Conflicts Attorney

Description

What you would do :

• Analyzes and identifies potential conflicts of interest related to the firm's new clients and matters, initiates communications with attorneys, recommends resolution and assists with drafting consents to ensure compliance
• Assists attorneys and the Office of the General Counsel team overall with proposed engagement letter edits and the review of outside counsel guidelines to ensure that terms align with firm practices
• Assists with maintaining a repository of operative outside counsel guidelines
• Coordinates appropriate conflict searching in collaboration with the firm’s Client Intake Team and works with the Office of the General Counsel team to review and analyze conflict search results to ensure that any conflicts with laterals’ portable or non-portable matters or prior work are clear of conflicts or necessary consents or notices required under the applicable rules of professional conduct are documented
• Other duties as assigned

What is expected :

• Ability to problem-solve
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to communicate effectively in a virtual environment (e.

g., via phone, web / videoconference)

• Ability to concentrate on tasks, make decisions and work calmly and effectively in a high-pressure, deadline-orientated environment
• Demonstrated ability to use good judgment in taking initiative while asking for direction or clarification and consulting others, as appropriate
• Willingness to be flexible with time and adjust to a changing work environment
• Ability to build and maintain positive relationships, both internally and externally, while maintaining a client service orientation in a collaborative environment
• Ability to use sound judgment and discretion in dealing with highly confidential information
• Demonstrated ability to work independently, organize and accurately prioritize work, be detail-oriented, understand when urgency is required and use good judgment in varied situations

What we offer :

• Flexible working environment for work-life success
• Opportunity to participate in firm-sponsored volunteer events
• Wellness programming with personalized content and activities
• Professional environment and the opportunity to work with experts at the top of their fields
• Variety of health plan options, as well as dental, vision and 401(k) plans
• Generous paid time off

The anticipated initial annual salary range for someone who is hired into this position is $160,000 $180,000.

Actual initial salary may be above or below the above-identified range and will be based on the relevant skills, training, experience, and other job-related factors, including the location where the position is filled, in all cases consistent with applicable law.

This is an exempt role and the initial salary range listed above is just one component of Faegre Drinker's total compensation and benefits package for professional staff, which includes, but is not limited to, a discretionary bonus;

life, health, accident, and disability insurance; and a 401(k) plan.

Applications will be accepted through June 30, 2024.

What is required :

• Law Degree plus an active bar membership in one or more states (where the firm has an office)
• At least five (5) years of relevant experience practicing law and / or working in a conflicts’ capacity
• Experience working within a law firm or in a risk management role or corporate compliance role that has a broad scope of practice areas and offices in multiple jurisdictions.
• Strong working knowledge of at least one state’s rules of professional conduct.
• Understanding of conflicts search strategy and experience with analyzing conflict search results.
• Technology proficiency and ability / openness to learn new programs and technology.
• Experience working with InTapp Open, InTapp Walls and InTapp Terms programs.
• Familiarity of legal research tools and databases
27 days ago