Volunteer Hearing Officer

About This Role

This volunteer role involves serving as a Hearing Officer for the Massachusetts Board of Bar Overseers (BBO), contributing to the attorney discipline process. It offers an opportunity to participate in public service and support a fair and effective disciplinary system.

Responsibilities

• Approach responsibilities thoughtfully, objectively, and with a commitment to fairness and public service

Requirements

• Good judgment and the ability to consider information objectively
• A commitment to fairness and integrity
• An interest in public service
• The ability to consider differing perspectives
• Professionalism and sound decision-making
• A willingness to devote the necessary time and attention to the role

Nice to have:

• For public Hearing Officer positions, applicants do not need to be attorneys or have experience working in the legal profession

Benefits

• Contribute to the protection of the public
• Support integrity and accountability in the legal profession
• Bring your professional and life experience to an important public process
• Serve the Commonwealth in a meaningful volunteer role

About the Company

The Massachusetts Board of Bar Overseers (BBO) works to protect the public and maintain confidence in the legal profession through the oversight of attorneys practicing in Massachusetts.