Conflicts Attorney

About the role

The Conflict Attorney plays a critical role in the Global Operations Team at Goodwin, a leading law firm serving the life sciences, private equity, real estate, technology, and financial industries. This position involves analyzing and resolving potential conflicts related to legal hires and new business, collaborating closely with attorneys, managers, and the Ethics Advisory Committee.

Responsibilities

• Create and analyze complex conflict reports and identify potential conflict of interest issues.
• Conduct research to gather information and/or clarification on potential issues.
• Exercise independent judgment to resolve conflicts and prepare communications to attorneys.
• Aid in the training and oversight of Conflict Analysts and Specialists.
• Assist attorneys and secretaries in understanding the firm's conflicts and business intake policies and procedures.
• Research appropriate jurisdictional conflict and/or ethical rules and/or opinions to determine specific conflict resolution strategies.
• Prepare and implement ethical walls and assist in the customization and implementation of new software for conflicts, business intake, and ethical walls.
• Maintain knowledge of trends, developments, and new technologies impacting the conflicts group.
• Participate in providing coverage for conflict checking and analysis via on-call rotation on scheduled weekends.

Requirements

• JD degree required.
• 5+ years of experience with law firm conflicts and/or new business department preferred.
• Prior experience using automated conflicts and/or workflow systems preferred.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong research and analytical skills.
• Ability to use initiative and judgment to accomplish results.
• Organizational and prioritization skills.
• Professional composure in challenging situations.

Skills

• Knowledge of CompliGuard and InTapp conflict checking, ethical wall, and business intake software.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, and vision insurance, life and disability insurance, retirement & savings plan, emergency back-up child and adult care, paid vacation, sick time off, and holidays.
• Professional development and career advancement opportunities.
• Employee recognition and reward programs.
• Employee wellness and assistance programs.
• Employee discounts and perks.

Pay

The target salary range for this position varies by location and is commensurate with relevant experience:

• Boston: $119,300 - $178,900
• Los Angeles: $128,200 - $192,300
• New York: $128,200 - $192,300
• Orange County: $128,200 - $192,300
• Philadelphia: $116,900 - $175,300
• San Francisco: $137,200 - $205,800
• Santa Monica: $128,200 - $192,300
• Silicon Valley: $137,200 - $205,800

Schedule

This position is eligible for overtime: No