Litigation Management Attorney, RLS

Ryan LLC; Scottsdale (AZ); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work options

PTO

Paid parental leave

401K with employer match

Tuition reimbursement

Fertility assistance

Sabbatical eligibility

Gym membership reimbursement

Job summary

Ryan LLC in Scottsdale, AZ is seeking a Litigation Management Attorney with a strong civil tax litigation background. You will oversee case intake, client engagement, case assignment, supervision of co-counsel, and billing for cases outside Arizona, with remote supervision only.

The role requires an active Arizona State Bar license and adherence to professional standards. The position offers hybrid work with about two days onsite and three days remote, a collaborative environment, and a benefits

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Create a positive team experience and provide ongoing professional guidance to direct reports.
• Manage case intake, client engagement, case assignment, and billing for cases filed outside Arizona.
• Supervise co-counsel attorneys and paralegals; coordinate with Compliance Lawyer and Senior Attorney.
• Review case settlement documentation, billing details, and approve final invoices.

Skills

Civil litigation

Tax law

Communication

Legal supervision

Education

Juris Doctor

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Access

Outlook

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, as they align to Ryan Legal Service’s Key Results: Create a positive team experience. Provide ongoing professional guidance and direction to direct reports 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 supervises and assists 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. Remote work encouraged. Extended periods of sitting while working at computer. Position requires regular interaction with employees at all levels. Independent travel requirement: Less than 5%. #LI-MK1 Equal Opportunity Employer: disability/veteran Ryan offers outstanding opportunities to work in a dynamic, rapidly expanding tax services firm serving the world’s most respected Global 5000 companies. Our innovative work environment, accelerated growth path for high performers, competitive benefits package, and outstanding earning potential provide the most rewarding career experience available in the industry. Ryan employees are given the freedom to do their best work in the way they work best. With a clear understanding of expectations and accountabilities, our employees are given ownership of their time and flexibility to meet the demands of their professional and personal lives. Applicants for employment in the US must have work authorization that does not now or in the future require sponsorship of a visa for employment authorization in the United States and with Ryan LLC (i.e., H1-B visa, F-1 visa (OPT), TN visa or any other non-immigrant status). Job duties related to this role are to be conducted in a manner that adheres to privacy laws, as well as follows internal governance related to protecting confidential information and trade secrets, and to securing data and company records. Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Accommodation Ryan, LLC is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to compliance with all applicable laws prohibiting employment discrimination. It is our policy to take all employment actions and make all employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, sex (including pregnancy), affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, citizenship status, genetic predisposition or carrier status, disability, military status, status as a disabled or other protected veteran or any other protected status under applicable law. It is Ryan's policy to make reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities. Please contact our People Group at 972.934.0022 or [e-mail] if you are interested in applying and need assistance to submit your application, or if you are interested in a position and believe you may require a reasonable accommodation in order for you to perform its essential functions. 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