Trustpoint One is pleased to be assisting an AmLaw 200 Law firm in its search for a Conflicts Attorney. The position may sit in any of the following locations: Baltimore, Boston, Chesterbrook PA, Chicago, Ft Lauderdale, Harrisburg PA, Miami, Minneapolis, Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, Washington DC, West Palm Beach FL or Wilmington DE. The Conflicts Attorney will assist the Firm’s Office of General Counsel, Conflicts and New Business Intake Department with analyzing conflicts in legal matters, advise clients on solutions, and negotiate on behalf of clients.
Conflicts Attorney Job Responsibilities:
- Analyze intake requests for both existing and new business, including engagement letters; conflict reports, identifying potential conflict situations;
- Review Conflicts Questionnaires submitted by lawyer and staff candidates, and communicate with candidates regarding additional questions and clarifications;
- Conduct thorough analysis on lateral matter lists to identify actual and potential
conflicts of interest;
- Procure, review and draft waiver letters and engagement letters from appropriate attorneys as deemed necessary;
- Confirm need and establish ethical walls to screen individuals from particular clients and
matters as part of conflict clearing process;
- Answer queries from professional staff across the Firm concerning conflict checks and processes;
- Communicate orally and in writing with Firm attorneys and propose, coordinate and document resolutions; and
- Liaise with General Counsel; lateral recruiting department; and other Firm attorneys to identify business conflict issues and review and approve conflicts forms as necessary.
Qualifications:
- Juris Doctorate degree and active member of the Bar in good standing;
- Database searching experiencing and knowledge of iManage, IntApp Intake; Aderant; and Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint and Word);
- Requires ability to oversee and supervise staff members, as needed by the Department;
- Methodological approach to work with a strong focus on accuracy, attention to detail, consistency and good decision-making skills required;
- Experience with analyzing conflicts of interest and the law of conflicts of interest;
- Strong technological skills, knowledge of conflicts clearance and ethical screening software preferred;
- Aptitude for learning new systems, including ability to participate in discussions about design of existing or new system based on departmental and firm needs;
- Able to work under pressure to tight project deadlines and able to adapt to competing demands and prioritize tasks to ensure complete follow-through on outstanding issues;
- Position will require occasional travel to the Firm’s other offices and for external events.
Physical Demands of the Position
All candidates must be able to work at a computer screen for a sustained amount of time;
Repetitive movement (i.e. heavy computer/keyboard use).
May require occasional light lifting (files, copy paper, etc.).
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