Conflicts Staff Attorney

About the role

This is an exciting opportunity to work for one of the top law firms in the U.S.! Davis Wright Tremaine LLP is looking for a Conflicts Staff Attorney to join our team in our Seattle, Portland, Los Angeles, Culver City, or San Francisco offices. This position offers the flexibility to be fully remote while working within reasonable commuting distance from any of our offices.

Responsibilities

• Undertake and analyze conflicts database searches with respect to new matters for prospective and existing clients, to highlight potential conflict issues for attorneys initiating new clients and new matters for existing clients
• Absorb intake attorneys in clearing potential conflicts that may exist based on analysis of the firm’s conflict system through contact with firm attorneys who are responsible for prior matters identified as presenting potential conflict issues
• Aid in identifying conflicts of interest, and assist in drafting waivers with respect to those conflicts that a client or a former client may waive under the applicable Rules of Professional Conduct
• Update department training materials on conflict and new business intake issues
• Run special searches as needed (i.e. prior relations of new attorneys, potential merger, etc.) to identify potential conflict issues
• Participate in special projects involving new business intake best practices and risk management initiatives
• Assist with other administrative tasks, and/or support as assigned

Requirements

• 3+ years 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 experience with conflict analysis in a large law firm environment is ideal

Qualifications

• Strong communication skills, verbal and written
• Attention to detail, analysis 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
• Experience with Microsoft Office is required; experience with Intapp Open or related products is preferred

Benefits

At Davis Wright Tremaine, you will find challenging assignments, opportunities for professional growth and community involvement, and a culture of inclusion. DWT fosters inclusiveness and authenticity. Regardless of position, everyone here has a voice and the support is unparalleled.

Pay

The annualized salary range for this position in Washington is $137,000 to $155,000. Actual pay will be adjusted based on the candidate’s education, training, experience and other job-related factors permitted by law.

Schedule

The annualized salary range for this position in Los Angeles and Culver City is $136,000 to $152,000; and in San Francisco is $167,000 to $176,000. Actual pay will be adjusted based on experience and other job-related factors permitted by law.