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DLA Piper · 3 months ago

Conflicts Counsel

Miami, FL

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid Level

$127K/yr - $202K/yr

3+ years exp

DLA Piper is a bold and collaborative law firm that values its people. They are seeking a Conflicts Counsel to advise and assist attorneys and staff in identifying and resolving conflicts of interest.

AdviceLaw EnforcementLegalProfessional Services

No H1B

Responsibilities

Advises firm attorneys and staff regarding conflict of interest issues associated with new clients and matters and efficacy and integrity of ethical walls

Analyzes prospective legal matters across every practice group to identify conflicts of interest

Serves as an escalation point for the Conflicts Resolution Group and New Business Intake teams, advising them regarding conflicts of interest and appropriate resolution, including, but not limited to, closed client and former lateral client references and affiliate questions

Drafts and reviews engagement terms, conflict waiver letters, and ethical wall memoranda

Supports the onboarding of lateral attorney/paralegal candidates, as necessary

Works as part of a team with Office of General Counsel attorneys, and Conflicts Resolution Group and New Business Intake staff members; and

Identifies and analyzes conflict of interest issues and recommends responses thereto

Responds effectively to sensitive inquiries or complaints

Tracks, manages, and effectively prioritizes numerous responsibilities, emails, and conflicts requests

Provides leadership to and manages a team of business professionals to include coaching, mentoring and professional development. Responsible for providing performance feedback on a regular basis; and

Other duties as assigned

Qualification

Rules of Professional ConductLegal ethics issuesConflict resolutionOrganizational skillsMeet deadlinesWritten communicationVerbal communicationInterpersonal skillsTeamworkAttention to detailWork independently

Required

3 years' experience in law firm or in-house legal department

Substantive knowledge of Rules of Professional Conduct and current state of legal ethics issues

Excellent written and verbal skills required to communicate complex legal issues

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills required to interact with partners, associates, and firm staff on a regular basis

Strong organizational skills and attention to detail required to handle large volumes of work and numerous matters simultaneously

Ability to work effectively and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment

Ability to work both independently with minimal supervision and as part of a team

Ability to work outside regular business hours when needed and to travel on occasion

Effectively communicate, verbally and in writing, with clients, lawyers, business professionals, and third parties

Produce deliverables, answer phone calls, and reply to correspondence in an efficient and responsive manner

Provide timely, accurate, and quality work product

Successfully meet deadlines, expectations, and perform work duties as required

Foster positive work relationships

Comply with all firm policies and practices

Engage in both physical and sedentary activity, such as (a) working at a computer for extended periods of time, including on-screen reading and typing; (b) participating in digital/virtual conference calls; (c) participating in meetings as needed

Ability to work under pressure and manage competing demands in a fast-paced environment