Director of Office of Lawyers Professional Responsibility and Client Security Board
About The Position
The Minnesota Supreme Court seeks an attorney to serve as the Director of the Office of Lawyers Professional Responsibility (OLPR) and the Client Security Board (CSB). The OLPR investigates complaints of unprofessional conduct against Minnesota attorneys. The CSB considers claims filed by, and decides on compensation for, victims of attorney theft. The Director manages the day-to-day operations of the OLPR, supervises the employees of that office, prepares and submits to the Lawyers Professional Responsibility Board an annual report covering the operation of the OLPR, and provides other reports requested by the Lawyers Professional Responsibility Board and the Supreme Court. Additionally, the Director oversees the activities of the CSB by screening claims for compensation, coordinating investigations, and presenting matters to the CSB.
Requirements
- A law degree from an accredited law school.
- A current Minnesota law license.
- Extensive experience as an attorney in private or public practice.
- At least 3 years of trial and civil litigation experience.
- Some appellate experience.
- Administrative and supervisory experience.
- Experience with attorney discipline cases.
- Outstanding writing, public speaking, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
- Extensive knowledge of the rules of professional conduct and responsibility governing the legal profession, and related case law and opinions of the Lawyers Professional Responsibility Board.
- Extensive knowledge of substantive and procedural law, including Supreme Court rules and case law.
- Extensive knowledge of trial and appellate court procedures and rules of evidence.
- Considerable knowledge of modern management and supervisory principles and practices.
- Ability to plan, assign, and direct the work of legal and support supervisory positions.
- Ability to prepare and manage the operating budget for OLPR programs and the CSB.
- Ability to provide sound advice and counsel to the Lawyers Professional Responsibility Board and the CSB on the application of rules, policies, procedures, and matters under consideration.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with the Lawyers Professional Responsibility Board, District Ethics Committees, Client Security Board, Chief Justice, Supreme Court liaison to the Lawyers Board, State Court Administrator, state and local bar associations, regional law schools, civic organizations, employees, and the general public.
- BCA criminal background check and attorney records check.
Nice To Haves
- 10 + years overall experience is preferred.
- Applicants active with state or county bar associations highly desirable.
- Experience delivering professional education or leading other public-facing initiatives in the legal community is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Manages the day-to-day operations of the OLPR.
- Supervises the employees of the OLPR.
- Prepares and submits to the Lawyers Professional Responsibility Board an annual report covering the operation of the OLPR.
- Provides other reports requested by the Lawyers Professional Responsibility Board and the Supreme Court.
- Oversees the activities of the CSB by screening claims for compensation, coordinating investigations, and presenting matters to the CSB.
- Reviews complaints of misconduct against lawyers.
- Conducts investigations.
- Litigates contested discipline matters, including in proceedings before appointed referees and the Minnesota Supreme Court.
- Provides legal advice and education programs to lawyers on professional responsibility questions.
- Works with the Supreme Court’s other professional regulatory agencies.
- Sets investigative priorities for the OLPR.
- Manages case inventory and timely resolution.
- Develops staff.
- Promotes consistent decision-making and public confidence in the lawyer discipline system.
- Prepares and administers the budgets for both Boards.
- Works closely with volunteer district ethics committees that investigate many of the complaints and report their findings and recommendations to the Director.
- Involved in outreach activities and speaking engagements statewide.
- Writes 8-10 monthly columns per year for the Minnesota State Bar Association’s monthly journal, Bench & Bar.
Benefits
- health and wellness benefits
- enhanced fertility benefits
- short- and long-term disability
- pension
- paid parental leave
- tuition reimbursement
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
