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Holland & Hart LLP · 2 days ago

Conflicts Counsel

Denver, CO

Full-time

Hybrid

Entry, Mid Level

$127K/yr - $181K/yr

2+ years exp

Holland & Hart LLP is a law firm seeking a Conflicts Counsel to focus on clearing conflicts of interest in accordance with the Rules of Professional Conduct. The role involves reviewing potential conflicts, preparing documentation for state reporting, and collaborating within the Ethics & Conflict Counsel team.

Law Practice

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Reviews client, related party, and adverse party data for potential new matters to determine whether these proposed engagements involve conflicts of interest and resolves any conflicts identified. This entails: identifying possible conflicts from conflict reports containing that data, contacting the attorneys responsible for relevant matters, and drafting and seeking conflict waivers or advance waivers from select clients to resolve those possible conflicts

Erects confidentiality walls pursuant to conflict waiver agreements with clients using department software, as needed

Answers conflict-related questions from firm personnel

Reviews rejected matter requests to ensure necessary documentation has been obtained and, if not, follows up with lawyers on said requests

Handles and prepares any necessary documentation for any necessary state reporting requirements per the Rules of Professional Conduct, such as the Nevada multi-jurisdictional and annual reports

Stays apprised of the various conflict of interest rules in firm jurisdictions

As needed and requested, performs research on legal issues relating to conflicts issues and assists with other assignments and projects, as assigned by the Lateral & Conflicts Counsel Supervisor. Assists and serves as an additional resource and backup to the Conflicts Researcher team with searching and preparing conflict reports, highlighting potential legal and business conflicts, utilizing applicable conflicts software, including, evaluating search results to determine search result relevancy

Works and collaborates within the Ethics & Conflict Counsel team and across the various teams in the firm’s Ethics & Business Intake Department to ensure smooth operation of our systems and processes

Other tasks and projects as assigned

Qualification

J.D. degreeConflict clearance experienceIntapp knowledgeAderant knowledgeLegal research skillsSoftware literacyCommunicationTime managementProblem-solvingOrganizational skills

Required

J.D. degree from ABA-accredited law school

Current admission in good standing to practice law in Colorado or another jurisdiction in which the firm practices, with no record of adverse disciplinary action

At least two years of practical legal experience

Excellent oral and written communication skills

Excellent time management and organizational skills

Ability to solve problems and make sound judgments, and willingness to ask for help when needed

Literacy in Word, Outlook, Excel, Adobe, Westlaw or Lexis, and Internet search engines. Ability and willingness to learn applicable software used in the conflict and intake process

Preferred

Prior experience with conflict clearance at a comparably sized law firm a plus

Knowledge of or experience with Intapp and Aderant products a plus

Benefits

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life

AD&D

EAP

STD

LTD

Voluntary income protection benefits such as supplemental life, accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity insurances

401(k)-retirement plan with a company match

Educational assistance

Free or discounted legal services

Opportunities through the Holland & Hart Foundation

Company

Holland & Hart LLP

Throughout the Mountain West, from coast to coast and beyond, Holland & Hart provides clients with astute legal service from a vantage like no other.

Founded in 1947

Denver, CO, US

1001-5000 employees

http://www.hollandhart.com

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