Conflicts Attorney
Briggs and Morgan, P.A. (now Taft Law) · Southfield, MI · 8 mo ago
LegalFull-time
Duties & Responsibilities
- Review, analyze and articulate conflicts search results for new business and lateral hires. Identify potential conflict issues and determine appropriate steps for resolution.
- Work collaboratively with Conflicts Counsel, General Counsel, firm attorneys and the conflicts team to effectively resolve conflict issues.
- 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 existing processes and procedures to reduce risk and increase efficiency.
- Assist in the development and training of department employees.
- Assist in the 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.
Requirements
- Juris doctor required.
- 2+ years of experience working in a conflicts department in a mid- to large-sized law firm required.
- Knowledge and understanding of professional responsibility and legal ethics rules pertaining to conflicts.