Managing Attorney

Disclaimer: Moss Consulting is hiring on behalf of Copper Wren Law.

Mission:

Copper Wren Law will provide legal services to people who are non-typical legal clients and strives to provide affordable legal services that provide realistic expectations and value.

Position Summary:

The Managing Attorney oversees firm operations, supervises attorneys and staff, manages case strategy, and ensures quality, compliance, and client satisfaction. This role has both a billable component and a leadership/operational component. Responsibilities include case oversight, courtroom representation, operational decision-making, strategic planning, and contributing to Firm growth.

Essential Duties:

• Oversee all aspects of case strategy, legal analysis, and representation.
• Supervise Associate Attorneys, paralegals, and legal assistants, providing mentorship and guidance.
• Review and approve pleadings, motions, declarations, and correspondence.
• Manage complex litigation, hearings, mediations, and settlement conferences.
• Ensure compliance with ethical obligations, deadlines, billing requirements, and Firm policies.
• Conduct client consultations, maintain client relationships, and address escalated client concerns.
• Monitor caseload distribution to ensure efficiency and workload balance.
• Develop and maintain Firm legal standards, templates, processes, and quality controls.
• Perform legal research and oversee research performed by team members.
• Participate in networking, community engagement, and Firm‑wide business development.
• Collaborate with ownership on Firm strategy, hiring, training, and workflow optimization.
• Devote appropriate billable hours each week while balancing Firm leadership responsibilities.
• Other duties as assigned.

The billable requirements for this position are as follows:

1st month with the Firm = 10 hours billed per week

2nd month with the Firm = 15 hours billed per week

3rd month and beyond with the Firm = 20 hours billed per week

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution.
• Successfully graduated from an accredited law school with a Juris Doctorate.
• Currently licensed with the Arizona State Bar and In good standing.
• 5 years of legal practice; litigation or family law experience preferred.
• Experience managing cases independently.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite and legal research tools such as WestLaw.
• Superior writing, editing and verbal communication skills.
• High emotional Intelligence, professionalism, and ethical judgement.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, deadlines, and complex client matters.
• Attention to detail and the ability to spot errors and inconsistencies.

Physical Demand and Work Environment:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by a staff member to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear.
• The employee frequently is required to use hands or fingers; handle or feel objects, tools or controls.
• The employee is required to stand; walk; sit; and reach with hands and arms.
• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those encountered while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities.

At Copper Wren Law, we value fairness and equal opportunity. All employment decisions are made without regard to legally protected characteristics, including race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or genetic information.