Conflicts Attorney

Job Description : ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Analyze conflicts of interest on new business and firm lateral hires. Resolve issues that arise in such matters, including drafting waivers / consents and advising on ethical issues relating to withdrawal and screening.
• Act as a legal advisor to firm lawyers on conflicts of interest issues.
• Assist management in handling sensitive and confidential issues related to practice management and firm ethics.
• Provide training on conflict issues.
• Negotiate between lawyers in resolving disputes over conflicts and waivers.
• Other related legal work as needed.

SPECIFIC SKILLS REQUIRED

• Thorough knowledge of the Rules of Professional Conduct and their application to the practice of law.
• Solid understanding of jurisdictional differences in the application of different rules and principles in making a choice of law analysis, including risk analysis.
• Effectively copes with change; can decide and act without having the total picture.
• Strong eye for detail and critical thinking skills; ability to spot issues and propose creative solutions.
• Project management skills, including the ability to spot issues, manage time well, prioritize effectively, adapt to quick changes and handle multiple deadlines.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Ability to collaborate with others within the department and firm.
• Proficiency with MS Office.

SPECIFIC SKILLS PREFERRED

Understanding of litigation practice and working knowledge of law firm processes. Ability to detect procedural problems and determine appropriate relationships.

Experience with legal research and writing and the ability to independently manage multiple tasks of varying importance.

Previous experience clearing firm lateral hires preferred, including working directly with new hire candidates and firm partners to resolve issues.

Experience with reviewing and analyzing former client issues, and working cross-departmentally with new hire onboarding efforts.

Relevant knowledge / familiarity with InTapp Suite and Elite 3E.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Qualified candidates must have a Juris Doctorate and a minimum of 3 years of practice experience. They must be an active member in good standing in any jurisdiction required and must have a strong working knowledge of relevant topics, legal issues, and the rules governing professional responsibility required.

The candidate will also be able to provide demonstrated success in a stressful environment.

This position is eligible for an annual discretionary bonus, 401(k) plan, medical, dental, and vision insurance, accrued paid time off plan starting at 20 days annually, personal medical and parental leave, up to ten paid Holidays, and family care benefits.

More information regarding benefits and programs may be found .