Law Student - In-House in Scottsdale, AZ

In-House

Scottsdale, AZ

Law Student - In-House in Scottsdale, AZ

Law Student

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Job Title: Law Clerk/Associate Attorney Trainee
Department: Tax Controversy and Litigation
Company: Ryan Legal Services
Location: Scottsdale, AZ
Employment Type: Part-Time (less than 15 hours during spring semester), Full-Time (after passing bar exam)
Salary: Competitive, based on experience and qualifications
Experience: 2 years of law school completed, planned graduation in spring 2025

Why Join Ryan Legal Services?

- Hybrid work options
- Award-winning culture
- Generous personal time off benefits
- 14-weeks of 100% paid leave for new parents (including adoption)
- Monthly gym membership or equipment reimbursement
- Benefits eligibility effective from day one
- 401K with employer match
- Tuition reimbursement after one year of service
- Fertility assistance program
- Four-week company-paid sabbatical eligibility after five years of service

Job Description:

Ryan Legal Services is seeking a Law Clerk/Associate Attorney Trainee to join our team. This position involves employment as a Law Clerk with the expectation that the employee will pass the Arizona Bar Exam and continue their employment as an Associate Attorney. The Law Clerk will learn all aspects of representing clients in property tax, transaction tax, and income tax domains.

Key Responsibilities:

- Assist with intake of legal matters, preparing engagement forms, and communicating with clients
- Follow case management processes
- Receive training in preparing files for tax hearings, attending tax hearings, and advocating taxpayer positions
- Exude strong communication, research, and analytical skills
- Act as a team player with attention to detail

Qualifications:

- Bachelor's degree, preferably with a business background
- 2 years of law school completed with good standing
- Planned graduation from law school in spring 2025
- Planned preparation to take the Arizona Bar Exam in summer 2025

Skills and Experience:

- Strong writing, analytical, and research skills
- Ability to think on your feet and respond to questions
- Experience with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, SharePoint, Zoom, and internet navigation/research
- Valid driver's license required

Work Environment:

- Standard indoor working environment
- 50% in our Scottsdale office and 50% remote
- Occasional travel to hearings and court (less than 10%)
- Regular interaction with employees at all levels of the firm, clients, and external vendors

Benefits:

- Competitive salary based on experience and qualifications
- Hybrid work options and generous personal time off benefits
- Gym membership or equipment reimbursement
- Benefits eligibility from day one
- 401K with employer match
- Tuition reimbursement after one year of service
- Fertility assistance program
- Four-week company-paid sabbatical eligibility after five years of service

Equal Opportunity Employer: disability/veteran