Conflicts Attorney

Holland & Knight LLP; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 95,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental & vision

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401(k) & profit sharing

FSAs/HSAs

Paid holidays

Parental leave

Job summary

Holland & Knight LLP in Dallas seeks an experienced conflicts and client intake professional to support attorneys by processing new matters, performing conflicts checks, and ensuring compliance with firm policies.

The role requires a Juris Doctorate with 5+ years of law firm experience in conflicts of interest, excellent communication, and meticulous attention to detail; you will collaborate with Finance and Legal teams and help maintain ethical walls.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctorate from an accredited law school and U.S. bar admission.
• 5+ years legal experience in conflicts of interest or professional responsibility, preferably at a large law firm.
• Ability to organize, prioritize, and communicate clearly in a dynamic environment.

Responsibilities

• Process intake of prospective clients and matters for firm attorneys.
• Perform conflicts checks, review reports, and identify potential conflicts.
• Draft and analyze engagement letters and waiver letters as needed.
• Coordinate with Finance and Legal teams to process new business requests.
• Maintain ethical walls and monitor ethics rules and case law changes.
• Answer questions related to conflicts of interest and firm policies.

Skills

Organize & prioritize

Communication skills

Independent work

Discretion

Analytical thinking

Research & data skills

Knowledge of conflicts of interest

Education

Juris Doctorate

Tools

Legal databases

Job description

Description:

We are a Firm where people truly believe in what they do and strive to achieve the highest standards of performance and success.

This position may be filled out of our Dallas office.

Key Responsibilities Include:

• Process the intake of prospective new clients and matters on behalf of firm attorneys.
• Perform conflicts checks, review conflict reports, and identify potential conflicts of interest.
• Communicate with affected attorneys to resolve any such conflicts.
• Obtain accurate due diligence where required for processing new clients and matters.
• Draft and analyze engagement or scope letters.
• Draft waiver letters as needed to clear conflicts of interest.
• Ensure the new clients and matters are processed correctly.
• Consult with the Finance or Legal teams when necessary to process new business requests.
• Answer questions related to conflicts of interest, business intake, and other firm policies.
• Erect and maintain ethical walls and other legal screens as required.
• Monitor changes in ethics rules, ethics opinions, and case law regarding conflicts of interest.
• Monitor client mergers and acquisitions to identify and resolve conflicts of interest.
• Assist with keeping all shared documents current and accurate.
• Special projects and additional duties as assigned.

Skills Required:

• Ability to organize and prioritize work in a dynamic and complex environment to meet deadlinesand manage a heavy workload.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently and effectively, under pressure, with minimal direct supervision.
• Ability to exercise the appropriate amount of discretion in escalating and communicating issues.
• Ability to analyze and interpret information from a variety of sources.
• Ability to use critical and creative thinking, with strong attention to detail, to draw valid conclusions and develop solutions to complex problems.
• Strong research, computer, and database skills.
• Knowledge of conflicts of interest principles under the Rules of Professional Conduct.

Qualifications:

• Juris Doctorate from an accredited law school and U.S. bar admission, preferably in a jurisdiction where the firm has an office.

Minimum Education:

• 5+ years legal experience, preferably with a large law firm in the area of conflicts of interest or professional responsibility.

Benefits:

Our goal is to promote a work environment in which individuals have access to the resources they need to be their best both professionally and personally, which includes resources that encourage individuals to focus on their health and well-being.

• comprehensive medical (PPO and HDHPs), dental and vision plans including coverage for domestic partners
• life and AD&D insurance
• short and long term disability insurance
• tax-advantaged accounts for health care expenses, including FSAs and HSAs
• FSAs for dependent care
• health advocacy services
• behavioral health and counseling resources for all family members
• 401(k)
• profit sharing
• backup dependent care
• senior care planning support
• resources for individuals with development disabilities and their caregivers
• and paid holidays and other paid time off, including paid leave for new parents.

Holland & Knight is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or related conditions, transgender status, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status or any other factor prohibited by law.

Personal Information collected from applicants will be used for the purpose of processing the application throughout any recruitment or employment process, as well as inclusion in a personnel file. Categories of data collected may include name, address, phone numbers, email, Social Security Number, and signature. Holland & Knight may collect further information if you consent to a background check. This includes criminal background, employment, and certifications. Please visit Legal Information Portal for Holland & Knight LLP’s privacy policies.