Disciplinary Counsel, District III - Office of Disciplinary Counsel, Disciplinary Board

• Lead the prompt and thorough investigation of complaints against attorneys. Promptly review new files upon assignment and take appropriate investigative steps. Document the file with material investigative information. • Supervise Auditor/Investigator and/or Paralegal in investigating such complaints. Promptly evaluate investigation results and advise the Auditor/Investigator and/or Paralegal if additional investigation is required. • Coordinate issuance of subpoenas. • Recommend discipline or dismissal of disciplinary complaints. • Lead the prompt and thorough investigation of Petitions for Reinstatement and direct Auditor/Investigator to conduct inquiries in specific and general investigative areas. Make a recommendation regarding ODC’s position on reinstatement. • Prepare disciplinary matters and reinstatement from discipline matters for hearing before a hearing committee. Represent ODC at disciplinary hearings and reinstatement hearings, including presenting evidence, examining and cross-examining witnesses. • Review hearing committee reports and Disciplinary Board reports, make recommendations whether to file briefs on exceptions, briefs opposing exceptions and petitions for review, and draft required briefs and petitions. • Represent ODC at oral arguments before the Disciplinary Board and the Pennsylvania Supreme Court. • Draft pleadings (including Petitions for Discipline and Emergency Temporary Suspension) and briefs for submission to hearing committees, the Disciplinary Board and the Supreme Court. • Handle matters involving attorneys pursuing disability status. • Participate in CLE programs on topics of legal ethics. • Assist in special projects as assigned by a supervisor. • Perform other related duties and responsibilities as required and/or assigned.