Litigation Attorney

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 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.

This is a hybrid role in Scottsdale, AZ requiring 3 days in the Scottsdale office and 2 days remote work. Candidates must reside in the greater Phoenix area and must be 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 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%.

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