Conflicts Attorney

Lewis Brisbois; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 130,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

401(k) with employer match

Job summary

Lewis Brisbois, a leading AmLaw 100 firm in the United States, is seeking a Conflicts Attorney to join the Office of General Counsel. The role focuses on reviewing conflicts checks for new matters and hires, identifying conflicts, and coordinating resolution with firm attorneys and staff.

The ideal candidate holds a JD with active bar membership and 3+ years in a conflicts role within a large firm, with knowledge of Aderant Expert preferred.

Qualifications

• JD with active bar membership in good standing.
• Minimum three years’ experience as a conflicts attorney in a large law firm is preferred.
• At least one year of lateral hire conflicts checks experience preferred.
• Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information with discretion.
• Strong verbal and written communication, and excellent organizational and analytical skills.
• High attention to detail; self-motivated, collaborative, and able to work under deadlines.
• Experience with Aderant Expert is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Review and analyze conflicts check reports for new matters.
• Identify and resolve conflicts issues in collaboration with firm attorneys and staff.
• Assist in conflicts clearance during lateral hires and staff hires.

Skills

Discretion

Analytical ability

Verbal and written communication

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Work under pressure

Self-motivated

Education

Juris Doctor (JD) and active state bar

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.

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 is preferred but not required
• 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

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