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Freeman Mathis & Gary, LLP · 2 weeks ago

Staff Counsel Conflicts and Ethics

Denver, CO

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

$120K/yr - $140K/yr

3+ years exp

Freeman Mathis and Gary is a national, specialty litigation firm seeking a Staff Counsel to join their Conflicts team in the Denver office. The role involves conducting internal conflict research, drafting waivers, and assisting with the ethical review of new cases and lateral hires.

Consulting

Responsibilities

Conduct internal conflicts research on potential new cases

Review and resolve any conflicts including drafting of waivers of conflict and otherwise resolving any actual or potential conflicts

Communications with attorneys, clients and assistants of possible issues regarding the matter opening process and ethical rules including applicable code of professional responsibility

Prepare and review attorney client engagement letters for accuracy, including as to scope of legal work

Opening new clients and affiliated matters in firm software system

Closing and preparing final closing documents of requested matters

Entering and updating all matter-related information and firm contacts

Run conflicts related to lateral hires joining the firm

Assist with offboarding of attorneys and reassignment of matters

Other duties as assigned

Qualification

Juris Doctor degreeLegal conflicts understandingMicrosoft Office proficiencyLegal billing softwareMulti-tasking abilityCommunication skillsAttention to detailConfidential information handling

Required

Juris Doctor degree from an American Bar Association accredited law school

In good standing and able to practice law in the state of Colorado

Understanding of legal conflicts and applicable ethics rules

Accuracy and attention to detail a must

Ability to multi-task

Proficiency in data entry and processing and following up with tasks

Excellent working knowledge of Microsoft Office

Ability to work efficiently in an extremely fast-paced environment with strict deadlines

Must maintain courteous and professional demeanor, with a positive attitude

Exceptional written and communication skills a must

Ability to work with and maintain confidential and sensitive information

Experience in a Law Firm environment or Professional Services environment or equivalent education with an understanding of the legal conflicts and billing process required