Conflicts Staff Attorney

Overview

This position involves screening potential client engagements in accordance with firm risk management procedures and policies. The role is available as a fully remote position, with work performed within reasonable commuting distance of one of the following offices: Seattle, Portland, San Francisco, Los Angeles, Chicago, New York, or Washington D.C.

Responsibilities

• Conduct and analyze conflicts database searches for new matters involving prospective and existing clients to identify potential conflict issues for attorneys initiating new matters and for existing client matters
• Assist intake attorneys in clearing potential conflicts based on analysis of the firm’s conflict system, including contact with attorneys responsible for prior matters identified as potential conflict issues
• Identify conflicts of interest and assist with drafting waivers that may be waived by a client or former client under the applicable Rules of Professional Conduct
• Participate in training sessions for attorneys and staff regarding conflict screening and new client/new matter intake processes
• Update department training materials on conflict and new business intake issues
• Run special searches as needed (e.g., prior relations of new attorneys, potential merger) to identify potential conflict issues
• Participate in special projects related to new business intake best practices and risk management initiatives
• Support other administrative tasks and/or additional projects as assigned

Requirements

• 3+ years of prior experience as an attorney conducting conflict analysis in a large law firm environment is highly desirable
• JD required
• Demonstrated knowledge of conflict of interest rules under the Rule of Professional Conduct required; prior conflict analysis experience in a large law firm environment is ideal
• Strong communication skills (verbal and written)
• Ability to build relationships with other attorneys to gain confidence in the conflicts analysis and approval process
• Attention to detail, analysis, and organizational skills
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work as a team member in a fast-paced environment
• Strong customer service skills, including understanding and responding quickly to a variety of inquiries
• Ability to work under pressure and meet project deadlines
• Microsoft Office experience required; experience with Intapp Open or related products is preferred

Compensation & Benefits

Washington (annualized salary range)

• $160,000 to $190,000
• Full-time employees may be eligible for a bonus; health insurance with an optional HSA; long term disability; dental insurance; vision care; telemedicine and virtual short term solution based counseling services; life insurance; Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts; subsidized backup care and caregiving resources; 401(k); vacation; sick time; 11 paid holidays each year; and an employee assistance program.
• Initial vacation benefit: 15 days per year; initial sick leave: 11 days per year, accrued bi-weekly.
• Additional voluntary programs include voluntary accident insurance, voluntary life, voluntary disability, voluntary long term care, and pet insurance.
• Commuter and Transit programs are also available.

California

• Los Angeles: $160,000 to $200,000
• San Francisco: $180,000 to $200,000
• Actual pay will be adjusted based on experience and other job-related factors permitted by law.
• Full-time employees may be eligible for a bonus; health insurance with an optional HSA; long term disability; dental insurance; vision care; telemedicine and virtual short term solution based counseling services; life insurance; Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts; subsidized backup care and caregiving resources; 401(k); vacation; sick time; and an employee assistance program.
• Additional voluntary programs include voluntary accident insurance, voluntary life, voluntary disability, voluntary long term care, and pet insurance.
• Commuter and Transit programs are also available.

New York (annualized salary range)

• $175,000 to $210,000
• Actual pay will be adjusted based on experience and other job-related factors permitted by law.
• Full-time employees may be eligible for a bonus; health insurance with an optional HSA; short term disability; long term disability; dental insurance; vision care; telemedicine and virtual short term solution based counseling services; life insurance; Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts; subsidized backup care and caregiving resources; 401(k); vacation; sick time; and an employee assistance program.
• Additional voluntary programs include voluntary accident insurance, voluntary life, voluntary disability, voluntary long term care, and pet insurance.
• Commuter and Transit programs are also available.

District of Columbia (annualized salary range)

• $155,000 to $190,000
• Actual pay will be adjusted based on experience and other job-related factors permitted by law.
• Full-time employees may be eligible for a bonus; health insurance with an optional HSA; short term disability; long term disability; dental insurance; vision care; telemedicine and virtual short term solution based counseling services; life insurance; Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts; subsidized backup care and caregiving resources; 401(k); vacation; sick time; and an employee assistance program.
• Additional voluntary programs include voluntary accident insurance, voluntary life, voluntary disability, voluntary long term care, and pet insurance.
• Commuter and Transit programs are also available.

Location

Remote with reasonable commuting distance to one of the following offices: Seattle, Portland, San Francisco, Los Angeles, Chicago, New York, or Washington D.C.