Conflicts Attorney

Lewis Brisbois Bisgaard & Smith LLP; Costa Mesa (CA); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

401(k) with employer match

Job summary

Lewis Brisbois Bisgaard & Smith LLP is seeking a Conflicts Attorney to join its Conflicts Department within the Office of General Counsel. The role reviews and analyzes conflicts check reports for new matters, lateral hires, and staff hires, identifying conflicts and working with attorneys to resolve and clear them.

The position leverages Aderant Expert software and offers hybrid work with remote possibilities.

Qualifications

• JD and active bar membership in good standing.
• 3+ years of experience as a Conflicts Attorney in a large law firm.
• 1+ year of lateral hire conflicts checks preferred.
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with excellent organizational and analytical abilities.
• High attention to detail and ability to work under pressure to meet deadlines.
• Experience with Aderant Expert is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Review and analyze conflicts check reports for new firm matters and hires.
• Identify potential conflicts issues and work with firm attorneys and staff to resolve and clear conflicts of interest.
• Support conflicts resolution process using Aderant Expert software.
• Maintain and organize conflicts records and documentation.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Discretion with confidential info

Communication skills

Detail oriented

Organizational skills

Education

Juris Doctor (JD) and active bar membership

Tools

Aderant Expert

Job description

Overview

Lewis Brisbois, a full-service AmLaw 100 firm, is seeking a Conflicts Attorney to join the Conflicts Department within the Office of General Counsel. This role is responsible for reviewing and analyzing conflicts check reports for new firm matters, lateral attorney hires, and legal support staff hires. The Conflicts Attorney will identify potential conflicts issues and work closely with firm attorneys and staff to resolve and clear conflicts of interest. The conflicts resolution process is supported by Aderant Expert software. This position has no billable hour requirement. This position is hybrid; fully remote opportunities are available.

We offer competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and a 401(k) with employer match. Lewis Brisbois also provides excellent opportunities for professional growth and advancement within a collaborative team environment.

Responsibilities

Position Requirements

• Juris Doctor (JD) and active membership, in good standing, with any state bar
• At least three (3) years of experience as a Conflicts Attorney in a large law firm environment
• At least one (1) year of cumulative experience conducting lateral hire conflicts checks is preferred
• Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information with discretion
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with excellent organizational and analytical abilities
• High attention to detail, self-motivated, collaborative, and able to work efficiently under pressure to meet deadlines
• Experience with Aderant Expert is preferred but not required

Minimum Salary

USD $120,000.00/Yr.

Maximum Salary

USD $140,000.00/Yr.