Legal Operations Associate Jobs in Phoenix, AZ (NOW HIRING)

Compensation:

• Salary range: 300,000 – 600,000 total target compensation (base + commissions)
• Equity Ownership: Significant upside tied to firm growth, acquisitions, and platform performance

About 1787 Legal Group
1787 Legal Group is an Arizona-licensed Alternative Business Structure (ABS) law firm operating at the intersection of law and capital. We partner with investors and affiliated firms across the U.S. to deliver high-quality, efficient legal services through a scalable, technology-driven model. Our mandate is simple: build a national brand and integrated platform of law firms under one unified, high‐performing banner.

If you are a seasoned civil litigator or managing partner who thinks like an owner and is looking for your next venture, not just your next job, this role is built for you.

What You Will Own

• Build a national litigation platform - Lead the design and build‐out of the legal team that will support 1787 Legal Group’s expansion across multiple states and practice areas.
• Lead firm‐wide legal strategy - Guide case selection, litigation strategy, and portfolio risk/return decisions across a high‐value civil litigation docket.
• Recruit and develop top talent - Hire, mentor, and manage senior attorneys, associates, and litigation staff to create a cohesive, high‐performance legal team.
• Drive growth and profitability - Partner with the CEO and investors to evaluate new opportunities, acquisitions, and market entries; align legal strategy with firm KPIs and financial goals.
• Own complex, high‐stakes matters - Lead or oversee complex civil litigation matters from intake through resolution, including discovery, motion practice, settlement, and trial.
• Shape platform culture and standards - Set and enforce standards for legal quality, ethics, case management discipline, and client experience across the platform.

A portable book of business is welcome but not required, the platform’s case pipeline and referral network provide a strong foundation for building your portfolio.

Ideal Candidate Profile

You are likely a current or former:

• Managing partner, practice group leader, or senior trial lawyer at a regional or national firm, or
• Senior litigator in a boutique who is ready to build something bigger with real equity.

You bring:

• 15–20+ years of civil litigation experience, including significant leadership of complex matters and trial work.
• Proven experience managing attorneys and litigation teams, with a track record of developing talent and improving performance.
• Strong business acumen, you understand portfolio risk, case economics, and how to drive firm‐level results.
• An entrepreneurial, builder mindset and comfort operating in a growing, acquisition‐driven environment.
• Juris Doctor (JD) and active Arizona bar membership (or willingness and ability to obtain AZ admission promptly). Admission in additional jurisdictions is a plus.

What Makes This Different

• Ownership economics - Compensation is heavily leveraged toward commissions and meaningful equity in the broader platform, creating direct alignment with value creation.
• Platform leverage - Centralized operations, marketing, technology, and capital support let you focus on strategy, cases, and building the legal team—not back‐office headaches.
• National growth mandate - We are actively acquiring and integrating firms; you will be at the center of building a multi‐state brand and shaping how modern civil litigation is delivered.
• Mission‐driven work - Founded in the spirit of 1787, we take on complex, high‐stakes matters that sit at the intersection of liberty, accountability, and the rule of law.

Compensation & Structure

Target total compensation: 300,000 – 600,000 annually, depending on experience, performance, and package selection, structured as:

• Base salary appropriate for a senior leader
• Performance‐based commissions tied to revenue and portfolio results
• Significant equity participation in the platform

Different mixes of salary, commission, and equity can be tailored for the right candidate with a builder mindset.

How to Apply

If you are a senior litigator or managing partner ready for an ownership‐level role building a national platform, apply through ZipRecruiter with your resume and a brief cover letter describing:

• Your litigation leadership experience
• Your experience building and leading teams
• Why you are interested in building with 1787 Legal Group

1787 Legal Group is an equal opportunity employer.

1787 Legal Group is not a conventional law firm. We are an Arizona-licensed Alternative Business Structure (ABS) building a national litigation platform through strategic acquisition and integration of law practices across the U.S. Our attorneys practice at the highest level while centralized operations handle billing, marketing, technology, and administration — so you can focus on the law.