Litigation Attorney – Tax & Case Management

Ryan; Scottsdale (AZ); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid Work Options

Award-Winning Culture

Generous PTO Benefits

14-Weeks Paid Leave for New Parents (F

Job summary

Ryan Legal Services, PLLC (RLS) in Scottsdale, AZ, seeks an experienced Litigation Management Attorney to oversee case intake, client engagement, and assignment of civil tax litigation matters filed outside Arizona. The role focuses on remote supervision, billing review, and ensuring compliance with Arizona rules and RLS policies.

The ideal candidate has a strong civil litigation background, clears timelines, and communicates with co-counsel and clients.

Qualifications

• Four-year bachelor's degree.
• Juris Doctorate from an accredited law school.
• Active member of the State Bar of Arizona.
• No character or fitness violations from any state bar association or supreme court.
• Writing sample required.

Responsibilities

• Create a positive team experience.
• Provide ongoing professional guidance and direction to team members within RLS.
• 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.

Skills

Case intake

Client engagement

Case supervision

Billing

Education

Bachelor's degree

Juris Doctor

State Bar of Arizona

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Access

Outlook

Internet navigation and research

Job description

Why Ryan?

• Hybrid Work Options
• Award-Winning Culture
• Generous Personal Time Off (PTO) Benefits
• 14-Weeks of 100% Paid Leave for New Parents (Adoption Included)
• Monthly Gym Membership Reimbursement OR Gym Equipment Reimbursement
• Benefits Eligibility Effective Day One
• 401K with Employer Match
• Tuition Reimbursement After One Year of Service
• Fertility Assistance Program
• Four-Week Company-Paid Sabbatical Eligibility After Five Years of Service

Ryan Legal Services, PLLC (RLS) is an Arizona alternative business structure law firm that manages civil tax litigation cases inside and outside Arizona. RLS engages co-counsel with experienced tax attorneys outside of Arizona to provide local representation. This position will be responsible 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 timely procedures. The cases being supervised all involve tax issues and training in this area 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.

The Litigation Management Attorney will work closely with the RLS litigation operations and the RLS Compliance Lawyer and Senior Attorney. The Litigation Management Attorney team will also be asked to support client engagement, firm reporting, fee billing and invoicing, and ethical compliance.

This is a hybrid role in Scottsdale, AZ with about 2 days onsite and 3 days work from home. Must reside in the Scottsdale area and an Active member of the State Bar of Arizona.

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.

Tax Law Experience

• Experience in tax law is preferred but not required. An experienced candidate will provide tax legal analysis and advice to third party Ryan clients and supervise other attorneys and paralegals in providing tax legal services to outside clients.
• Oversight of various tax domain services offered by Ryan will include property tax, transaction tax, severance tax, and federal taxes.

Education/Experience:

• Four-year bachelor's degree.
• Juris doctorate from an accredited law school.
• At least five to ten years’ experience as a practicing civil 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, Access, 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; supervise and assist 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%.

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