Director of Lawyers Professional Responsibility and Client Security Board

Minnesota Lawyer

. Manage the day-to-day operations of the Office of Lawyers Professional Responsibility .

Posted 10/6/2026full-timeSaint Paul • Minnesota • United StatesLead💰 $69 - $88 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive legal expertise with a focus on professional responsibility, including trial and civil litigation experience, and the ability to manage operations and staff effectively. Strong capabilities in legal writing, public speaking, and stakeholder engagement are essential.

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Law DegreeMinnesota Law LicenseTrial And Civil Litigation ExperienceAdministrative And Supervisory ExperienceKnowledge Of Professional Conduct Rules

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Hard Skills

Trial ExperienceCivil Litigation ExperienceAppellate ExperienceLegal WritingPublic SpeakingCase Law KnowledgeProcedural Law KnowledgeBudget ManagementInvestigative PrioritizationDecision-Making

Soft Skills

Interpersonal SkillsPresentation SkillsCollaborationLeadership

Certifications & Qualifications

Minnesota Law License

Industry Keywords

Lawyers Professional ResponsibilityClient Security BoardSupreme Court RulesLegal ProfessionProfessional Responsibility EducationEthics CommitteesLegal Community InitiativesBCA Criminal Background Check

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Manage the day-to-day operations of the Office of Lawyers Professional Responsibility
Supervise 23 OLPR staff, including 12 lawyers
Review complaints of misconduct against Minnesota attorneys
Conduct investigations and litigate contested discipline matters before appointed referees and the Minnesota Supreme Court
Provide legal advice and education programs on professional responsibility
Collaborate with the Supreme Court’s professional regulatory agencies
Set investigative priorities, manage case inventory, and ensure timely resolution
Develop staff and promote consistent decision-making and public confidence
Oversee Client Security Board activities by screening compensation claims, coordinating investigations, and presenting matters to the Board
Prepare and administer budgets for both Boards
Work with volunteer district ethics committees
Prepare and submit annual and other requested reports
Conduct statewide outreach and speaking engagements
Write 8–10 columns per year for the Minnesota State Bar Association’s Bench & Bar journal
Serve at the pleasure of the Minnesota Supreme Court; performance evaluated by the State Court Administrator with Board input

Requirements

What you’ll need

A law degree from an accredited law school
A current Minnesota law license
Extensive experience as an attorney in private or public practice
At least 3 years of trial and civil litigation experience
Some appellate experience
Administrative and supervisory experience
Experience with attorney discipline cases
Outstanding writing, public speaking, presentation, and interpersonal skills
Extensive knowledge of the rules of professional conduct and responsibility governing the legal profession
Extensive knowledge of related case law and Lawyers Professional Responsibility Board opinions
Extensive knowledge of substantive and procedural law, Supreme Court rules, and case law
Extensive knowledge of trial and appellate court procedures and rules of evidence
Considerable knowledge of modern management and supervisory principles and practices
Ability to plan, assign, and direct legal and support supervisory work
Ability to prepare and manage operating budgets
Ability to advise the Lawyers Professional Responsibility Board and Client Security Board
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with specified legal, governmental, civic, organizational, employee, and public stakeholders
Offers of employment subject to BCA criminal background check and attorney records check
10+ years of overall experience preferred
Active participation in state or county bar associations highly desirable
Experience delivering professional education or leading public-facing legal-community initiatives preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

State of Minnesota employee benefits
Health and wellness benefits
Enhanced fertility benefits
Short- and long-term disability
Pension
Paid parental leave
Tuition reimbursement
Potential eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program
Hybrid work environment