Conflicts Attorney (AmLaw100)

Position : Conflicts Attorney

Law Firm : AmLaw100

Team Size : 30

Location : CT Hybrid

Target Salary : $140,000 - $160,000

Type : Fulltime, Direct Hire

Job Description :

• Review and analyze new business conflict of interest reports, identify potential conflicts of interest, and assist Partners / Associates in resolving them.
• Review and analyze lateral materials and conflict of interest reports and identify potential conflicts of interest; assist Partners and Firm Management in resolving same.
• Provide concise summaries of potential conflict issues and steps required for resolution.
• Conduct online searches and use web-based research tools, company websites and / or public databases to determine relevant information about potential representations.
• Discuss conflict of interest and loss prevention issues with Partners, Associates, New Business Analysts, etc. to identify and resolve potential conflicts of interest.
• Exercise discretion and independent professional judgment with respect to the identification and resolution of potential conflicts of interest.
• Draft clear engagement and waiver letters, as necessary, and follow up to ensure waivers are obtained before new clients / matters are opened.
• Review language in Partner / Associate drafted waiver and engagement letters to ensure that they adequately address conflicts concerns and engagement issues.
• Review outside counsel guidelines to identify deviations from the Firm’s engagement policies; work with relevant Attorneys to appropriately address deviations.
• Confirm need for ethical walls to screen individuals from particular clients and matters; manage and maintain the Firm’s processes for implementing walls.

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