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Perkins Coie · 3 days ago

Conflicts Attorney

Madison, WI

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

$134K/yr - $212K/yr

3+ years exp

Perkins Coie is a law firm seeking a Conflicts Attorney to perform conflicts analysis on new business and lateral hires while advising firm lawyers on conflicts of interest issues. The role involves independent review, research, and resolution of conflicts, ensuring compliance with ethical standards and firm policies.

Information TechnologyInsuranceIntellectual PropertyLegalReal Estate

Comp. & Benefits

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Analyze conflicts of interest on new business and firm lateral hires. Resolve issues that arise in such matters, including when drafting waivers/consents and advising on ethical issues relating to withdrawal and screening

Act as a legal advisor to firm lawyers on conflicts-of-interest issues

Perform legal research and prepare legal memoranda in response to requests from the General Counsel, firm lawyers, managers, and various firm committees

Assist management in handling sensitive and confidential issues related to practice management and firm ethics. Provide training on conflict issues

Analyze complex factual situations and spot potential problematic issues

Draft complex waivers/consents, engagement letters, and joint representation letters in final format

Negotiate between lawyers in resolving disputes over conflicts and waivers

Perform other related legal work as needed

Qualification

Rules of Professional ConductLegal researchConflict resolutionLitigation principlesIntapp products knowledgeProject managementMS Office proficiencyInterpersonal skillsCollaborationAdaptabilityAttention to detail

Required

U.S. citizenship or lawful permanent residency

Juris Doctorate and a minimum of three years of legal practice experience

Licensed and in good standing to practice law in the state of the office out of which they will be based and the state in which they reside

Knowledge of the Rules of Professional Conduct and their application to the practice of law

Solid understanding of jurisdictional differences in the application of varying rules and principles in making a choice-of-law analysis

Ability to effectively cope with change, including the capacity to decide and act without having the total picture

Thorough understanding of a wide range of areas of law, including being able to identify the roles of parties in matters, and possession of a solid comprehension of business organizations and financing concepts as well as litigation principles and procedures, such as depositions, subpoenas, roles of codefendants, and comparative fault

Strong legal research and writing skills, including the ability to compile and analyze complex data and furnish detailed information clearly and concisely

Strong critical-thinking skills and eye for detail; ability to spot problems and propose creative solutions

Project management skills, including the ability to spot issues, manage time well, prioritize effectively, adapt to quick changes, and handle multiple deadlines

Ability to work with minimal supervision

Ability to collaborate with others within the department and firm, including with personnel in international offices

Well-developed and professional interpersonal skills; ability to interact and communicate effectively with people at all organizational levels across the firm's U.S. and international offices, both orally and in writing, consistent with communication best practices

Proficiency with MS Office

Preferred

Understanding of litigation practice and working knowledge of law firm processes

Ability to detect procedural problems and determine appropriate relationships

Relevant knowledge/familiarity with Intapp products (Conflicts, Intake, Walls, Terms) and Elite 3E

Previous experience clearing firm lateral hires is preferred, including working directly with new hire candidates and firm partners to resolve issues, reviewing and analyzing former client issues, and working cross-departmentally with new hire onboarding efforts

Previous experience in clearing conflicts in international jurisdictions is preferred