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Snell & Wilmer · 1 week ago

Associate Conflicts Counsel

Phoenix, AZ

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

3+ years exp

Snell & Wilmer is one of the largest and most prestigious law firms in the Western United States, and they are seeking an Associate Conflicts Counsel in their Phoenix office. This role involves analyzing complex conflict and ethical issues, ensuring compliance with firm policies, and collaborating with various stakeholders across the firm.

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Responsibilities

Review and analyze conflict report results, including gathering facts to clear conflicts

Monitor changes, updates and developments to the ethical rules and analyze the impact the changes may have on the firm

Work closely with Conflict Counsel, Associate Conflict Counsel, General Counsel, the Executive Committee, the Ethics Committee and Loss Prevention Counsel as necessary

Review waiver letters, joint representation letters and engagement letters to confirm compliance with firm policies and ethical standards

Work closely with all firm staff and attorneys to ensure compliance with firm policies and ethical standards

Assist the recruiting department with conflict issues relating to new attorney and staff hires

Review and provide comments on Outside Counsel Guidelines, requests for proposal, client generated engagement letters and other documents the firm is asked to sign

Work closely with client intake on the review of new matter submissions for compliance with firm policies and ethical standards

Assist with the preparation of ethical walls

Create and participate in training session for firm attorneys and staff as required

Provide backup support for audit letters

Review marketing materials to confirm compliance with ethical standards

Perform other duties as assigned by the firm’s General Counsel or Conflicts Counsel

Qualification

Juris Doctorate (J.D.)Arizona Bar AssociationAnalytical skillsCritical thinkingProblem-solvingInterpersonal skillsAttention to detailCommunication skills