Conflicts Attorney

Gainor Staffing; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 125,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Gainor Staffing seeks a Conflicts Attorney in New York to support conflicts clearance, new business intake, and ethics-related matters. The role collaborates with attorneys and firm leadership on conflict analysis and resolution, ensuring compliance and timely guidance. Hybrid work in New York, NY is available.

The ideal candidate holds a J.D. with an active bar license, strong research and communication skills, and the ability to manage confidential information with discretion in a fast-paced

Qualifications

• J.D. with active bar membership in good standing.
• Strong legal research and analytical skills.
• Conflicts department experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Analyze conflicts reports for new matters, lateral hires, and intake requests.
• Research issues, advise attorneys, and support conflict resolution efforts.
• Draft waivers, consents, and implement ethical walls.
• Review intake forms, engagement letters, and client guidelines.
• Partner with Conflicts Counsel and General Counsel on conflicts-related matters.

Skills

Legal research

Analytical thinking

Discretion

Multitasking

Communication

Education

J.D. degree

Bar admission in good standing

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

A leading law firm is seeking a Conflicts Attorney to support conflicts clearance, new business intake, and ethics-related matters. This role works closely with attorneys and firm leadership on conflict analysis and resolution.

Who You Are

• You have a J.D. and active bar membership in good standing
• Strong legal research, analytical, and problem-solving skills
• Conflicts department experience preferred
• Excellent communication, organizational, and Microsoft Office skills
• Able to manage multiple priorities while handling confidential information with discretion

What You'll Do

• Analyze conflicts reports for new matters, lateral hires, and intake requests
• Research issues, advise attorneys, and support conflict resolution efforts
• Draft waivers, consents, and implement ethical walls
• Review intake forms, engagement letters, and client guidelines
• Partner with Conflicts Counsel and General Counsel on conflicts-related matters

What Success Looks Like

• Conflicts issues are identified and resolved efficiently
• Attorneys receive clear, timely guidance
• Intake and conflicts processes remain accurate and compliant
• Multiple deadlines are managed effectively in a fast-paced environment

Salary Range: $125,000 - $140,000 (annually based on experience)

Location: New York, NY (Hybrid)

Gainor is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at Gainor are based on business needs, job requirement and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender (including gender identity and expression), age, national origin, immigration status, marital or familial status, citizenship status, ancestry, physical or mental disability, genetic information, reproductive health decision making, veteran or military status, or any other characteristic or status protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.