R & W Group has an excellent opportunity for an attorney with prior conflicts, compliance or risk management experience to join a large, global law firm in DC or Chicago as a Conflicts Staff Attorney! The CSA will be responsible for assisting with the review, identification, and resolution of potential conflicts issues Firmwide, including all new business and laterals.
This position will report to the Conflicts New Business Manager or the Conflicts Lateral Hire Manager and will work closely with the Director of Conflicts / Legal, Director of Conflicts / Operations, Conflicts and New Business, Lateral Conflicts Team, and Firm partners.
Job responsibilities and duties will include a combination of the below depending on whether you are focused on clearing New Business or Lateral Hires.
There is overlap in responsibilities and training provided.
Qualifications :
Education and / or Experience :
Required :
- Juris Doctor
- Knowledge of rules of professional responsibility
- Admission to a bar in jurisdiction where Firm has office
- Conflicts clearance experience at large law firm strongly preferred
Preferred :
Database research experience, InTapp experience
Other Skills and Abilities :
The following will also be required of the successful candidate :
- Strong organizational skills
- Strong attention to detail
- Good judgment
- Strong interpersonal communication skills
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Able to work harmoniously and effectively with others
- Able to preserve confidentiality and exercise discretion
- Able to work under pressure
- Able to manage multiple projects with competing deadlines and priorities
In Washington D.C., the estimated target salary range of this role is $136,000 - $183,000, in addition to bonus eligibility and a comprehensive benefit package, including healthcare.
Salary determinations are made based on numerous factors, such as, but not limited to, the relevant market and the skill, experience, class or graduation year, and education of the selected candidate.
Interested candidates should apply with a resume as soon as possible via R & W Group's website at
www.r-wgroup.com