Conflicts Attorney

Overview

An Intake Services department is seeking a Conflicts Attorney for their West Coast offices. This exempt position reports to the Senior Manager of Intake Services and focuses on conflict of interest clearance related to new business, attorney and staff hires, and acquisitions or mergers of other law firms. The role involves coordinating workflow and personnel activities to ensure efficiency, accuracy, and timely output, as well as improving processes and implementing automation for conflicts analysis.

Responsibilities

• Assist in identifying, resolving, and clearing potential or actual conflicts of interest related to new firm representations or lateral personnel.
• Provide waiver and engagement letter exemplars upon request; assist in drafting waivers and engagement letters; review client waiver and engagement letters to ensure required conditions are met.
• Analyze information from new matter requests for compliance with firm policies and applicable professional responsibility rules; review and edit draft engagement letters accordingly.
• Review client outside counsel guidelines and assist in assessing the firm’s ability to comply.
• Stay current on trends in conflicts of interest management and identify areas for improvement.
• Coordinate with Intake Services managers and supervisors to develop and apply best practices and quality assurance protocols for consistent conflict analysis.
• Develop and implement conflicts training programs for newly hired staff.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited institution and good standing with a state bar where the firm has a physical office.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience as a lawyer in a mid-size to large law firm.
• Significant experience in conflict of interest law and/or professional responsibility preferred.
• Comprehensive knowledge of ethical, legal, and risk management rules governing conflicts of interest and related compliance issues, especially in international law firms.
• Ability to initiate, follow through, and complete time-sensitive projects with minimal supervision in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work effectively under tight deadlines and produce quality work.
• Strong interpersonal skills to work effectively with all levels of personnel, including partners, attorneys, and staff, with tact and diplomacy.
• Proven leadership skills and ability to provide effective direction.
• Excellent critical thinking, problem-solving, attention to detail, and organizational skills.
• Independent thinking and decision-making capabilities.
• Proficient computer skills; experience with automated conflict check software required. Experience with InTapp Open software preferred.

Compensation & Benefits

• Annual salary range: $85,000 – $120,000, determined by experience, education, and relevant skills.
• Comprehensive benefits package including:
  • Group health, dental, and vision insurance
  • Vacation (16 days, prorated in the year of hire)
  • Paid holidays (10 days)
  • 401(k) plan
  • Parental leave (10 weeks, excluding disability and accrued vacation where applicable)
  • Family care program
  • Wellness program
  • Life and accident insurance
  • Short and long-term disability insurance

Location

West Coast offices