Overview
This role supports the Office of Legal Affairs as a Conflicts Attorney. The position involves working closely with attorneys and business professionals across the firm to identify, analyze, and resolve conflicts of interest related to new business intake, client engagements, and lateral hiring initiatives. Responsibilities include advising on conflicts and ethics matters and assisting with the preparation and review of ethical screens, conflict waivers, ethics-related disclosures, engagement letters, and Outside Counsel Guidelines.
The position may be based in either California or Colorado. The preferred work schedule is 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., or later.
Responsibilities
- Review and analyze electronic information regarding new engagements and new hires to identify, report, and address potential legal, business, and positional conflicts of interest.
- Conduct electronic research using Westlaw, Google, and other research tools to identify, eliminate, clarify, and resolve conflict and ethics-related issues.
- Analyze and resolve conflicts of interest issues and provide clear, concise information to firm attorneys.
- Prepare, review, and/or analyze engagement letters, outside counsel guidelines, ethics-related disclosures, waivers, ethical screens, and disengagement letters.
- Analyze the work of others in the Office of Legal Affairs and provide guidance related to conflicts of interest and ethics issues.
- Communicate extensively with firm attorneys, business professionals, General Counsel, and Assistant General Counsel – Conflicts to facilitate the identification and resolution of conflict issues and other business issues.
- Assist in the development of training and education programs for legal and non-legal staff regarding conflicts of interest issues, client intake systems, methods, and procedures.
- Close client and/or matter accounts according to firm policy or as requested.
Requirements
- JD degree and at least three years of legal experience in a law firm; an active bar license in good standing is strongly preferred.
- At least three years of experience conducting electronic research; familiarity with Intapp conflicts and client intake software preferred.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Word and Outlook, and conflicts-related programs; prior experience with Aderant a plus.
- Working knowledge of the Rules of Professional Conduct and experience handling legal ethics and conflicts issues in a law firm environment.
- Strong analytical, critical thinking, legal research, and writing skills, with exceptional attention to detail.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to discuss and resolve conflicts and ethics issues effectively and diplomatically.
- Strong project management, organization, and prioritization skills, with the ability to work efficiently and independently on multiple projects with shifting priorities and tight deadlines.
Preferred Qualifications
- Active bar license in good standing.
- Familiarity with Intapp conflicts and client intake software.
- Prior experience with Aderant.
Compensation & Benefits
- Competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package, including:
- Health care coverage (medical, dental, and vision)
- Life insurance
- Short- and long-term disability
- Paid parental leave
- Employee wellbeing and EAP programs
- Paid time off
- 401(k) retirement plan with employer matching and profit-sharing
- Benefit offerings and eligibility vary by location and are subject to applicable plan terms and legal requirements.
Pay Range (Reasonable Estimate)
- For applicants physically based in California: $150,000 - $180,000 (annual)
- For applicants physically based in Colorado: $145,000 - $165,000 (annual)
Actual pay will be determined based on skills, relevant experience, and other job-related factors, consistent with applicable employment laws.
Location
- California or Colorado
- Preferred work schedule: 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., or later
Work Authorization
In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.
Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without current or future employer sponsorship. The employer does not provide visa sponsorship for this position.
Application Deadline