Litigation Attorney (Tax Litigation)

About the role

Ryan Legal Services, PLLC (RLS) is an Arizona Alternative Business Structure law firm handling tax litigation cases outside Arizona and representing clients in the Arizona Tax Court. It works with experienced tax attorneys as co-counsel outside Arizona. This Litigation Management Attorney handles case intake, client engagement, case assignment, supervision and billing of cases filed outside Arizona, with remote supervision only. The role is hybrid in Scottsdale, AZ (3 days in the office, 2 days remote), and candidates must live in the greater Phoenix area and be an active member of the State Bar of Arizona.

Key responsibilities

• Take care of case intake, client engagement, case assignment, supervision and billing of cases filed outside Arizona.
• Communicate regularly with co-counsel on case status and record case status in the RLS case management system.
• Review case settlement documentation and billing details, and approve final invoices.
• Serve as a point of contact for client questions and concerns.
• Work with the RLS litigation operations team, the Compliance Lawyer and the Senior Attorney, and support client engagement, firm reporting, fee billing, invoicing and ethical compliance.
• Provide ongoing professional guidance to team members and supervise and assist co-counsel, paralegals, operations employees and associate attorneys.
• Draft, send, receive, record and track prospective and client engagement agreements and client communications about status and billing with the Compliance Lawyer.
• Participate in training with tax service delivery professionals.

Required profile

• Juris doctorate from an accredited law school and license to practice law in Arizona.
• At least four years' experience as a practicing civil litigation attorney; the position is also open to an Associate level with 2-3 years of litigation experience.
• Active member of the State Bar of Arizona with no character or fitness violations.
• Writing sample required.
• Experience with civil litigation and managing procedural, statutory and jurisdictional deadlines; tax law experience preferred but not required.

Required skills

• Intermediate skills in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and internet research.
• Ability to communicate clearly with clients and attorneys about case status.

What we offer

• Hybrid work with 3 days in the Scottsdale office and 2 days remote.
• 14 weeks of 100% paid leave for new parents (adoption included).
• Monthly gym membership or equipment reimbursement, eligibility effective day one.
• 401K with employer match and tuition reimbursement after one year of service.
• Fertility assistance program and a four-week company-paid sabbatical after five years of service.