Deputy Director & Associate Counsel

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Legal research, analysis, and writing of various documents, including case summaries, reports, memoranda, and proposed opinions and orders for the Board or hearing panels.
• Working as part of a team to track hearings on misconduct and discipline and assist hearing panels with their adjudicative duties.
• Research, analysis, and preparation of reports for the Board regarding amendments to procedural and disciplinary rules as well as other administrative matters as directed.
• Speaking with litigants, their counsel, and members of the public regarding procedural issues affecting cases pending before hearing panels, the Board or the Michigan Supreme Court.
• Act in conjunction with or in the absence of the Executive Director as a representative or spokesperson for the Board at meetings, and in response to inquiries from the media, the public and other interested parties.
• Providing educational and training materials to hearing panels. Representing the Board by speaking at various events and conferences on Board procedures and decisions along with issues of legal ethics. Preparation of reports and other written materials for dissemination to various recipients.
• Act as a liaison member of the State Bar of Michigan Professional Ethics Committee and attend/participate in all scheduled SBM Ethics Committee meetings.
• Assisting the Attorney General in defending the Board, hearing panels, and their members and staff if sued in state or federal court for actions taken in the discharge of their duties.
• Various administrative functions as assigned, including the management of projects and staff, the assessment of equipment and technology needs, and providing activity and operational reports of the office.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Juris Doctor Degree conferred from an accredited law school.
• Between five and seven years of progressively more responsible or expansive work experience in legal practice, including service with a court or adjudicative agency, preferably involving extensive legal research and writing. Prior work experience in legal ethics or attorney discipline preferred, along with appellate and/or adjudicative agency or tribunal experience.
• An unblemished professional disciplinary record.
• Active membership in the State Bar of Michigan.
• A valid driver's license is also required.

EXPERIENCE, SKILLS, AND ATTRIBUTES SOUGHT:

• Strong research, writing, and analytical abilities.
• Strong oral and written communication and presentation skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work well with others.
• Strong time management skills, including the ability to juggle multiple tasks and projects and bring them to timely completion.
• Commitment to public service.
• Ability to work independently and take initiative.
• Familiarity with and interest in embracing technology, generally, and the ability to quickly become a highly proficient user of new tools. Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Powerpoint), Word Perfect, or the ability to acquire such proficiency quickly.
• Judicial clerkship at a trial or appellate court highly desirable.
• Legal ethics or attorney discipline background desirable.
• Administrative, supervisory and/or management or project management experience desirable.
• Personnel or human resources experience desirable.

TO APPLY - Applicants must submit the following:

1. Cover letter
2. Current resume
3. Salary requirements
4. At least three professional references with contact information

The foregoing application materials must be in Word, WordPerfect, or PDF format, and be submitted via e-mail to careers@adbmich.org. APPLICATIONS MUST BE RECEIVED BY MAY 6, 2024. AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER