Temporary Conflicts Staff Attorney

About the role

Davis Wright Tremaine LLP is looking for a Conflicts Staff Attorney to join our team in our Seattle, Portland, San Francisco, Los Angeles, New York, or Washington D.C. offices. This is a temporary position lasting three to six months, with potential to convert to a full-time opportunity for the right candidate. This position offers the flexibility to be fully remote while working within reasonable commuting distance from any of our offices. This position is responsible for performing a variety of tasks related to the screening of potential client engagements in accordance with the firm's risk management procedures and policies. 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.

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
• Assist 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
• Assist in identification of 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
• Participate in training sessions for attorneys and staff regarding the firm’s conflict screening and new client/new matter intake processes
• 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 or lateral hire intake projects
• Participate in Conflicts Staff Attorney on-call coverage for conflicts checks related to new business intake
• 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
• 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, 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
• Ability to work under pressure and meet project deadlines
• Experience with Microsoft Office is required; experience with Intapp Open or related products is preferred

Benefits

• First Stop Health Telemedicine: Speak with a licensed physician or mental health counselor 24/7, consultations covered by the firm
• TELUS Health Employee Assistance Program: Receive support with mental, financial, physical, and emotional wellbeing
• Voluntary Pet Insurance
• Milk Stork: Virtual