California Ethics Attorney
4 days ago
San Diego
Rosing Pott & Strohbehn LLP is an elite boutique law firm concentrating in complex litigation, professional liability defense, ethics and risk management advisement, white-collar criminal matters, business and intellectual property litigation, business strategy/counseling/advisement, and appellate and administrative actions. With headquarters in San Diego, RPS is a growing firm that services clients throughout California and Arizona. RPS is seeking a California-licensed attorney with substantial experience in legal ethics, risk management for attorneys, and/or State Bar discipline defense and admissions to join its sophisticated ethics and attorney advisement team. We are pleased to offer flexibility with on-site, hybrid, and remote working arrangement options. Responsibilities: • Advise clients on legal ethics issues, including conflicts of interest, fee disputes, client trust accounting, advertising and solicitation, confidentiality, mergers and acquisitions, and regulatory compliance., • Prepare ethics opinions and advisement on a rapid response basis, for law firm clients and other professionals., • Conduct research and writing in the legal ethics and regulatory arenas., • Represent clients in disciplinary investigations and proceedings, admissions proceedings, and other licensing and regulatory matters., • Negotiate settlements with regulatory bodies when appropriate, seeking resolutions that safeguard client interests and uphold ethical standards., • Provide ethics advisement applicable to legal malpractice and professional liability disputes, including assistance with investigation, case evaluation, and motions., • Speak, teach, and write on issues pertaining to legal ethics, risk management, and attorney conduct., • Stay current on evolving professional standards, including the Rules of Professional Conduct, the State Bar Act, and attendant ethics opinions and case law., • Cross-collaborate with other RPS practice groups (e.g., commercial litigation, cybersecurity, intellectual property) to address and capture inter-related professional-liability exposures. Qualifications: • Juris Doctorate degree and current licensure in good standing with the State Bar of California. Current licensure in good standing in Arizona is also a plus, for RPS’s practice in Arizona in the areas of attorney ethics, discipline defense, and professional liability issues., • 6+ years of ethics training and/or experience in the arenas of ethics, risk management, professional liability, and/or discipline defense., • Demonstrated ability to independently manage matters from inception through resolution., • Ability to provide practical and commonsensical advice to professionals on a rapid response basis, with strong client communication skills., • Excellent client-service orientation, judgment, and integrity, with an ability to counsel lawyers and firms on sensitive matters., • Ability and willingness to engage in speaking/writing engagements and networking in risk-management/ethics arena., • Comfort working independently and in teams, with the desire and ability to mentor associates., • Strong communication skills and the ability to work closely with legal assistants, paralegals, partners, and clients., • High level of professionalism, judgment, and discretion, and the ability to handle sensitive or high-exposure matters., • Comfort working in a cloud-based, modern legal tech environment (NetDocs, Clio, etc.). What We Offer: • Competitive compensation and full benefits package, commensurate with experience and performance., • A pay range of $180,000-$215,000 per year (depends on experience)., • A premier boutique environment handling high-stakes, high-exposure litigation., • Personalized professional development resources and networking/marketing support., • Flexible on-site, hybrid, and remote working arrangement options., • A collaborative, round-table culture where attorneys work closely with partners and peers to strategize, problem-solve, and craft tailored, sophisticated solutions for our clients., • A firm culture built on trust, respect, independence (no micromanagement), integrity, and results, where your expertise is valued and your voice is heard., • A forward-thinking operational environment, with technology-driven workflows and continuous innovation to support our attorneys’ success., • A stable, growing firm experiencing exceptional matter volume and expanding client relationships, offering long-term career potential. Rosing Pott & Strohbehn LLP is an equal-opportunity employer and encourages applications from diverse candidates. Benefits: • 401(k), • Health Insurance, • Dental Insurance, • Vision Insurance, • Disability Insurance, • Life Insurance, • Parental Leave, • Paid Time Off / Sick time