Remote Litigation Compliance Attorney: Ethics & Policy Lead

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 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