Location: 100% remote opportunity for candidates located in California | Full-Time Defend. Advocate. Elevate. At Cha Law Ethics, we are more than just a law firm—we are champions of professional integrity. Our mission is to protect and empower attorneys as they navigate complex ethical and disciplinary challenges. With a commitment to justice and fairness, we stand by clients to ensure they receive fair representation and due process. We are seeking a Senior Associate Attorney to join our dynamic team—an experienced legal professional ready to shape defense strategies, advocate fiercely, and safeguard the reputations of attorneys nationwide. Why Join Cha Law Ethics? • A Mission-Driven Practice – Make a meaningful impact by defending attorneys’ rights and shaping the future of legal ethics. • Complex & High-Profile Cases – Work on challenging disciplinary cases, bar applications, and ethics consultations that set industry precedents. • Expert-Led Team – Collaborate with leading ethics attorneys and grow your expertise in professional responsibility law. • Growth & Development – Engage in continuing legal education (CLE), thought leadership, and expert witness opportunities. • Supportive Culture – Work in an environment that values work-life balance, professional integrity, and excellence. POSITION SUMMARY: This role’s primary responsibility is representing both established and aspiring attorneys, as clients of our firm, in applications and disciplinary proceedings before state bar associations. The Senior Associate Attorney plays a pivotal role in providing effective legal counsel and defense strategies, ensuring that attorneys navigating ethical matters receive fair treatment and protection of their professional rights. The Senior Associate Attorney will manage more complex cases. Responsibilities: Client Representation: • Provide legal advice and guidance to attorneys facing disciplinary proceedings, ensuring they fully comprehend their rights, obligations, and potential consequences. Advise attorneys on ethical obligations, professional responsibility, and compliance with state bar association rules. • Maintain regular communication with clients throughout the entire process, including the application/disciplinary process, providing timely updates, explaining case progress, and addressing any concerns or questions. • Represent attorneys in proceedings by attending disciplinary hearings, oral arguments, and related events before state bar associations. Present compelling arguments, skillfully cross-examine witnesses, and introduce evidence to challenge allegations against attorneys and safeguard their professional reputations. • Serve as an expert witness, leveraging extensive relevant legal knowledge and experience to deliver compelling testimony and thorough analysis in support of cases, including providing expert opinions. Case Investigation, legal documentation, and Presentation: • Evaluate complaints filed against attorneys by reviewing pertinent documents, conducting witness interviews, and analyzing the facts and circumstances surrounding alleged ethical violations. • Develop comprehensive defense strategies tailored to each attorney's unique situation. Prepare persuasive legal arguments, gather evidence, and compile supporting documents to effectively defend attorneys against allegations of ethical misconduct. • Draft well-reasoned and compelling legal briefs, motions, responses, and other necessary documents required for the defense of attorneys facing disciplinary actions. Ensure all documents adhere to applicable rules and regulations. • Engage in settlement negotiations with state bar associations when appropriate, aiming for favorable resolutions that protect the interests of the attorney while ensuring compliance with ethical standards. • Collaborate closely with other attorneys and legal professionals within the firm to leverage their expertise, gather relevant information, and coordinate defense strategies. Delegate and coordinate with support staff including Legal Assistants. Growth and Professional Development: • Write articles and develop MCLE training materials, presentations, and passive communications to support the firm's growth and potential new client acquisition. • Stay up to date on legal ethics by continuously monitoring developments in professional responsibility, legal ethics, and relevant disciplinary procedures. Remain knowledgeable about changes in state bar association rules and regulations to provide accurate and up-to-date advice to attorneys. • Actively participate in legal associations and professional networks to stay connected with industry developments. Other Responsibilities: • Practice daily contemporaneous billing through Clio. • Maintain 125 billable hours per month and 100 collected hours per month. • Create and maintain a positive work environment and culture. • Contribute to client-centered mission. • Other duties or projects as requested. Qualifications: Education: • Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school. • Active membership in good standing with the state bar association. Experience: • 10 years of experience practicing law, preferably with a focus on legal ethics, professional responsibility, or disciplinary defense. • California State Bar experience highly desired; learned knowledge required. • Familiarity with the applicable state bar association rules and regulations governing attorney conduct and ethics is preferred. Compensation: $120,000 - $180,000 yearly

• Client Representation:   • Provide legal advice and guidance to attorneys facing disciplinary proceedings, ensuring they fully comprehend their rights, obligations, and potential consequences. Advise attorneys on ethical obligations, professional responsibility, and compliance with state bar association rules.  • Maintain regular communication with clients throughout the entire process, including the application/disciplinary process, providing timely updates, explaining case progress, and addressing any concerns or questions.  • Represent attorneys in proceedings by attending disciplinary hearings, oral arguments, and related events before state bar associations. Present compelling arguments, skillfully cross-examine witnesses, and introduce evidence to challenge allegations against attorneys and safeguard their professional reputations.  • Serve as an expert witness, leveraging extensive relevant legal knowledge and experience to deliver compelling testimony and thorough analysis in support of cases, including providing expert opinions.  Case Investigation, legal documentation, and Presentation:  • Evaluate complaints filed against attorneys by reviewing pertinent documents, conducting witness interviews, and analyzing the facts and circumstances surrounding alleged ethical violations.  • Develop comprehensive defense strategies tailored to each attorney's unique situation. Prepare persuasive legal arguments, gather evidence, and compile supporting documents to effectively defend attorneys against allegations of ethical misconduct.  • Draft well-reasoned and compelling legal briefs, motions, responses, and other necessary documents required for the defense of attorneys facing disciplinary actions. Ensure all documents adhere to applicable rules and regulations.  • Engage in settlement negotiations with state bar associations when appropriate, aiming for favorable resolutions that protect the interests of the attorney while ensuring compliance with ethical standards.  • Collaborate closely with other attorneys and legal professionals within the firm to leverage their expertise, gather relevant information, and coordinate defense strategies. Delegate and coordinate with support staff including Legal Assistants.  • Growth and Professional Development:  • Write articles and develop MCLE training materials, presentations, and passive communications to support the firm's growth and potential new client acquisition.  • Stay up to date on legal ethics by continuously monitoring developments in professional responsibility, legal ethics, and relevant disciplinary procedures. Remain knowledgeable about changes in state bar association rules and regulations to provide accurate and up-to-date advice to attorneys.  • Actively participate in legal associations and professional networks to stay connected with industry developments. Other Responsibilities:  • Practice daily contemporaneous billing through Clio.  • Maintain 125 billable hours per month and 100 collected hours per month.  • Create and maintain a positive work environment and culture.  • Contribute to client-centered mission.  • Other duties or projects as requested.