The Opportunity

We are seeking a detail-oriented, business-minded junior or mid-level attorney to join the legal and compliance department of our rapidly growing national personal injury law firm, in a fully remote role. This unique role is for a litigation ethics compliance attorney, who will concentrate on ethics compliance for litigation, including new client intake, conflicts of interest, and compliance for all phases of cases. This attorney will report to the General Counsel of the firm and will work with attorneys and staff across the firm. The ideal candidate is highly organized, adaptable, and comfortable working in a high-volume, fast-paced legal environment.

What You Will Own

1. Litigation Ethics Compliance
• Work directly with the law firm's general counsel to perform research, writing, and investigation into various legal and ethical compliance issues
• Drafting Firm SOPs for ethics compliance for all phases of litigation matters in many states across the U.S., including client intake, pre-litigation phases, litigation phases, and settlement and IOLTA account processes
• Draft and revise firm form agreements and documents, including retainer agreements, standard client communications, demands, termination of representation, settlement statements
• Evaluating conflicts of interest and drafting waivers for conflicts
• Assist in implementing and updating internal compliance policies and protocols

2. Auditing and High-Level Case Oversight
• Audit and high-level oversight of case handling of large portfolio of cases to assure compliance and performance
• Advising and auditing for litigation ethics compliance across the firm
• Track key case metrics and escalate issues as needed to supervising attorneys and management At TopDog Law, everyone is expected to think critically, communicate clearly, and take ownership of their work.

What You Bring

Required:

• J.D. from an accredited law school; active license to practice law in state of residence, in a major US state.
• 4+ years of litigation experience in a prominent law firm
• 2+ years of experience in ethics compliance relating to litigation
• Must be highly organized with great attention to detail
• Strong communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills
• Comfortable juggling legal compliance and business interests, working with stakeholders across the firm
• Self-starter capable of working effectively in a remote work environment

Preferred (Nice to Have):

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

Who Thrives Here (Core Values)

We don't hire on resumes alone. We hire for competence, character, and mindset.

• Embrace Change: Open to feedback, embracing change, and always asking "what's next?"
• Committed: You care deeply, have your teammates' backs, and show up to build something lasting.
• No-Ego Energy: Positive, professional, and solutions-oriented. Drama stays at the door.
• Ownership: You do what you say, follow through, and treat the business like it's yours.
• Fast & Hungry: You move with urgency, thrive under high expectations, and are motivated by growth and impact.

What We Offer

• Base Salary: $137,800 - $221,200, commensurate with experience
• Eligible for performance-based bonus
• Our job postings reflect the compensation range for the specific market and location of each role. Ranges vary by geography based on local market rates and cost of labor.
• Benefits include: Medical, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k) with company match, HSA, life insurance, disability coverage, paid time off, and parental leave.

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