Litigation Compliance Attorney

Overview

A rapidly growing national personal injury law firm is seeking a detail-oriented, business-minded junior or mid-level attorney to join their legal and compliance department in a fully remote role. This position focuses on litigation ethics compliance, including new client intake, conflicts of interest, and compliance throughout all phases of cases. The attorney will report to the General Counsel and collaborate with attorneys and staff across the firm.

Responsibilities

• Manage litigation ethics compliance across multiple states
• Conduct research, writing, and investigations on legal and ethical compliance issues
• Draft standard operating procedures (SOPs) for ethics compliance covering client intake, pre-litigation, litigation, settlement, and IOLTA account processes
• Draft and revise firm form agreements and documents such as retainer agreements, client communications, demands, termination of representation, and settlement statements
• Evaluate conflicts of interest and draft waivers
• Assist in implementing and updating internal compliance policies and protocols
• Audit and provide high-level oversight of case handling to ensure compliance and performance
• Advise and audit litigation ethics compliance firm-wide
• Track key case metrics and escalate issues to supervising attorneys and management as needed

Requirements

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school
• Active license to practice law in a major U.S. state
• Minimum 4 years of plaintiff-side litigation experience in a prominent law firm
• At least 2 years of experience in ethics compliance related to litigation
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills
• Ability to balance legal compliance with business interests and collaborate with various stakeholders
• Self-starter capable of working effectively in a remote environment

Preferred Qualifications

• Litigation experience in multiple states with knowledge of various ethics rules and civil procedure
• Experience in plaintiff-side personal injury litigation
• Familiarity with CRM systems and project management software
• Strong legal analysis and relationship management skills
• Business-oriented mindset with a proactive approach to problem-solving
• Bar membership in Arizona is preferred but not required

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary range: $160,000 - $180,000 per year
• Fully remote position within the United States

Location

• Remote (United States)