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Conflicts Staff Attorney

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Location

District Of Columbia + 1 moreAll locations: District Of Columbia, New York

Posted

1 day ago

Salary

$153K - $173K / year

Seniority

Lead

Professional Certificate3 yrs expEnglish

Job Description

• 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 • Update department training materials on conflict and new business intake issues • 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 best practices and risk management initiatives • Assist with other administrative tasks, and/or support as assigned

Job 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

  • Choice of health and vision insurance plans
  • 2 paid volunteer days for qualifying community service work
  • Dental plan
  • Fertility and adoption benefit
  • Paid sabbatical after 13 years of service
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Commuter benefits
  • Retirement contribution

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