Law Clerk
Law Clerk
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Job Description
Why Ryan
Hybrid Work Options
AwardWinning Culture
Generous Personal Time Off (PTO) Benefits
14Weeks of 100 Paid Leave for New Parents (Adoption Included)
Monthly Gym Membership Reimbursement OR Gym Equipment Reimbursement
Benefits Eligibility Effective Day One
401K with Employer Match
Tuition Reimbursement After One Year of Service
Fertility Assistance Program
FourWeek CompanyPaid Sabbatical Eligibility After Five Years of Service
Employment in this position would be parttime during the spring semester accommodating law school study. Unpaid time off will be given to study for the bar exam. Expectations are that the Law Clerk will be in training for a firstyear Associate Attorney position. The Law Clerks initial training and responsibilities will focus on assisting the law firm with intake of legal matters preparing engagement forms communicating with clients and following case management processes. During certain times of the year the Law Clerk will receive training in preparing files for tax hearings attending tax hearings and advocating taxpayer positions at tax hearings. A successful Law Clerk will exude strong communication research and analytical skills and will be a team player with attention to detail.
Previous tax experience is a bonus but not required. We understand the ideal candidate may not have previous tax experience. Regardless of a candidates experience in tax in depth training will be required. We are looking for a candidate that understands business and the role that tax plays in impacting the economic success of a company. Therefore we encourage candidates with a business background but little or no tax experience to consider this position.
To meet our expectations as a firstyear Associate Attorney the Law Clerk should excel at learning the fundamentals of tax law and show an interest in continuing a successful career in the field of tax litigation. Two attorneys will be training and mentoring the Law Clerk who each have over 30 years tax experience. Therefore this position represents an opportunity to start on the ground floor with a boutique tax law firm that has a substantial client base. This position will require a commitment to live in the Phoenix area and obtain an Arizona law license.
Duties and responsibilities as they align to Ryans Key Results:
- Strong writing skills.
- Strong analytical skills.
- Strong research skills.
- Ability to think on your feet and respond to questions.
- Contribute to and promote a positive work environment and team experience.
- Interface directly with government vendors and internal clients.
- Assist in managing an active litigation docket of tax cases.
- Assist attorneys and thirdparty attorneys in daily litigation including scheduling mediations and settlement conferences.
- Act as a liaison between the firms clients and thirdparty attorneys to provide status updates on properties and to obtain documentation needed for discovery.
Client
- Provide support to attorneys and thirdparty attorneys involving such activities as organizing and maintaining files; and preparing communications and filings.
- Draft pleadings motions and discovery under the supervision of an attorney.
- Communicate clearly and concisely with team members clients opposing counsel and court personnel regarding a wide range of administrative and litigation matters.
- Provide a positive supportive teamoriented work environment including various miscellaneous functions such as open and distribute mail screen calls schedule appointments and arrange meetings and conferences.
- Work collaboratively with others to enhance staff resources
Value
- Possess strong organization effectively prioritize and manage multiple projects and work in a fastpaced environment.
- Assist with coordinating the flow of legal documents for prompt and correct disposition.
- Assist with developing and implementing processes for the efficient management of matters.
- Assist with managing outside counsel via ebilling tools for budgeting and payments.
- Establish and maintain confidential legal files and record systems and official documents.
- Calculate figures and amounts define and solve problems collects data establishes facts independently with accuracy and attention to detail.
- Observe and maintain confidentiality of Firm matters.
- Complete special projects and perform other duties as assigned.
Education and Experience:
Bachelors degree preferably with a business background. Two years of law school completed with good standing. Planned graduation from law school in the spring of 2025. Planned preparation to take the Arizona Bar Exam in the summer of 2025.
Computer Skills:
- To perform this job successfully an individual must have advanced knowledge of Microsoft Word Excel PowerPoint Outlook SharePoint Zoom and Internet navigation/research. In addition this position requires advanced experience with Workday.
Certificates and Licenses: Valid drivers license required.
Work Environment:
- Standard indoor working environment.
- 50 in our Scottsdale office and 50 remote.
- Ability to drive short distances to hearings and court.
- Occasional long periods of sitting while working at computer.
- Position requires regular interaction with employees at all levels of the Firm in person and via email and telephone.
- Position requires regular interaction with clients and interface with external vendors in person and via email and telephone.
- Independent travel requirement: less than 10.
Equal Opportunity Employer: disability/veteran
Employment Type
Full-Time
