Associate Attorney

Permanent Placements LLC; Los Angeles (CA); Hybrid; USD 130,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote flexibility

Occasional in-office

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) plan

Paid parental leave

Paid time off

Disability coverage

Wellness programs

Job summary

Permanent Placements LLC is assisting a leading Am Law client in hiring a Conflicts Attorney for the Risk Management and Conflicts team. This position offers substantial remote work flexibility with occasional in-office attendance and emphasizes professional responsibility, conflicts analysis, and law firm risk management.

The successful candidate will review and resolve conflicts for new clients, matters, and lateral hires, working closely with firm attorneys, compliance professionals, and

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school.
• Active license to practice law in the United States.
• Experience as a practicing attorney and/or conflicts attorney in a law firm environment preferred.
• Strong understanding of legal ethics and professional responsibility rules.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong legal research and writing abilities.
• Ability to communicate complex conflicts issues clearly and effectively.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage competing priorities in a high-volume environment.

Responsibilities

• Review, analyze, and resolve conflicts of interest for new clients, matters, and hires.
• Maintain and apply ABA Model Rules and jurisdiction ethics rules.
• Research domestic and international professional responsibility requirements.
• Draft, review, and coordinate conflict waivers, ethical wall documentation, and risk materials.
• Develop conflict search strategies and analyze conflict reports.
• Coordinate with attorneys, compliance professionals, and leadership on conflicts.
• Review lateral hire conflict analyses and assist with conflict resolution for incoming attorneys.
• Conduct legal research and prepare written guidance on conflicts and professional responsibility.
• Assist with attorney and staff training on conflicts procedures and firm policies.
• Support departmental projects and risk management initiatives.

Skills

Legal ethics

Professional responsibility

Attorney conflicts of interest

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Legal research

Legal writing

Communication

Organization

Prioritization

Education

J.D. from an accredited law school

Tools

Relational database systems

Conflict management software

Job description

Our client, a leading Am Law firm, is seeking a Conflicts Attorney to join its Risk Management and Conflicts team. This position offers substantial remote work flexibility with occasional in-office attendance and presents an excellent opportunity for an attorney interested in professional responsibility, conflicts analysis, and law firm risk management.

The successful candidate will play a critical role in reviewing and resolving conflicts issues related to new clients, new matters, lateral hires, and ongoing representations while working closely with firm attorneys, compliance professionals, and leadership.

Responsibilities

• Review, analyze, and resolve conflicts of interest issues related to:
• New client engagements
• New matters
• Additional parties added to existing matters
• Attorney lateral hires
• Maintain and apply knowledge of ABA Model Rules of Professional Conduct and applicable jurisdictional ethics rules
• Research and analyze domestic and international professional responsibility requirements
• Review intake submissions to ensure complete and accurate conflict information
• Develop conflict search strategies and analyze conflict reports
• Identify potential legal and business conflicts and recommend appropriate resolutions
• Draft, review, and coordinate:
• Conflict waivers
• Ethical wall documentation
• Other risk management materials
• Establish and manage ethical screens and information barriers
• Coordinate directly with attorneys, compliance professionals, and firm leadership on conflict issues
• Review lateral hire conflict analyses and assist with conflict resolution for incoming attorneys
• Conduct legal research and prepare written guidance regarding conflicts and professional responsibility issues
• Assist with attorney and staff training on conflicts procedures and firm policies
• Support departmental projects and risk management initiatives

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school
• Active license to practice law in the United States
• Experience as a practicing attorney and/or conflicts attorney in a law firm environment preferred
• Strong understanding of:
• Legal ethics
• Professional responsibility rules
• Attorney conflicts of interest
• Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills
• Strong legal research and writing abilities
• Excellent judgment and decision-making skills
• Ability to communicate complex conflicts issues clearly and effectively
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to manage competing priorities in a high-volume environment

Preferred Experience

• Large law firm conflicts experience
• Experience reviewing and resolving conflicts related to:
• New matters
• International representations
• Familiarity with:
• Relational database systems
• Conflict management software

Why This Opportunity

Our client offers attorneys the opportunity to work in a sophisticated professional responsibility environment supporting a nationally recognized law firm. Benefits include:

Benefits include:

• Significant remote work flexibility
• Exposure to complex legal ethics and risk management issues
• Direct collaboration with firm leadership and attorneys across multiple practices
• A stable and highly specialized career path
• Professional development opportunities within a growing risk management function
• Salary Range: $130,000 - $150,000 annually
• Compensation based on experience, qualifications, and other job-related factors

Benefits include:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) plan with employer contribution
• Paid parental leave
• Transportation and commuter benefits
• Generous paid time off
• Short-term and long-term disability coverage
• Additional wellness and employee support programs

Schedule & Work Arrangement

• Primarily remote
• Occasional in-office attendance required
• Participation in after-hours conflicts coverage rotation required

Application Requirements

• Resume
• Additional supporting materials as requested during the hiring process