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Conflicts Attorney (AmLaw100)

Conflicts Attorney (AmLaw100)

Plona PartnersBoston, MA, US
3 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
  • Permanent
Job description

Position : Conflicts Attorney

Law Firm : AmLaw100

Team Size : 30

Location : MA 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.

Skills / Qualifications

  • 3+ years of law firm experience, preferably in risk management or corporate compliance.
  • Law degree from an accredited law school.
  • Active bar licensure in at least one state and in good standing.
  • Experience in conflicts identification and clearance at a large law firm.
  • Experience with researching jurisdiction-specific rules as they relate to conflicts of interest.
  • Experience with iManage or other document management / document retention software used by major law firms.
  • Experience performing legal research and corporate family / affiliate research (Hoovers, Dun & Bradstreet, Lexis / Westlaw, etc.).
  • Experience with Intapp Open, Walls, Terms and Elite or other computerized conflicts systems.
  • Ability to supervise the work of Conflicts Analysts and train them as to system use, workflow and procedure.
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