Investigator - Tidewater
About The Position
The Virginia State Bar (VSB), an administrative agency of the Supreme Court of Virginia that regulates the practice of law in the Commonwealth of Virginia, seeks an investigator to investigate complaints of ethical misconduct by attorneys and the unauthorized practice of law. The primary territory is the Tidewater area, including but not limited to Chesapeake, Accomack, Northampton, Virginia Beach, Portsmouth, Norfolk, Franklin City, Isle of Wight, Southampton, Suffolk, Brunswick, Emporia, Greensville, Hopewell, Prince George, Surry, Sussex, Newport News, and Hampton, but the successful candidate may also receive assignments in other areas of Virginia.
Requirements
- Ability to work independently from a home office with high-speed internet access located in the Tidewater area.
- Willingness to travel throughout Virginia, including overnight trips.
- Ability to prioritize assignments.
- Ability to maintain strict confidentiality.
- Ability to manage a high-volume workload.
- Effective verbal and written communication skills.
- Proficiency in desktop applications such as Microsoft Word, Excel, Teams, and Outlook.
- Good judgment and problem-solving skills.
- Must successfully complete a criminal background check.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in and exposure to a wide range of legal matters, such as family law, criminal law and immigration law.
- Juris Doctor (JD) degree.
Responsibilities
- Investigate complaints of ethical misconduct by attorneys.
- Investigate complaints of the unauthorized practice of law.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
