Office of Chief Disciplinary Counsel

Jefferson City, Missouri

The Office of Chief Disciplinary Counsel is the agency of the Missouri Supreme Court responsible for investigating allegations of misconduct by lawyers and prosecuting the cases where a lawyer’s misconduct poses a threat to the public or to the integrity of the legal profession.

The deputy chief disciplinary counsel’s primary function is to provide day-to-day guidance to the work of the Office of Chief Disciplinary Counsel attorneys and investigators.

The deputy also carries a modest caseload consisting of complex and high-profile cases and is an integral part of the management team providing oversight to the operation of the Office of Chief Disciplinary Counsel.


Job Number:  01-241206-02: Deputy Chief Disciplinary Counsel


Company Name:  Office of Chief Disciplinary Counsel


Education and Experience Requirements:
• Law degree;
• Current license to practice in Missouri or an ability to obtain one within six months of appointment;
• Ten years of effective litigation practice, including meaningful experience drafting appellate briefs and presenting appellate arguments;
• Exposure to and an understanding of the following: investigative practices, basic principles of accounting, human resource management, and facility management.


More reasons to apply:
This position is located in Jefferson City, Missouri and includes an opportunity for limited remote work.
OCDC has a collegial work environment and a generous benefit package.
OCDC is an agency of the Supreme Court of Missouri, but this is not a position with the State of Missouri.

The salary range for this position is $88K - $132K annually; salary will be commensurate with experience. 


How to Apply:     

Interested parties should submit a cover letter, resume, a sample appellate brief, and three references to: OCDCJobs@courts.mo.gov

Or by mail to:

Office of Chief Disciplinary Counsel
3327 American Avenue
Jefferson City, Missouri 65109

Applications will be considered until positions are filled.