Litigation Compliance Attorney

TopDog Law

1d • Remote

About The Position

In this role, you will be responsible for:

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.

Requirements

• J.D. from an accredited law school; active license to practice law in state of residence, in a major US state.
• 4+ years of plaintiff-side 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

Nice To Haves

• 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

Responsibilities

• 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
• 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

Benefits

• Real growth: As the firm grows, so do opportunities for advancement and leadership
• High standards, real support: Clear expectations, coaching, and accountability
• Culture that matters: Trust, respect, speed, and integrity, without sacrificing humanity
• Meaningful work: Helping people through some of the hardest moments of their lives

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees