Conflicts Attorney

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in California, +11 more states.

📋 Description

• Evaluate and assess electronic information related to new engagements and hires to identify, report, and manage potential legal, business, and positional conflicts of interest.

• Perform electronic research utilizing Westlaw, Google, and various other research tools to identify, eliminate, clarify, and resolve conflict- and ethics-related matters.

• Analyze and address conflicts of interest, providing succinct information to attorneys within the firm.

• Prepare, review, and analyze engagement letters, outside counsel guidelines, ethics-related disclosures, waivers, ethical screens, and disengagement letters.

• Assess the work of colleagues in the Office of Legal Affairs and offer guidance on conflicts of interest and ethics-related issues.

• Engage with firm attorneys, business professionals, General Counsel, and Assistant General Counsel – Conflicts.

• Support the development of training and educational programs for both legal and non-legal personnel.

• Close client and/or matter accounts in accordance with firm policy or as requested.

⛳️ Requirements

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree.

• Minimum of three years of legal experience within a law firm.

• Active bar license in good standing is strongly preferred.

• At least three years of experience in conducting electronic research.

• Familiarity with Intapp conflicts and client intake software is preferred.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, including Word and Outlook, as well as conflicts-related programs.

• Prior experience with Aderant is a plus.

• Working knowledge of the Rules of Professional Conduct.

• Experience related to legal ethics and conflicts issues in a law firm setting.

• Strong analytical, critical thinking, legal research, and writing capabilities.

• Exceptional attention to detail.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.

• Strong project management, organizational, and prioritization skills.

• Ability to work effectively and independently on multiple projects with changing priorities and tight deadlines.

• Must be authorized to work in the United States without current or future employer sponsorship.

🏝️ Benefits

• Health care coverage (medical, dental, and vision).

• Life insurance.

• Short- and long-term disability.

• Paid parental leave.

• Employee wellbeing and EAP programs.

• Paid time off.

• 401(k) retirement plan with employer matching and profit-sharing.