In-House Litigation Compliance Attorney (Remote)

LHH; United States; Remote; USD 180,000 - 220,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with match

HSA

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Paid time off

Parental leave

Job summary

LHH partners with a rapidly expanding national plaintiffs' law firm to hire a Litigation Compliance Attorney for a fully remote role within the Legal and Compliance Department. This position is ideal for a detail-oriented attorney who can drive ethics compliance, conflicts management, policy development, and operational oversight across multiple jurisdictions.

Reporting directly to the General Counsel, you will collaborate with attorneys and staff to ensure compliance throughout litigation

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school.
• Active bar license in good standing in the state of residence.
• Approximately 5+ years of litigation experience with a reputable law firm.
• Minimum 2+ years of compliance experience related to litigation.
• Strong organizational skills and exceptional attention to detail.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Partner with the General Counsel on legal research, writing, and investigations involving ethics and compliance issues.
• Develop and maintain standard operating procedures governing ethics compliance across all phases of litigation.
• Draft and revise firm agreements, policies, forms, and client-facing documentation, including: Retainer agreements; Standard client communications; Demand packages; Termination of representation letters; Settlement statements and more.
• Analyze potential conflicts of interest and prepare conflict waivers.
• Assist in the implementation and maintenance of compliance protocols and internal policies.
• Advise attorneys and staff regarding professional responsibility and litigation ethics matters.
• Conduct audits and high-level reviews of case handling practices across a large portfolio of litigation matters.
• Evaluate compliance with firm policies, ethical obligations, and procedural requirements.
• Monitor case metrics and identify areas of risk.
• Escalate concerns and compliance issues to supervising attorneys and leadership as appropriate.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives related to legal operations and compliance oversight.

Skills

Litigation experience

Compliance experience

Attention to detail

Written and verbal communication

Remote work

Education

J.D. from an accredited law school

Tools

CRM platforms

Project management tools

Job description

LHH is partnering with a rapidly growing national plaintiffs' law firm seeking a Litigation Compliance Attorney to join its Legal and Compliance Department in a fully remote capacity. This is a unique opportunity for a detail-oriented and business-minded attorney to play a critical role in litigation ethics compliance, conflicts management, policy development, and operational oversight within a sophisticated, multi-state legal environment.

About the Role

Reporting directly to the firm's General Counsel, this attorney will collaborate with attorneys and professional staff across the organization to ensure compliance throughout the lifecycle of litigation matters. The ideal candidate is highly organized, proactive, adaptable, and thrives in a fast-paced, high-volume legal setting.

Position Highlights

• Fully remote position
• Report directly to the General Counsel
• National scope with exposure to litigation matters across multiple jurisdictions
• Opportunity to help build and enhance compliance infrastructure within a rapidly expanding organization
• High-visibility role interacting with attorneys, leadership, and business stakeholders across the firm

Key ResponsibilitiesLitigation Ethics & Compliance

• Partner with the General Counsel on legal research, writing, and investigations involving ethics and compliance issues
• Develop and maintain standard operating procedures governing ethics compliance across all phases of litigation
• Draft and revise firm agreements, policies, forms, and client-facing documentation, including: Retainer agreements; Standard client communications; Demand packages; Termination of representation letters; Settlement statements and more
• Analyze potential conflicts of interest and prepare conflict waivers
• Assist in the implementation and maintenance of compliance protocols and internal policies
• Advise attorneys and staff regarding professional responsibility and litigation ethics matters

Auditing & Case Oversight

• Conduct audits and high-level reviews of case handling practices across a large portfolio of litigation matters
• Evaluate compliance with firm policies, ethical obligations, and procedural requirements
• Monitor case metrics and identify areas of risk
• Escalate concerns and compliance issues to supervising attorneys and leadership as appropriate
• Support continuous improvement initiatives related to legal operations and compliance oversight

QualificationsRequired

• J.D. from an accredited law school
• Active bar license in good standing in the state of residence
• Approximately 5+ years of litigation experience with a reputable law firm
• Minimum 2+ years of compliance experience related to litigation
• Strong organizational skills and exceptional attention to detail
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
• Ability to balance legal compliance requirements with broader business objectives
• Comfortable collaborating across departments and stakeholder groups
• Self-motivated professional capable of thriving in a fully remote environment

Preferred

• Litigation experience spanning multiple jurisdictions
• Familiarity with varying state ethics rules and rules of civil procedure
• Plaintiff-side personal injury litigation experience
• Additional experience focused on ethics compliance
• Experience working with CRM platforms and project management tools
• Strong legal analysis and relationship management capabilities
• Business-oriented mindset with a practical approach to problem solving
• Arizona bar admission is a plus, but not required

Ideal Candidate Profile

This opportunity is best suited for an attorney who:

• Embraces change and continuous improvement
• Demonstrates accountability and ownership
• Communicates effectively and collaborates well with diverse stakeholders
• Maintains a positive, solutions-oriented mindset
• Thrives in a fast-growing, dynamic environment
• Operates with urgency while maintaining a high level of accuracy and attention to detail

Compensation

• Base Salary: $180,000 – $220,000 based on experience
• Eligible for performance-based bonus
• Compensation will be commensurate with experience, qualifications, and geographic market considerations
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Life insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability coverage
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Additional employee benefit offerings

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