Conflicts Attorney

Overview

The Conflicts Attorney performs conflicts searches for new clients, new employees, new matters, and submissions across all offices. This role supports the organization’s new business intake and hiring processes and requires the ability to work in a fast-paced environment with time-sensitive materials while maintaining strict confidentiality.

• Salary in the range of $100,000 - $140,000 dependent on location and experience level**

Responsibilities

• Perform conflicts of interest searches and due diligence checks for incoming attorneys, staff, clients, and matters
• Analyze, review, and approve conflicts reports and identify possible areas of concern
• Manage client/matter intake data, ensuring accuracy and adherence to established policies and procedures
• Identify misinformation and adjust search terms as needed to produce accurate results
• Collaborate with the Risk and Information Governance team to ensure processes are documented, stored, and easily accessible
• Provide insight and suggestions for process improvement and stay abreast of industry trends related to the conflicts of interest process
• Manage efforts to resolve conflicts and communicate resolutions with attorneys in the firm
• Draft and review waiver and engagement letters as directed by attorneys in all offices
• Develop screens for possible conflicts to ensure appropriate individuals do not access conflicting client and matter data
• Liaise with firm attorneys to identify business conflicts and take necessary steps to document and resolve those conflicts

Requirements

• Juris Doctorate (J.D.) and active license to practice law in the United States required
• Two years of experience as a Conflicts Attorney or equal experience practicing law
• Strong understanding of risk management and legal relationships
• Ability to independently identify conflicts of interest and make decisions to resolve those conflicts
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Strong research skills and ability to problem solve and analyze complex data
• Ability to manage complex legal information, document processes, and suggest solutions
• Strong interpersonal skills to communicate with internal and external clients at all levels
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and sensitivity as appropriate to each situation and demonstrate a high level of professionalism
• Available to work remotely, after hours, as needed, and quickly produce results
• Proficient in Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel and able to adapt to new software
• Must be able to perform all essential duties

Preferred Qualifications

Not specified.

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary in the range of $100,000 - $140,000 dependent on location and experience level**
• Benefits provided include: Paid time off, Health insurance, Vision and Dental Insurance, 401k (with an employer match), life insurance, and many others. Please request a comprehensive list of benefits provided.

Location

This position requires candidates to have permanent authorization to work in the United States.