About this role
Position Overview
Abramson Labor Group is seeking a detail-oriented Compliance Attorney to lead the firm's regulatory compliance program, with a primary focus on client trust account (IOLTA) oversight and firm-wide adherence to the California Rules of Professional Conduct. This role is critical to protecting the firm's license to practice and reputation as it continues to grow. The Compliance Attorney will report to firm leadership and work closely with accounting, case management, and operations teams to ensure every dollar held in trust and every aspect of the firm's practice meets California State Bar requirements.
Key Responsibilities
Client Trust Account (IOLTA) Compliance
Oversee compliance with Rule 1.15 (Safekeeping Funds and Property of Clients) and related trust accounting rules
Partner with accounting/bookkeeping staff to ensure accurate three-way trust reconciliations, proper disbursement timing, and segregation of earned vs. unearned fees
Design, implement, and monitor internal controls and audit procedures for trust account management
Investigate and resolve discrepancies; prepare responses to State Bar inquiries or audits related to trust accounting
Train attorneys, paralegals, and staff on trust account handling, settlement disbursement procedures, and recordkeeping requirements
General Compliance & Risk Management
Serve as the firm's subject-matter expert on California State Bar Rules of Professional Conduct and relevant statutes
Develop, update, and maintain firm-wide compliance policies, procedures, and training materials
Conduct new-hire and ongoing compliance training for attorneys and staff
Monitor conflicts-of-interest processes and client intake compliance
Oversee compliance with confidentiality, data privacy, and recordkeeping obligations across departments
Track regulatory changes and assess their operational impact across departments
Liaise with outside ethics counsel or the State Bar as needed on compliance matters
Maintain compliance documentation and audit trails to support firm risk management
Conduct periodic internal audits across departments to identify and remediate compliance gaps
J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school; active member in good standing with the State Bar of California
1–5 years of experience in legal ethics, regulatory compliance, or law firm risk management (plaintiff-side employment/PI/workers' comp firm experience a plus)
Strong working knowledge of the California Rules of Professional Conduct, particularly Rule 1.15 (Safekeeping Funds and Property of Clients)
Experience with trust account reconciliation and law firm accounting practices (familiarity with legal practice management/accounting software such as Clio, CosmoLex, or similar is a plus)
Excellent judgment, discretion, and the ability to communicate compliance requirements clearly to non-legal staff
Strong analytical, organizational, and project management skills; comfortable managing multiple concurrent reviews and deadlines
High degree of integrity and comfort delivering firm but constructive feedback to attorneys, staff, and leadership
Department
Corporate
Employment Type
Full Time
Location
California
Workplace type
Onsite, Hybrid, or Remote
Compensation
$90,000 - $110,000
Final offered salary is commensurate with experience.
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