Freeman Mathis & Gary, LLP ยท 4 hours ago
Staff Counsel Conflicts and Ethics
Phoenix, AZ
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$120K/yr - $140K/yr
3+ years expFreeman Mathis and Gary is a national, specialty litigation firm seeking a Staff Counsel to join their Conflicts team in Phoenix. The Staff Counsel will conduct internal conflict research, draft and review waivers, and assist in the matter opening process while ensuring compliance with ethical rules.
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
Required
Juris Doctor degree from an American Bar Association accredited law school
In good standing and able to practice law in the state of Arizona
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
Preferred
Three or more years of experience in legal or insurance field preferred
Experience with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, etc.) required
Knowledge of other business software and online databases preferred
Benefits
Comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision
HSA and FSA plans available for employees and dependents
Work-life balance
Firm paid life insurance and long-term disability
Employee Assistance Program
Year-end bonuses and referral fee programs
Company
Freeman Mathis & Gary, LLP
Freeman Mathis & Gary, LLP is a law firm operating in Georgia.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Derek Singleton
Chief Financial Officer
Albert Alikin
Partner
Recent News
2024-05-23
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