Conflicts Attorney

Prestigious international law firm is seeking a Conflicts Attorney to be responsible for analyzing, resolving, and documenting conflicts of interest issues and conducting new client background research. This is ideal for Attorney candidates looking for a great work life balance!

Essential Duties

Create and analyze conflicts reports and identify and resolve potential ethical or business conflicts issues relating to new business, lateral attorneys, new staff, and marketing initiatives

Draft conflicts waivers and ethical walls as needed to resolve potential conflicts of interest

Advise attorneys regarding ethical obligations relating to conflicts of interest and other issues covered by the Rules of Professional Conduct

Assist attorneys and secretaries in understanding the firm’s conflicts and business intake policies and procedures.

Conduct background research on new clients

Perform legal research and prepare memoranda relating to professional responsibility and risk management

Qualifications

Education

JD from accredited law school required – current license to practice law in US jurisdiction strongly preferred

Knowledge/Experience

Minimum of 1+ years of Associate/ Staff Attorney experience

Position requires a working understanding of large law firm processes and procedures as well as a general familiarity with various practice areas handled by the firm.

A working understanding of the Rules of Professional Conduct and ethics law and opinions relating to conflicts of interest is critical.