Litigation Compliance Attorney

TopDog Law

Litigation compliance attorney overseeing ethics, conflicts, SOPs, and case audits at a nationally scaling personal injury law firm. Fully remote role reporting to the General Counsel.

Posted 9/10/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $137,800 - $221,200 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in legal and ethical compliance within litigation, with a strong focus on drafting and revising legal documents, managing case metrics, and collaborating effectively with stakeholders. Possesses a proactive approach to problem-solving and a business-oriented mindset in a remote work environment.

Highest-signal resume keywords

J.D. From An Accredited Law SchoolActive License To Practice Law4+ Years Of Litigation Experience2+ Years Of Ethics Compliance ExperienceStrong Legal Analysis Skills

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Hard Skills

LitigationEthics ComplianceLegal Document DraftingConflict WaiversCase Metrics TrackingSOP DevelopmentLegal ResearchClient CommunicationSettlement NegotiationIOLTA Account Management

Soft Skills

Strong Communication SkillsNegotiation SkillsInterpersonal SkillsAttention To DetailOrganizational Skills

Tools & Technologies

CRM SystemsProject Management Software

Certifications & Qualifications

Bar Membership

Industry Keywords

Litigation EthicsCivil ProcedurePersonal Injury LitigationCompliance PoliciesStakeholder Management

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Perform research, writing, and investigation into legal and ethical compliance issues with the General Counsel
Draft firm SOPs for ethics compliance across all phases of litigation in multiple U.S. states
Cover client intake, pre-litigation, litigation, settlement, and IOLTA account processes
Draft and revise retainer agreements, standard client communications, demands, termination-of-representation documents, and settlement statements
Evaluate conflicts of interest and draft conflict waivers
Assist in implementing and updating internal compliance policies and protocols
Audit and provide high-level oversight of case handling across a large portfolio of cases
Advise on and audit litigation ethics compliance across the firm
Track key case metrics and escalate issues to supervising attorneys and management
Report to the General Counsel and collaborate with attorneys and staff across the firm

Requirements

What you’ll need

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

Benefits

Comp & perks

Eligible for performance-based bonus
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
401(k) with company match
HSA
Life insurance
Disability coverage
Paid time off
Parental leave
Fully remote work