Legal Operations Director

Job Description

Job Description

Saddle Rock Legal Group , a dynamic and rapidly growing alternative business structure law firm based in Arizona, is distinct for its dedicated focus on mass tort litigation. We seek a tech-savvy attorney to become our Legal Operations Director . Our devoted team combines passion, know-how and a history of securing favorable outcomes for our clients. Our law firm believes in the power of personalized legal strategies tailored to each client's unique needs, designed to capture all compensation the client deserves.

With an excellent starting salary of $165,000 - $185,000 , depending on experience, we provide the compensation you deserve for your expertise and dedication. We are also proud to offer excellent benefits such as medical, dental, vision, 401(k), paid time off, paid holidays, employee assistance program, short- and long-term disability, accidental death & dismemberment insurance, and life insurance. Join our team and leverage your experience to shape the future of our firm. Please continue reading to learn more about this exciting opportunity!

Role Summary:

The Legal Operations Director role is an opportunity to enhance the client experience during the mass tort life cycle. To succeed with us, you must have a strong work ethic, excellent attention to detail, strong project management skills, and exceptional writing and communication abilities. You will drive operational efficiency, distill important details of complex mass tort litigation to educate colleagues and clients, and provide excellent legal service. Our firm leverages technology whenever possible to maximize efficiency, accuracy and client service. Our Legal Operations Director will embrace technology tools to flex legal muscle.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee staff performing day-to-day pre-trial litigation support, ensuring seamless case management among attorneys, paralegals and client retention personnel. Evaluate current processes to identify opportunities for efficiency and improvement. Develop and implement procedures that support Firm objectives;

• Monitor, analyze and summarize active federal and state court dockets related to active and prospective tort campaigns;

• Conduct thorough legal and factual research, and produce well-written memoranda and case summaries for team members and clients;

• Collaborate with in-house technology team to gather and analyze evidence in support of cases;

• Perform research and analysis to support the firm's regulatory and ethics compliance requirements;

• Draft case status updates;

• Review and respond to client questions;

• Draft original blog content for firm website; and

• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• J.D. degree required, and admission in good standing to AZ State Bar;

• Five (5) to eight (8) years of litigation experience;

• Strong research and writing skills;

• Familiar with MS Suite;

• A strong understanding of technology;

• Must be highly organized; and

• A passion for consumer protection and social justice issues.

This position requires a formal education and applicable experience.

What it's Like to be our Legal Operations Director:

• This full-time position works typical business hours from our Scottsdale, AZ office.

• Your day is filled with video conference meetings to ensure smooth functioning, followed by analysis and implementation where needed to serve the Firm's needs. There is a mix between collaborative group project work and independent execution of your piece of the project.

• Your contribution is critical to the legal operations within our high volume, fast-paced law firm.

• Occasional travel required.

We are Saddle Rock Legal Group:

Our law firm is on the cutting edge of the legal space because of our investment in technology and marketing to provide excellent client service. We are distinct for our dedicated focus on mass tort litigation. Our founding partner, Thomas L. Young, has recovered hundreds of millions of dollars for victims of various major disasters over the past 20 years. We take an entrepreneurial approach to legal services and are pioneers in this industry. Through the means of high-quality, unique digital media and TV advertising, we educate and assist clients in understanding their rights as they pertain to losses due to negligence. Our purpose is to make sure people are seen and heard. We take pride in our dedication to personalized legal strategies tailored to each client's unique needs, designed to capture all compensation the client deserves.

Our Engaging Culture:

We strive to create a down-to-earth culture based on integrity, innovation, and ethics, where we do things for the right reasons. With an emphasis on being loyal to our employees, we provide the training and support necessary for their success and development. The atmosphere at our law firm is fun and welcoming!