rganization:  The Disciplinary Board of the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania 

Disciplinary Counsel, Central Intake 

Position: 
Posting Date:  02/28/2023 
 

 

  Location: 
Starting Salary Range: 
Current Maximum Salary: 

Pennsylvania 
$64,988 – 87,629 
$129,938 

 

emarks: Disciplinary Board employees are not state employees and therefore not participants in the State Employees’ Retirement 

System.  Starting salary will vary depending upon the qualifications and employment history of the selected candidate. 

 

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The Office of Disciplinary Counsel (“ODC”) is the branch of the Disciplinary Board of the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania that 
investigates and prosecutes complaints of misconduct against Pennsylvania attorneys. This position is professional legal work 
in fulfillment of ODC’s mission to protect the public and ensure the integrity of the bar involving the performance of research 
and  analysis,  communication  with  complainants  and  respondent-attorneys,  and  legal  writing.    While  based  in  ODC’s 
Philadelphia, Trooper, Harrisburg, or Pittsburgh office, remote work is available for many of the position’s duties.  

ypical Duties: 
  Conduct initial preliminary review of disciplinary complaints to recommend whether to dismiss the complaint or refer the 

  Correspond and communicate with complainants to seek additional information regarding their complaints. 
  Review docket entries, pleadings, and other documents relevant to assigned files. May utilize the assistance of staff (e.g. 

matter to trial counsel. 

auditors, paralegals, or interns). 

  Communicate with, and obtain relevant documentation from, third parties regarding allegations of misconduct. 
  Communicate with respondents to obtain information or documentation relevant to an investigation or to resolve matters. 
  Appropriately document each file during the investigation (e.g. telephone notes, emails, or other documentation). Ensure 

that all file documents are stored electronically.   

  Prepare dismissal letters, letters of concern or education, and other correspondence. 
  Prepare memoranda seeking the approval of Counsel-in-Charge to transfer files to trial counsel. 
  Review  post-dismissal  correspondence  (including  subsequent  complaints)  from  complainants  and  conduct  additional 
investigation as necessary to recommend a course of action to Counsel-in-Charge. As directed, take additional action, 
including drafting correspondence and recommending whether to re-open a matter. 

  Perform other related duties and responsibilities as required and/or assigned. 

inimum Qualifications: 

  Graduation from an approved school of law, PLUS progressively responsible experience in professional legal work.  
  Possession of a certificate of admission to the Bar of the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania, or eligibility for such certification. 

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dditional Requirements: 

  Knowledge of state and federal laws, particularly in regard to disciplinary administration. 
  Knowledge of Disciplinary Board policies and procedures. 
  Knowledge of principles, methods, materials, and practices of legal research. 
  Knowledge of and skillful ability in Microsoft Office Suite and other basic or proprietary computer applications. 
  Skill in analyzing and drafting legal documents, legal instruments, and other work product. 
  Ability to express ideas effectively, appropriately, logically, and in an organized fashion, orally and in writing. 
  Ability to work effectively with supervisors and fellow employees.   
  Ability to work without significant supervision. 
  Full vaccination against COVID-19. 
 

 

o Apply: 
Candidates interested in applying for this position are requested to submit a written resume and cover letter in .PDF format 
(Word, video or audio submissions will not be accepted) noting position title to: 
 

DB.jobopenings@pacourts.us     

(OR) 

 

Disciplinary Board – Executive Offices 
PO Box 62625   
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania  17106-2625 

 

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