Oregon State Bar Job Opportunities







Disciplinary Counsel and Director of Regulatory Services


The Oregon State Bar (OSB) regulates the practice of law in Oregon and provides a variety of services to its members and the public. We are looking for someone to join our dedicated team and assume responsibility for directing the operations of the admissions, disciplinary, and reinstatement functions.

Responsibilities include the following:

  • Implements rules and regulations established by the Board of Governors, the State Professional Responsibility Board (SPRB), the Board of Bar Examiners (BBX), and the Oregon Supreme Court in regard to lawyer regulation, and evaluates the bar’s performance under applicable standards.
  • Directs investigative and prosecutorial phases of all disciplinary proceedings, in addition to handling personal caseload of disciplinary complaints and litigation.
  • Presents disciplinary cases to the SPRB with recommendations to prosecute or dismiss charges.
  • Responsible for membership status change processes including reinstatement investigations. Advises the Executive Director and the Board of Governors, as appropriate, regarding appropriate disposition of reinstatement applications, and represents the bar in contested reinstatement litigation.
  • Supervises Regulatory Services (including the Admissions Department) staff, including but not limited to, hiring, training, scheduling, coaching, and reviewing work and evaluating performance.
  • Responsible for day-to-day operations of the departments and programs within policy guidelines set by the Executive Director and Board of Governors.
  • Responsible for developing and implementing a robust and accurate data collection system for all disciplinary and reinstatement matters.
  • Responsible for regulatory records management and compliance under public records regulations, including oversight of department response to high volume of public records requests.
  • Reviews all pro hac vice applications filed with the bar under UTCR 3.170 and arbitration certifications filed under RPC 5.5(e).
  • Coordinates with other departments the curriculum development and presentation of Ethics School under BR 6.4.
  • Develops annual budget for the Regulatory Services and Admissions departments and programs with approval of the Executive Director for submission to the Board of Governors and the Supreme Court and monitors all revenues and expenditures.
  • Develops the long- and short-range plans for the departments and programs.
  • Develops and implements policies to assure a service orientation toward the public, members, and other recipients of department and program services.
  • Develops and implements policies and procedures to ensure cooperation and teamwork among the department and program staff.
  • Held accountable largely on the basis of results through the program measurement process.

Candidates may have any satisfactory equivalent combination of the following experience and training which ensures the ability to perform the work:

  • Graduation from a four-year college or university. Graduation from an accredited law school. Admission to practice law in Oregon with active membership in the Oregon State Bar.
  • Excellent legal skills with a thorough understanding of trial and appellate law. Seven years of increasingly responsible legal experience, at least five of which should be in private practice. Governmental, regulatory, and professional licensing legal experience preferred. Experience resolving legal ethics issues a plus.
  • Five years experience in program administration to include program planning, administration, and evaluation; budgeting; and personnel selection, supervision, and evaluation.
  • Experience with the Microsoft Office Suite in a Microsoft Windows environment with particular emphasis on Word and Excel. Ability to type 40 WPM with accuracy.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Excellent interpersonal, communication, presentation and public speaking, and conflict management skills.
  • Ability to travel overnight, inside and outside Oregon, to hearings, meetings, and seminars.

The OSB offers excellent benefits including voluntary 6% participation in the PERS program.

There is no closing date for applying. We will accept applications until the position is filled.

Send resume with a cover letter to our mailing address below
(please note: building location directions here):

Director of Human Resources
Attention: DC
Oregon State Bar
P.O. Box 231935
Tigard, OR 97281-1935

Fax to 503-598-6985 or e-mail to hr@osbar.org.

Equal Opportunity Employer



Discipline Paralegal/Trial Assistant


Please note: Part-Time Position – 24 Hours Per Week


The Oregon State Bar (OSB) regulates the practice of law in Oregon and provides a variety of services to its members and the public. We are looking for someone to join our dedicated team and provide paralegal/trial assistant services to the Disciplinary Counsel's Office and assist in preparing formal proceedings for trial under the direction of a litigation attorney.



Responsibilities include the following.

  • Works with Assistant Disciplinary Counsel preparing disciplinary proceedings for trial, including assembling trial notebooks, analyzing transcripts and documents for evidence to be used in direct and cross-examination, and attending depositions.
  • Assists with obtaining, analyzing, and summarizing file material, including the organization and maintenance of evidence in document-intensive cases.
  • Assists with organizing file materials and attorney work-product materials, including the use of databases, imaging systems, and other computer-based technology.
  • Communicates with attorneys and third parties to take instruction, obtain information, and prepare for trial.
  • Maintains pre-trial contact with witnesses, including organizing their attendance at trial, taking notes, and analyzing evidence.
  • Under the direction of an attorney, drafts, edits, cite-checks, conforms, and otherwise assists in preparation of legal documents.
  • May attend trials.

Candidates may have any satisfactory equivalent combination of the following experience and training which ensures the ability to perform the work:

  • Four-year degree from an accredited college. Paralegal certificate preferred.
  • Experience gathering, organizing, analyzing, and synthesizing files and matters that comprise complex or diverse information.
  • Experience managing confidential and sensitive material.
  • Must possess valid driver license, be able to safely operate a motor vehicle, and be able to obtain appropriate automobile insurance.
  • Experience with the Microsoft Office Suite in a Microsoft Windows environment with particular emphasis on Word, Excel, and Outlook. Thorough knowledge of one or more litigation database systems. Experience with OJIN, eCourt, and other web-based databases, as well as PowerPoint, ELMO, or equivalent presenters.
  • Experience using electronic databases for document and deposition transcript management and monitoring; experience with digitization of documents and electronic discovery software; experience with Bates labeling, indexing, and data entry; experience researching online as well as on Westlaw.
  • Ability to type 50 WPM with accuracy.
  • Strong organizational skills and practices.
  • Ability to work with various groups or individuals with conflicting demands.
  • Ability to handle pressure, interruptions, and deadlines while planning work activities, using time efficiently, and developing realistic action plans in an environment with multiple projects and continually changing priorities.
  • Ability to identify and resolve problems in a timely manner, including complex issues that require collaborative efforts.
  • Communicates orally and in writing in a clear, concise, and precise manner; ability to respond thoroughly and completely in a courteous, professional, timely, and efficient manner to attorneys, staff, and members of the public.
  • Ability to make timely decisions and to exhibit sound and accurate judgment in keeping with the policies and objectives of the Regulatory Services department and the bar.
  • Ability to maintain confidentiality and establish and maintain effective relationships with attorneys, other employees, and members of the public.
  • Ability to work both independently and as a team player. Ability to effectively deal with members of all departments to ensure cooperation in finalizing tasks. Commitment to effective teamwork and cross-responsibility within a department.
  • Ability to pay strict attention to detail.

Please note: Part-Time Position – 24 Hours Per Week


The salary range minimum for this position starts at $23.82. The OSB offers excellent benefits including voluntary 6% participation in the PERS program. This is a part-time position – 24 hours per week.

There is no closing date for applying. We will accept applications until the position is filled.


Send resume with a cover letter to our mailing address below
(please note: building location directions here):

Director of Human Resources
Attention: DP
Oregon State Bar
P.O. Box 231935
Tigard, OR 97281-1935

Fax to 503-598-6985 or e-mail to hr@osbar.org.

Equal Opportunity Employer