Description:
Job Description:Basic Function:
This position will be responsible for analyzing, resolving, and documenting conflicts of interest issues and conducting new client background research.
Essential Duties:
- Analyze conflicts of interest issues relating to new firm business, lateral attorneys, new staff, and potential mergers.
- 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.
- Conduct background research on new clients.
- Perform legal research and prepare memoranda relating to professional responsibility and risk management.
- Perform after-hours, weekend, and holiday emergency checks as assigned.
- Perform related duties as assigned.
Reporting Relationship:
Position reports directly to Chief Risk Management Officer – position has no subordinate staff.
Qualifications:
Education:
JD from accredited law school and current license to practice law in US jurisdiction required.
Knowledge/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.
- 1-2 years of conflicts experience preferred.
- Experience with Intapp Open preferred.
Skills:
- Attention to detail, and ability to work with autonomy while making sound judgments.
- Effective time management and the ability to independently manage multiple projects simultaneously.
- Effective communication skills within a professional office environment.
- Experience with legal writing and research.
- Collaborative service-oriented mindset and the ability to work as part of a larger team.
Physical Demands:
Proficiency with computers and other office machinery – position requires constant communication and exchange of information with firm attorneys, clients and staff.
Working Conditions:
Office Environment: Working additional hours beyond normal schedule may be required to meet firm or client demands.
