Conflicts Attorney

About the role

Job Summary: The Conflicts Attorney will be responsible for performing conflicts searches for new clients, new employees, new matters, and submissions across all offices as a key component of the Firm’s new business intake and hiring processes. The employee must be capable of working in a fast-paced environment with time-sensitive materials and maintain strict confidentiality due to the nature of the position.

Responsibilities

• Perform conflicts of interest searches and due diligence checks for incoming attorneys, staff, clients and matters
• Analyze, review, and approve conflicts reports and identify possible areas of concern
• Manage all client/matter intake data and ensure data is accurate and adheres to established policies and procedures
• Identify misinformation and adjust search terms as needed to produce accurate results
• Collaborate with the Risk and Information Governance team to ensure all processes are properly documented, stored, and easily accessible
• Provide insight and suggestions for process improvement and stay abreast industry trends related to the conflict of interest process
• Manage efforts to resolve conflicts and communicate resolutions with attorneys in the firm
• Draft and review waiver and engagement letters as directed by attorneys in all offices
• Develop screens for possible conflicts to ensure appropriate individuals do not access conflicting client and matter data
• Liaise with firm attorneys to identify business conflicts and take necessary steps to document and resolve those conflicts

Requirements

Minimum Requirements:

• Juris Doctorate (J.D.) and active license to practice law in the United States required
• Two years of experience as a Conflicts Attorney or equal experience practicing law
• Strong understanding of risk management and legal relationships
• Ability to independently identify conflicts of interest and make decisions to resolve those conflicts
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Strong research skills and ability to problem solve and analyze complex data
• Ability to manage complex legal information, document processes, and suggest solutions
• Strong interpersonal skills to communicate with both internal and external clients at all levels of the organization
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and sensitivity as appropriate to each situation and demonstrate a high level of professionalism
• Available to work remotely, after hours, as needed, and quickly produce results
• Proficient in Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel and ability to adapt to new software
• Must be able to perform all essential duties
• Candidates must have permanent authorization to work in the United States

Other Requirements:

• Equipment Operated: This position requires extensive use of a computer and telephone. This position also requires the use of printing, copying, faxing and scanning equipment.
• Physical Requirements: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to sit; stand; talk; see; and hear.
• Mental Requirements: Ability to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing, with a diverse group of people.
• Work Environment: While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be exposed to weather conditions while traveling. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Benefits

• Paid time off
• Health insurance
• Vision and Dental Insurance
• 401k (with an employer match)
• life insurance
• many others

Pay

Salary in the range of $100,000 - $140,000 dependent on location and experience level