Holland & Knight LLP ยท 1 month ago
Conflicts Attorney
Chattanooga
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
$135K/yr - $202K/yr
5+ years expHolland & Knight LLP is a prestigious law firm seeking a Conflicts Attorney to join their conflicts clearing team. The role involves managing the conflict resolution process related to new business intake, ensuring protection for the firm and its clients from potential risks.
Law Practice
Responsibilities
Process the intake of prospective new clients and matters on behalf of firm attorneys
Perform conflicts checks, review conflict reports, and identify potential conflicts of interest
Communicate with affected attorneys to resolve any such conflicts
Obtain accurate due diligence where required for processing new clients and matters
Draft and analyze engagement or scope letters
Draft waiver letters as needed to clear conflicts of interest
Ensure the new clients and matters are processed correctly
Consult with the Finance or Legal teams when necessary to process new business requests
Answer questions related to conflicts of interest, business intake, and other firm policies
Erect and maintain ethical walls and other legal screens as required
Monitor changes in ethics rules, ethics opinions, and case law regarding conflicts of interest
Monitor client mergers and acquisitions to identify and resolve conflicts of interest
Assist with keeping all shared documents current and accurate
Special projects and additional duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Juris Doctorate from an accredited law school and U.S. bar admission, preferably in a jurisdiction where the firm has an office
5+ years legal experience, preferably with a large law firm in the area of conflicts of interest or professional responsibility
Ability to organize and prioritize work in a dynamic and complex environment to meet deadlines and manage a heavy workload
Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills
Ability to work independently and effectively, under pressure, with minimal direct supervision
Ability to exercise the appropriate amount of discretion in escalating and communicating issues
Ability to analyze and interpret information from a variety of sources
Ability to use critical and creative thinking, with strong attention to detail, to draw valid conclusions and develop solutions to complex problems
Strong research, computer, and database skills
Knowledge of conflicts of interest principles under the Rules of Professional Conduct
Benefits
Comprehensive medical (PPO and HDHPs)
Dental and vision plans including coverage for domestic partners
Life and AD&D insurance
Short and long term disability insurance
Tax-advantaged accounts for health care expenses, including FSAs and HSAs
FSAs for dependent care
Health advocacy services
Behavioral health and counseling resources for all family members
401(k)
Profit sharing
Pre-tax transit and parking program
Backup dependent care
Senior care planning support
Resources for individuals with development disabilities and their caregivers
Paid holidays and other paid time off, including paid leave for new parents
Company
Holland & Knight LLP
Holland & Knight is a global law firm with more than 2,200 lawyers and other professionals in 35 offices throughout the world.
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Mia Stutzman
Chief Financial Officer
Kimberly Gardner
Chief Operating Officer
Recent News
2024-03-26
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