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Dinsmore & Shohl LLP · 2 hours ago

Conflicts Attorney

Cincinnati, OH

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

Dinsmore & Shohl LLP is a law firm with over 750 attorneys dedicated to providing excellent client service. They are seeking a full-time Conflicts Attorney to manage conflicts of interest related to new business intake and assist with ethical guidelines and disclosures.

ConsultingLegal

Responsibilities

Review, analyze, and resolve conflict of interest issues and provide meaningful and concise information regarding the same to firm attorneys and Members of the Office of General Counsel

Prepare, review and/or analyze engagement letters, outside counsel guidelines, ethics related disclosures, waivers, and ethical screens

Analyze work of others in Client Intake Department and provide necessary guidance related to conflict of interest and ethics issues

Assist new firm attorneys in transitioning lateral clients and matters, including drafting engagement letters and conflict waivers

Draft and distribute ethical screen memorandums, and work with IT and others to implement ethical screens

Communicate extensively with firm attorneys, business professionals, Conflicts Counsel and Members of the Office of General Counsel to facilitate identification and resolution of conflict issues or other business issues

Assist in development of training and education programs for legal and non-legal staff regarding conflict of interest issues, client intake systems, methods, and procedures

Identify opportunities to create a streamline of existing processes and procedures to reduce risk and increase efficiency

Qualification

JD degreeLegal ethics knowledgeConflicts experienceLegal research skillsMicrosoft Office proficiencyAnalytical skillsCommunication skillsProject management skillsInterpersonal skillsDetail oriented

Required

Prior conflicts experience required

JD degree

Exceptional analytical and critical thinking skills

Good working knowledge of Rules of Professional Conduct and experience with legal ethics and conflicts issues within a law firm

Strong legal research and writing skills

Computer proficiency with the ability to utilize Microsoft Office products such as Word and Outlook, as well as conflicts related programs

Detail oriented and a self-starter

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to effectively and confidently discuss and resolve conflict and ethics issues with firm attorneys and business professionals

Excellent project management, organizational and priority setting skills, with the ability to work efficiently and independently on multiple projects with shifting priorities and tight deadlines

Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations

Ability to work effectively in a team environment

Preferred

Familiarity with conflicts and client intake software

Company

Dinsmore & Shohl LLP

Dinsmore & Shohl LLP has a nationwide team of more than 750 attorneys who are trusted advisers to some of the world's leading businesses—including many in the Fortune 500—as well as institutions, associations, governments, professional firms and individuals.

Founded in 1908