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%.

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