30 applicants

Company

Barnes & Thornburg LLP · 16 hours ago

Professional Responsibility Attorney (Remote)

Grand Rapids, MI

Full-time

Remote

Mid Level

4+ years exp

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Responsibilities

Advising Firm attorneys on conflict issues and facilitating the resolution of conflicts of interests

Counseling Firm attorneys on a wide variety of ethical and professional issues

Reviewing and approving new Firm business to ensure accuracy and adherence with Firm policies and procedures

Performing due diligence for all legal and lateral hires

Conducting ethics orientation for lateral and new attorneys

Reviewing and developing policies and processes relating to legal ethics and loss prevention

Providing training on legal ethics, loss prevention and compliance with Firm policies

Monitoring ethics opinions, the Rules of Professional Conduct and laws and other regulations governing the Firm and its lawyers

Reviewing the Firm’s marketing materials for ethics compliance

Drafting and reviewing conflicts waivers, engagement letters and other client communications and documents to ensure compliance with ethical and professional standards

Reviewing, and providing advice on, outside counsel guidelines

Advising lawyers on issues relating to bar admission, unauthorized practice of law, state registration requirements and continuing legal education compliance

Researching and analyzing legal malpractice issues and potential claims

Serving as a liaison with the Firm’s professional liability carrier

Work with the Firm’s General Counsel and Deputy General Counsel on legal matters for the Firm

Assist with all other projects and special requests as needed

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Active license to practice lawLegal ethicsLoss preventionRules of Professional Conduct

Required

Juris Doctor (JD) and active license to practice law in the United States required

Four years’ experience with strong knowledge of legal ethics and loss prevention

Knowledge of Rules of Professional Conduct

Excellent oral, written and interpersonal communication skills; must be able to articulate issues accurately, clearly and succinctly

Strong analytical and problem solving abilities needed to address complex questions and issues

Must have strong organizational skills and be extremely detail-oriented; issue-tracking, follow-up and resolution skills are essential

Ability to work in a fast-paced, demanding, deadline-driven environment and respond appropriately to shifting priorities

Must maintain confidentiality and use discretion with sensitive information

Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively

Company

Barnes & Thornburg LLP

Going the extra mile to help you with your complex legal needs.

Founded in 1982

Indianapolis, Indiana, USA

1,001-5,000 employees

http://www.btlaw.com/

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