Dorsey & Whitney LLP · 9 hours ago
Conflicts Attorney (Hybrid or Remote) (Minneapolis, MN; Denver, CO; Seattle, WA; Phoenix, AZ; Salt Lake City, UT) (#4006)
Phoenix, AZ
Full-time
Hybrid
Entry, Mid Level
$100K/yr - $160K/yr
2+ years expDorsey & Whitney LLP is a global law firm with over 650 lawyers across 22 offices. They are seeking a Conflicts Attorney to research, review, and resolve conflict of interest issues related to new business and lateral attorney hires.
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Hiring Manager
Tali Canfield, MA, SHRM-CP
Responsibilities
Research, review and analyze conflicts reports in order to accurately identify potential legal conflicts and business issues and assist attorneys in addressing or resolving them
Identify potential conflicts of interest to ensure that new matters and lateral attorney hires are compliant with the firm’s conflict and risk management policies and applicable rules of professional conduct
Actively consult and advise firm attorneys regarding the status of conflicts clearance. Ensure timely matter opening
Use the firm’s specialized software and databases to review and clear potential conflicts. Document steps taken to resolve conflicts and ensure outside counsel documentation is up to date. Enter pertinent information into the conflicts system
Assist with drafting of conflicts waivers and establishing ethics walls as requested
Review engagement letters and assist with revisions to language to address conflicts and other ethics requirements
Respond to attorney questions regarding potential conflicts of interest, conflict waivers and new business intake policies and procedures
Review client outside counsel guidelines and assess the firm’s ability to comply
Study and stay current with laws and rules pertaining to conflicts of interest
Assists in the preparation and delivery of training and orientation for attorneys and business professionals on conflicts, professional responsibility and related matter opening topics
Perform various special projects and duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
JD from an ABA-accredited law school and an active bar membership in one or more states
At least 2 years of experience with clearing conflicts, drafting waiver letters, reviewing and implementing outside counsel guidelines, and implementing ethical walls at a large law firm
At least 2 years of experience with Intapp Conflicts
At least 2 years of experience reviewing, clearing, and opening matters for Lateral-Hire Attorneys at a large law firm
Highly developed and professional interpersonal skills and capability to work effectively with people at all levels of the organization in various functions and locations
Excellent written and spoken communication skills
Exceptional tact, diligence and analytical rigor
Advanced interpretation and problem-solving skills
Knowledge of rules of professional responsibility
Ability to work independently or collaboratively as part of a team
Ability to communicate in writing and orally with lawyers and business professionals and other stakeholders to assist with the timely resolution of conflicts
Strong writing and organizational skills
Ability to understand how small details can be of critical importance
Ability to manage time well and prioritize multiple projects with competing deadlines
Benefits
Comprehensive medical insurance with coverage for infertility, gender-affirming care, behavioral health, and access to virtual providers
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
401(k) retirement savings plan with Firm contribution
Basic and optional life insurance
Short and long-term disability
Paid time off
Up to 8 weeks of paid parental leave with up to an additional 6-8 weeks of paid short-term disability for business professionals who give birth
Paid holidays
Paid volunteer day
Discretionary bonuses (if bonus eligible)
Adoption assistance
Healthcare, dependent care, and transportation pre-tax reimbursement accounts
Back-up child and elder care program
Education and college advising program
Virtual tutoring
Wellbeing programs and activities
Mass transit program (certain offices)
Travel assistance program
24/7 employee assistance program with access to five confidential visits with a licensed counselor at no cost
Company
Dorsey & Whitney LLP
Clients have relied on the international law firm of Dorsey & Whitney LLP since 1912 as a trusted legal advisor and valued business partner.
1001-5000 employees
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