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Sidley Austin LLP · 1 day ago

Conflicts Staff Attorney - Lateral

Washington, DC

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

$160K/yr - $185K/yr

Sidley Austin LLP is a prominent law firm seeking a Conflicts Staff Attorney to assist with the review and resolution of potential conflicts issues across the firm. The role involves analyzing conflicts reports, collaborating with firm lawyers, and maintaining compliance with laws related to conflicts of interest.

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Comp. & Benefits

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Review and analyze conflicts reports for all new business, informational requests, and changes in current matters that arise

Review search results generated by the Conflicts Analysts and identify potential conflicts of interest with respect to all new business

Prepare a Conflicts Summary for Firm lawyers outlining conflicts results

Work closely with Firm lawyers, Director of Conflicts/Legal, and NB CSA Manager to implement screening requirements, obtain waivers and answer other conflicts inquiries as required

Perform analysis and reviews of new business forms and provide assistance with the new business intake process as needed

Draft engagement letters, waivers, and screens as needed

Participate in weekly meetings of the Conflicts Staff Attorneys (New Business and Lateral)

Assist with onboarding laterals as needed

Study and stay current with laws and rules pertaining to conflicts of interest with respect to each jurisdiction in which the Firm maintains offices

Maintain records for tracking and timely completion of all conflicts review projects undertaken

Perform various special projects and duties as assigned

Review Conflicts Questionnaires submitted by lateral hire candidates

Review search results generated by the Conflicts Analysts and identify potential conflicts of interest with respect to the lateral candidate

Communicate with Firm partners to resolve potential conflicts of interest that are identified in the search results

Prepare a comprehensive Conflicts Summary for lateral partner candidates that lists all current clients and matters on which the partner candidate is working and identifying all potential conflicts and screens that will be necessary. This report will be reviewed by sponsoring partners and Firm management

Communicate with lateral candidates with additional questions or requesting clarifications

Participate in discussions on how to streamline the lateral hire clearing process, including IT enhancements

Qualification

Juris DoctorConflicts clearance experienceProfessional responsibilityDatabase research experienceInTapp experienceJudgmentAnalytical skillsOrganizational skillsAttention to detailInterpersonal communication skillsProblem-solving skillsConfidentialityWork under pressureProject management

Required

Juris Doctor

Knowledge of rules of professional responsibility

Admission to a bar in jurisdiction where Firm has office

Conflicts clearance experience at large law firm strongly preferred

Strong organizational skills

Strong attention to detail

Good judgment

Strong interpersonal communication skills

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Able to work harmoniously and effectively with others

Able to preserve confidentiality and exercise discretion

Able to work under pressure

Able to manage multiple projects with competing deadlines and priorities

Preferred

Database research experience

InTapp experience

Benefits

Bonus eligibility

Comprehensive benefits program

Company

Sidley Austin LLP

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Sidley is an elite global law firm.

Founded in 1866

Chicago, Illinois, USA

1001-5000 employees

http://www.sidley.com

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