Overview
A law firm is seeking a highly motivated, team-oriented Conflicts Attorney to join their Conflicts team. The position is available in one of the following offices: Chicago, Cincinnati, Cleveland, Columbus, Dayton, Denver, Detroit (Southfield), Indianapolis, or Minneapolis.
Responsibilities
- Review, analyze, and articulate conflicts search results for new business and lateral hires.
- Identify potential conflict issues and determine appropriate steps for resolution.
- Collaborate with Conflicts Counsel, General Counsel, firm attorneys, and the conflicts team to resolve conflict issues effectively.
- Assist new firm attorneys in transitioning lateral clients and matters, including drafting engagement letters and conflict waivers.
- Draft and distribute ethical screen memorandums; set up new ethical walls and manage existing walls using firm software.
- Identify opportunities to create or streamline processes and procedures to reduce risk and increase efficiency.
- Assist in the development and training of department employees.
- Participate in large-scale review, reconciliation, and clean-up of the firm’s existing client/matter information and conflicts database.
- Provide excellent customer service to legal assistants and firm attorneys.
- Travel within the U.S. to other offices as required.
- Work remotely outside of normal business hours as needed.
Requirements
- Juris Doctor degree required.
- Minimum of 2 years of experience working in a conflicts department in a mid- to large-sized law firm.
- Knowledge and understanding of professional responsibility and legal ethics rules pertaining to conflicts.
- Strong experience with Intapp is strongly preferred.
- Ability to efficiently manage multiple tasks and projects while maintaining accuracy in a high-volume, fast-paced environment.
- Critical thinking, independent judgment, and decisiveness.
- Strong problem-solving and time management skills.
- Initiative and adaptability to changes in workflow, processes, and procedures.
- Ability to work effectively in a team environment.
- Acute attention to detail with excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to communicate complex issues clearly and appropriately to all levels within the firm.
Compensation & Benefits
Details regarding compensation and benefits are not specified.
Location
This position is open in the following U.S. offices:
- Chicago
- Cincinnati
- Cleveland
- Columbus
- Dayton
- Denver
- Detroit (Southfield)
- Indianapolis
- Minneapolis
Candidates must be willing to travel within the U.S. as required and work remotely outside of normal business hours when needed.
Additional Information
The employer is an Equal Opportunity Employer and participates in E-VERIFY. The duties and responsibilities listed are general and not exhaustive.