Dykema · 3 months ago
Conflicts Attorney
Detroit, MI
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
3+ years expDykema Gossett PLLC is a leading national law firm seeking an experienced Conflicts Attorney. The role involves directing and managing new business intake and conflicts processes, ensuring compliance with legal standards, and collaborating with the Director of Risk Management on various policies.
ConsultingLegal
Responsibilities
Maintain a strong knowledge of ethical, legal and risk management rules and requirements governing law firms
Assist in developing and implementing strategy, procedures and practices designed to ensure best risk management practices and improve financial profile of new assignments
Review new clients and matters including: conflict results, engagement letters, relevant waivers, screening walls, research related to new clients and new business intake form responses
Review conflict results related to lateral hire candidates. Prepare memos reflecting potential conflicts and screening memos as necessary
Prepare draft waiver letters and ethical walls as necessary
Assist in monitoring firm’s docket system ensuring compliance with firm docket policies
Assist in training new conflict coordinators and docket clerks
Assist and ensure firm compliance with privacy protections including, but not limited to, HIPAA and identity theft protection
Assist in ensuring compliance with outside counsel guidelines provided by clients and maintaining database of such documents
Assist in maintaining materials contained in the Ethics, Risk and Office of General Counsel section of the Dygest
Qualification
Required
Three+ years of experience in client intake and conflict resolution process in a mid to large sized law firm
JD and active state law license are required
Ability to understand, interpret and prepare complex written materials
Strong legal research and analytical skills
Strong interpersonal skills and ability to effectively collaborate with management, attorneys and staff
Strong organizational skills
Preferred
Prior experience utilizing automated conflicts and/or workflow system preferred
Knowledge of Intapp Open a plus
Experience in docket preferred
Benefits
Competitive health, dental, and vision insurance plans
Flexible paid time off (PTO)
Holiday leave
Retirement savings plan with profit sharing for eligible employees
Flexible spending programs
Health savings account
Commuter benefits
Personal and parental leave programs
Wellness programs
Access to mental health support
Professional development programs
Supportive and inclusive workplace culture
Various employee discounts and perks
Company
Dykema
You should expect more from your law firm than only excellent legal counsel.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Len Wolfe
Chairman and Chief Executive Officer
Todd Welu
Chief Financial Officer
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