating complex cases. Applicants must demonstrate a passion for public service and superior leadership, interpersonal, verbal, writing, organization, and presentation skills to effectively mentor and coach staff; delegate assignments; foster collaborative relationships; and communicate effectively with diverse groups. Required qualifications also include budget development and management experience; computer skills and some knowledge of emerging technologies; and the ability to work with a high degree of confidentiality, under pressure, and within tight deadlines. Preferred Qualifications Special Requirements Applicants must have a Juris Doctorate degree from an accredited law school and be an active member in good standing with the Virginia State Bar with no disciplinary sanctions. The successful candidate must also pass criminal and credit background checks prior to selection. The anticipated start date for employment is March 2019. Special Instructions to Applicants DO NOT COMPLETE A STATE APPLICATION. Please send letter of application, resume, writing sample, professional references, and salary requirements to hr@vsb.org no later than October 19, 2018. EOE Contact Information Name VSB HR office Phone 804-775-0500 Fax 804-775-0501 Email hr@vsb.org Address 1111 E. Main Street, Suite 700, Richmond, VA 23219-0026 Posting Specific Questions Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*). * Do you have an Interagency Placement Screening Form (Yellow Form) as issued under Policy 1.30 Layoff? (Commonwealth of Virginia Employees Only); Yes No Not Applicable * Do you have a Preferential Hiring Form (Blue Form) as issued under Policy 1.30 Layoff? (Commonwealth of Virginia Employees Only) Yes No Not Applicable * How did you find this employment opportunity? State Recruitment Management System (RMS) Agency Website or Bulletin Board Job Board (Indeed, Monster, Dice, etc.) Social Media (Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, etc.) Newspaper or Professional Journal (Please specify below) Career Fair or Job Event (Please specify below) VEC (Virginia Employment Commission) Radio/TV (Please specify below) Other (Please specify below) * Please specify the actual source from your response to question #3 above (Name of newspaper, Journal Title, Job Board, Career Fair, Agency Website, Social Media Type, etc.) If unknown or none, enter: N/A. (Open Ended Question) Applicant Documents Required Documents Resume Cover Letter Optional Documents Transcript Other Document

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