Description:

Job Description:
The Conflicts Attorney will support the Legal Risk Management department in Chicago with the clearance of conflicts of interest for client matters. The Conflicts Attorney will interact directly with lawyers in the global offices of the firm to analyze and clear conflicts.

Responsibilities will include:

Review, identify and resolve potential ethical and business conflicts of interest issues with respect to clients, matters and new business and incoming lawyers
Conduct thorough reviews of conflicts of interest reports, resolving issues identified on a timely basis
Work closely with members of Conflicts and New Business Intake Departments
Coordinate search requests and communicate with attorneys across the Firm
Assist firm lawyers with engagement letters and waivers
Stay current on recent research and thinking on ethics and conflicts best practices and rules across jurisdictions in which the Firm has offices.
Undertake special projects as needed

Skills & Attributes

Excellent oral and written communication skills
Ability to work with new software systems
Strong interpersonal skills
Good attention to detail; analytical rigor and problem solving skills
Ability to digest large volumes of information
Work independently, efficiently and handle multiple assignments

Experience & Education:

U.S. law degree and law license in good standing status in Illinois
3+ years of related experience in conflicts

Hybrid work arrangement

Note: Search firm agencies will not be utilized to source candidates for the Conflicts Attorney role.

The salary for this position is $145,000 to $191,800, although the actual salary could be lower or higher if the candidate's skills and experience level are different from those specified above. We offer comprehensive benefits, including medical/dental/vision/life/and AD&D insurance, 401(k) savings plan, back-up childcare and eldercare, as well as opportunities for professional development and growth.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

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