General Counsel and Director of Investigations

Missouri Board of Law Examiners • Jefferson City, MO

393d • $95,000 - $95,000

About The Position

The General Counsel and Director of Investigations at the Missouri Board of Law Examiners is responsible for overseeing legal reviews, investigations, and compliance related to bar admissions in Missouri. This role involves leadership in managing staff, reviewing applicant investigations, and ensuring adherence to legal standards and ethical practices.

Requirements

• Law degree from an accredited law school.
• At least five years' professional experience in the practice of law.
• Current Missouri law license.

Nice To Haves

• Legal ethics and supervisory background strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Directly supervise staff, including the assistant director of testing and analysts, advising on applicant investigations.
• Review and approve investigatory summaries of applicants' files; communicate review and determination with the board.
• Work with the Missouri Lawyers' Assistance Program (MOLAP) on evaluations and monitoring agreements.
• Draft monitoring agreements and correspond with entities regarding agreements.
• Determine eligibility of applicants who are graduates from law schools not approved by the American Bar Association.
• Review ADA accommodation requests and communicate with experts in recommending to the board whether such requests should be granted.
• Work with Office of Chief Disciplinary Counsel (OCDC) regarding investigations into applicants who have applied for reinstatement of their bar licenses.
• Remain apprised of relevant litigation in the areas of bar admissions, ADA accommodations, and character and fitness reviews.
• Organize and facilitate character and fitness hearings at least four times per year.
• Prepare appeals of applicant denials to the Supreme Court of Missouri.
• Research any legal questions that arise on behalf of the Supreme Court of Missouri, the board, or the executive director.
• Assist in drafting any changes to Supreme Court of Missouri Rule 8.
• Assist in developing and drafting any internal policies and procedures.
• Field questions from applicants, attorneys, law schools, and other jurisdictions.
• Provide back-up to the executive director and other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed