Disciplinary Counsel - Intake

Application deadline: October 21, 2026

About the role

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. The Intake Disciplinary Counsel reviews, investigates, and analyzes a high volume of grievances against lawyers; prepares dismissal letters and legal memos; and supports the Managing Disciplinary Counsel – Intake by making determinations on opening case files, grievance disposition, developing Intake processes and procedures, and guiding nonlawyer staff on how to respond to inquiries from members and the public about the lawyer discipline system.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates written grievances received by ODC to identify files requiring further investigation
• Dismisses grievances not requiring investigation
• Makes recommendations on referring matters for additional investigation and possible prosecution
• Reviews other sources of information regarding lawyer misconduct to identify matters requiring file opening and further investigation
• Handles a high volume of daily correspondence and phone calls as assigned by the Managing Disciplinary Counsel-Intake
• Investigates and analyzes specific lawyer conduct, generally when it is the subject of an open file
• Directs investigator(s) as necessary in investigating open files
• Drafts detailed dismissal letters with analysis of applicable law and facts
• Drafts transfer notes for matters being referred for additional investigation
• Consults with assigned disciplinary counsel on files referred for investigation
• Assists the Managing Disciplinary Counsel-Intake with directing the work of Intake staff and with coordination with other departments on handling internal and public inquiries
• Provides back-up for Managing Disciplinary Counsel-Intake by making Intake decisions on file openings, the disposition of grievances, and statistical issues
• Performs other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Juris Doctor or successful completion of WSBA Law Clerk Program
• Active member of the Washington State Bar Association, and in good standing
• 2 years of practicing law

Qualifications

• Preferred: 5 years of practicing law with experience in both criminal and civil areas

Skills

• Clear, professional written and oral communication to a variety of audiences
• Strong customer service orientation with the ability to respond to stakeholders promptly, accurately, and with professional