Overview
A law firm is seeking a Conflicts Attorney to join their Conflicts & Business Intake team. This is a non-partnership legal position with no billable hour requirement. The role involves independently identifying, analyzing, and clearing ethical conflicts and related business relationship concerns associated with new client intake, new matters, and lateral hires.
Responsibilities
- Review and analyze conflicts reports for all new business, informational requests, and changes in current matters.
- Review conflicts reports and analyses for accuracy and completeness, identifying potential ethical and new business conflicts and clearing them as appropriate.
- Serve as the point of contact for billing attorneys regarding conflict clearance.
- Draft engagement documents and waiver letters as needed.
- Manage ethical screens and information walls.
- Maintain database integrity to ensure data is current and accurate.
- Research Model Rules of Professional Conduct as needed.
- Perform other responsibilities as assigned.
Requirements
- Juris Doctor degree from an ABA-accredited law school is required.
- Active admission to practice, in good standing, with any state bar is required.
- Minimum of two years of conflicts or related ethical experience preferred.
- Thorough knowledge of the Model Rules of Professional Conduct.
- Demonstrated ability to research potential conflicts thoroughly and apply strong analytical and deductive reasoning.
- Strong technology skills required; experience with Intapp and 3E preferred.
- Strong organizational skills and keen attention to detail.
- Impeccable judgment and integrity with the ability to preserve confidentiality and exercise discretion.
- Strong interpersonal communication skills to work effectively with clients, attorneys, paralegals, and other staff.
- Ability to manage multiple projects with competing deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
Compensation and Benefits
- Salary range: $100,000 to $120,000, based on skills, experience, and education.
- Benefits include medical, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, flexible spending and healthcare savings accounts, retirement accounts, paid time off, firm-paid holidays, wellness and personal advocacy programs, parental leave, and more.
Location
Flexible location options including office-based, hybrid, or fully remote work.
Physical Requirements
- Frequent sitting, approximately six out of eight hours per day.
- Ability to maintain a sitting position for up to one-half hour at a time.
Reasonable accommodations are available for individuals with disabilities during the application or interview process.