Temporary Conflicts Staff Attorney

Overview

This temporary Conflicts Staff Attorney position lasts three to six months, with the potential to convert to a full-time opportunity for the right candidate.

The role offers flexibility to be fully remote while working within reasonable commuting distance of one of the following offices: Seattle, Portland, San Francisco, Los Angeles, New York, or Washington D.C.

This position involves performing tasks related to screening potential client engagements in accordance with the firm’s risk management procedures and policies.

Responsibilities

• Conduct and analyze conflicts database searches for new matters and existing matters to identify potential conflict issues for attorneys initiating new clients and for new matters involving existing clients
• Support intake attorneys in clearing potential conflicts by contacting firm attorneys responsible for prior matters identified as presenting potential conflict issues
• Identify conflicts of interest and assist in drafting waivers for conflicts that a client or former client may waive under the applicable Rules of Professional Conduct
• Participate in training sessions for attorneys and staff regarding conflicts screening and new client/new matter intake processes
• Run special searches as needed (e.g., prior relations of new attorneys, potential merger) to identify potential conflict issues
• Participate in special projects involving new business intake or lateral hire intake projects
• Provide on-call coverage for conflicts checks related to new business intake
• Assist with other administrative tasks and/or support 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 Rules of Professional Conduct required; prior experience with conflict analysis in a large law firm environment 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, analytical skills, and organizational skills
• Strong interpersonal skills; team player able to work 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; Intapp Open or related products preferred

Compensation & Benefits

Hourly pay ranges (actual pay adjusted based on education, training, experience, and other job-related factors permitted by law):

• Washington (Seattle area): $70.26 to $79.49
• California (Los Angeles): $69.74 to $77.95
• California (San Francisco): $85.64 to $90.26
• New York (New York City): $84.62 to $98.90
• Washington, D.C.: $72.31 to $82.05

Paid sick leave:

• Accrued on a biweekly basis at a rate of 1 hour per 30 hours worked

Health insurance eligibility:

• Temporary employees working at least 30 hours per week may be eligible for health insurance with an optional HSA, dental insurance, vision care, telemedicine, and virtual short term solution based counseling services
• Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Sick time
• Employee assistance program

Additional benefits include:

• First Stop Health Telemedicine (24/7 access; consultations covered by the firm)
• TELUS Health Employee Assistance Program (support for mental, financial, physical, and emotional wellbeing)
• Voluntary Pet Insurance
• Milk Stork (virtual lactation consulting, breast milk shipping, and nutritional testing covered by the firm)
• Wellness benefits: Peloton App, Headspace App

Location

This role supports candidates who are able to work fully remote while remaining within reasonable commuting distance from one of the following offices: Seattle, Portland, San Francisco, Los Angeles, New York, or Washington D.C.