Winston & Strawn LLP · 19 hours ago
Washington, DC - Conflicts Attorney I
Washington, DC
Full-time
Hybrid
Entry, Mid Level
$114K/yr - $148K/yr
2+ years expWinston & Strawn LLP is a leading global law firm committed to excellence and professional growth. As a Conflicts Attorney I, you will support the Firm's new business and conflicts intake, lateral hiring, and risk management programs, while ensuring compliance with professional conduct rules and policies.
Law Practice
Responsibilities
Review and process new business and lateral hire requests, conducting thorough searches on the Firm’s databases, and researching entities using internal and third-party resources
Analyze search results in accordance with applicable ethical rules and Firm policies; prepare detailed conflicts reports and propose effective resolutions
Draft and review engagement letters, waivers, and ethical wall memoranda
Conduct legal research as necessary on rules of professional conduct, case law, and jurisdictional issues related to conflicts clearance, lateral hiring, ethical walls, and related issues
Advise Firm lawyers on conflicts of interest issues
Collaborate with Firm lawyers, Assistant General Counsel, Conflicts team members, and other Firm personnel to resolve conflict and business issues
Maintain and update the firm’s conflicts database with precise and current information on clients and matters, ensuring thorough documentation of conflict resolutions and any waivers obtained
Provide training and support Conflicts Department colleagues, fostering a collaborative team environment
Respond to urgent conflict matters outside of normal department business hours and participate in after-hour on-call as required
Assist with software implementation, testing, and special projects as assigned
Qualification
Required
A J.D. degree from an accredited law school and an active license to practice law in the U.S. required
Minimum of two (2) years of relevant professional experience in a large international law firm Conflicts environment or minimum of two (2) years of experience practicing law as an Associate at a large law firm required
Substantive knowledge of ABA Model Rules of Professional Conduct and other relevant jurisdictional rules
Proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel; ability to adapt to new software and applications
Experience with Intapp conflicts checking and new business intake software
Strong critical thinking, analytical, and problem-solving skills
Excellent professional interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate effectively in writing and verbally
Demonstrated ability to exercise good judgment and make effective decisions
Exceptional attention to detail and organizational skills
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and collaboratively
Ability to maintain a high-level work product in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
Commitment to providing high-quality, customer-focused service
Benefits
Comprehensive healthcare benefits package
Yearly retirement contribution
Annual discretionary merit bonus
Company
Winston & Strawn LLP
Winston & Strawn LLP is an international law firm with more than 975 attorneys in key financial centers around the world.
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
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Late StageLeadership Team
Scot Farrell
Chief Operating Officer
Aaron O'Dell
Partner
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