Conflicts Attorney

Lewis Brisbois; Kansas City (MO); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k) with employer match

Hybrid work environment

Job summary

Lewis Brisbois, a leading AmLaw 100 firm, seeks a Conflicts Attorney for the Conflicts Department in the Office of General Counsel. You will review conflicts checks for new matters and hires, identify issues, and work with attorneys to resolve conflicts of interest. Proficiency with Aderant Expert is a plus, and there is no billable hour requirement.

The role offers competitive compensation with comprehensive benefits and opportunities for growth within a collaborative team.

Qualifications

• JD and active bar membership required.
• Minimum 3 years as a conflicts attorney in a large law firm preferred but not required.
• Experience conducting lateral hire conflicts checks preferred.
• Proven ability to handle confidential information with discretion.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills and analytical ability.

Responsibilities

• Review and analyze conflicts check reports for new matters and hires.
• Identify potential conflicts and work with firm attorneys to resolve and clear issues.
• Support conflicts resolution using Aderant Expert; ensure accuracy and timeliness.
• Interact with attorneys and staff to maintain conflict-free matters and documentation.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Analytical abilities

Organizational skills

Discretion

Collaboration

Ability to work under pressure

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Bar admission (any state)

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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