Litigation Attorney

Ryan, LLC; Scottsdale (AZ); In loco; USD 120.000 - 170.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

PTO

14-weeks paid parental leave

Gym membership reimbursement

401K with employer match

Tuition reimbursement after one year

Fertility assistance

Sabbatical eligibility

Descrizione del lavoro

Ryan Legal Services, PLLC (RLS) seeks an experienced Litigation Management Attorney to oversee case intake, client engagement, case assignment, supervision, and billing for matters filed outside Arizona. This role emphasizes civil litigation expertise and adherence to deadlines, with remote supervision available and Arizona practice required.

You will coordinate with co-counsel, manage the RLS case management system, and ensure accurate status reporting and compliant invoicing.

Competenze

• Juris Doctorate from an accredited law school.
• Active bar admission in Arizona or eligibility to be admitted.
• Minimum four years of civil litigation experience.
• Ability to supervise co-counsel and support staff.

Mansioni

• Supervise and assist co-counsel attorneys and paralegals.
• Engage with clients, track status, and communicate updates.
• Draft, send, receive, and record client engagement agreements and correspondence.
• Review settlement documentation and approve final invoices.

Conoscenze

Civil litigation

Client communication

Case management

Billing & invoicing

Deadline management

Formazione

Juris Doctorate (JD)

Bachelor's degree

Strumenti

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Outlook

Internet research

Descrizione del lavoro

Why Ryan?Hybrid Work OptionsAward-Winning CultureGenerous Personal Time Off (PTO) Benefits14-Weeks of 100% Paid Leave for New Parents (Adoption Included)Monthly Gym Membership Reimbursement OR Gym Equipment ReimbursementBenefits Eligibility Effective Day One401K with Employer MatchTuition Reimbursement After One Year of ServiceFertility Assistance ProgramFour-Week Company-Paid Sabbatical Eligibility After Five Years of ServiceRyan Legal Services, PLLC (RLS) is an Arizona Alternative Business Structure law firm that manages tax litigation cases outside Arizona and represents clients in the Arizona Tax Court. RLS engages with experienced tax attorneys as co-counsel outside of Arizona to provide local representation. This position will be responsible for case intake, client engagement, case assignment, supervision, and billing of cases filed outside Arizona. Remote supervision only will be required, and the Litigation Management Attorney will not be asked to travel, appear at local hearings, or practice law outside of Arizona. Case supervision responsibilities require the candidate to have experience with civil litigation and the management of procedural , statutory and jurisdictional deadlines. RLS cases all involve tax issues and training in these areas of tax law will be provided.The ideal candidate will be experienced with the civil litigation process, and capable of communicating effectively with clients and attorneys concerning the status of their cases. This attorney will communicate regularly with co-counsel to obtain case updates and will timely record the status of cases in the RLS case management system. At the conclusion of cases, the Litigation Management Attorney will review case settlement documentation, billing details, and approve final invoices. The Litigation Management Attorney will serve as a point of contact for client questions and concerns. This position requires adherence to the rules of the Arizona Supreme Court and the Arizona Code of Judicial Administration regulating the practice of law as conducted by an Arizona Alternative Business Structure law firm.The Litigation Management Attorney will work closely with the RLS litigation operations team and the RLS Compliance Lawyer and Senior Attorney. The Litigation Management Attorney will also be asked to support client engagement, firm reporting, fee billing and invoicing, and ethical compliance.Duties and responsibilities:Team Members:Create a positive team experience.Provide ongoing professional guidance and direction to team members within RLS.Clients:Develop forms, tools and methods of communication necessary to engage clients and communicate status to them.Participate in training with tax service delivery professionals.Work with Compliance Lawyer to draft, send, receive, record, and track specific prospective and client engagement agreements and client communications regarding status and billing.Education/Experience:Four-year bachelor's degree.Juris doctorate from an accredited law school.At least four years’ experience as a practicing civil litigation attorney. Position is also open to an Associate level with at least two to three years of experience as a practicing litigation attorney.Active member of the State Bar of Arizona.No character or fitness violations from any state bar association or supreme court.Writing sample required.Computer Skills:To perform this job successfully, an individual must have intermediate skills in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and Internet navigation and research.Certificates and Licenses:License to practice law in the State of Arizona required.Supervisory Responsibilities:No direct reports in this role but will supervise and assist co-counsel attorneys; supervises and assists RLS paralegals, operations employees, and associate attorneys. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the RLS’s policies and applicable laws.Work Environment:Standard indoor working environment.Extended periods of sitting while working at computer.Position requires regular interaction with employees at all levels.Independent travel requirement: Less than 5%.#LI-MK1Equal Opportunity Employer: disability/veteran