What are the responsibilities and job description for the Probate & Estate Attorney - Designated Compliance Lawyer position at The Magneto Effect LLC?
About Us
Roederer Law PLLC is applying to the Arizona Supreme Court for licensure as an Alternative Business Structure (ABS). The firm will focus on probate and estate matters for Arizona clients, supported by an established management services organization that handles intake, marketing, CRM, and operations. We are looking for an experienced Arizona probate attorney to serve as our Designated Compliance Lawyer and lead attorney.
The Role
You will be named as the firm’s Compliance Lawyer on our ABS application and paid a monthly retainer while the application is processed. Client intake are handled by our intake teaml. Once licensed, you will:
- Review each new matter to confirm whether it is a viable probate case
- Review and approve every petition before it is filed with the court
- Supervise probate, estate administration, wills, and trust matters for Arizona clients
- Oversee the firm’s compliance with the Arizona Rules of Professional Conduct and ACJA § 7-209
- Set up and maintain policies for conflict checks, engagement agreements, trust accounting, and calendaring
- Review all advertising and client communications for compliance
- Conduct and document semi-annual compliance audits
- Act as the firm’s main contact with the Arizona Supreme Court and the State Bar of Arizona
Requirements (must meet all)
- Active member in good standing of the State Bar of Arizona
- Substantial experience practicing probate and estate law in Arizona
- Demonstrated law practice management experience (e.g., running your own practice or managing a team or department)
- No reprimand or admonition in any jurisdiction in the past 5 years
- No disbarment or disciplinary suspension in any jurisdiction in the past 10 years
- Willing to hold decision-making authority within the firm and consent to designation as Compliance Lawyer
Why Join
This role suits two kinds of experienced attorney:
- Looking to grow with a firm: Take a leadership role from the ground up, with the caseload and team expanding as the firm grows.
- Looking to semi-retire: Stay active in probate on a part-time basis. Serve as Compliance Lawyer and take on as many cases as you choose, while we hire an additional attorney to carry the main caseload.
Either way, you get:
- Paid retainer from day one, before the firm opens
- No intake, cases come to you ready for review
- Professional independence: you control all legal decisions
Salary : $100,000 - $150,000