Conflicts Attorney

Fisher Phillips, LLP; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with profit sharing

18 vacation days

10 sick days per year

10 paid holidays per year

Wellness programs

Telehealth services

Job summary

Fisher Phillips, LLP is seeking an experienced Conflicts Attorney to join the New Business Intake team. The role requires substantive conflicts experience and the ability to analyze conflict reports, apply ethical rules, and coordinate resolutions with Risk Management and General Counsel.

The position involves evaluating conflicts, drafting consents and waivers, and maintaining the conflicts database, with coverage for local business hours in designated East/West Coast regions.

Qualifications

• J.D. degree from an accredited law school and active bar membership.

Responsibilities

• Analyze conflict reports and identify potential conflicts of interest for new business, hires, and RFPs.

Skills

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Written and verbal communication

Time management

Independent and team-oriented

Education

Juris Doctor (J.D.)

Bar admission in relevant jurisdiction

Tools

Intapp Open

Intapp Walls

Job description

Fisher Phillips is a place where your ideas matter, your initiative is valued, and your work directly supports the success of employers navigating complex workplace challenges every day.

Our firm is building for the future: strengthening systems, investing in technology, and refining how we deliver exceptional client service. Professional staff here don’t just maintain processes – they help design better ones. If you’re forward-thinking, solutions-oriented, and eager to make a meaningful impact, you’ll find ample opportunity to shape how we work and how we grow.

Work Arrangement: Full-time, fully remote position (East Coast and West Coast US only). We are seeking two candidates based in these specific regions to provide coverage for local business hours.

Fisher Phillips, a premier international labor and employment law firm, is seeking an experienced Conflicts Attorney to join our New Business Intake team. This role is ideally suited for candidates with direct law-firm conflicts experience—those who regularly analyze conflict reports, apply ethical rules, coordinate resolutions, and collaborate with Risk Management, General Counsel, or Intake teams.

In this high-impact position, you will be responsible for evaluating and resolving potential conflicts involving new business, lateral hires, and RFPs. You’ll work closely with the General Counsel’s Office and attorneys across the firm, making informed decisions that directly protect the firm and its clients.

We’re looking for a detail-driven conflicts professional with 2+ years of hands‑on conflicts analysis in a law firm environment (such as Conflicts Attorney, Conflicts Analyst, Risk Management Attorney, or Ethics/Professional Responsibility role). Candidates without prior conflicts experience will not be considered for this position.

Please note: This role is not an entry point into practice. Applicants must have substantive conflicts or law-firm risk-management experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Analyze complex conflict reports and exercise independent judgement to identify potential conflict of interest issues with new business, legal hires, and requests for proposal.
• Conduct research to gather information or clarification on potential issues, including the appropriate jurisdictional conflict and/or ethical rules and opinions to assist in determining specific conflict resolution strategies.
• Collaborate with attorneys, paralegals, and support staff to gather necessary information for conflict analysis.
• Take initiative to analyze and resolve conflicts independently.
• Prepare clear and concise communications to attorneys, identifying all potential issues found in the conflict report in order to provide recommendations to attorneys and facilitate conflict resolution.
• Request and maintain all necessary supporting documentation to clear actual or potential conflict issues.
• Draft consents and conflicts waivers, ensuring compliance with legal and ethical standards.
• Provide assistance in managing client guidelines related to conflicts of interest, confidentiality, and ethical obligations.
• Prepare and implement ethical walls.
• Assist in developing and implementing conflicts policies and procedures.
• Provide guidance to New Business Intake Analysts with the goal of ensuring accuracy and consistency in preparation and analysis of conflict reports.
• Assist in training of New Business Intake staff and Firm administrative staff.
• Maintain knowledge of trends and developments involving legal and ethical rules related to conflicts of interest, confidentiality, and professional responsibility.
• Coordinate with the conflicts team to update and maintain the conflicts database and ensure accurate conflict reporting.
• Respond promptly to conflicts‑related inquiries from attorneys and staff.
• Maintain strict confidentiality and handle sensitive information with the utmost discretion.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school.
• Active membership in good standing with the bar association of the relevant jurisdiction.
• Minimum of 2 years of hands‑on conflicts experience in a law firm environment (e.g., Conflicts Attorney, Conflicts Analyst, Risk Management Attorney, or Professional Responsibility role).
• In‑depth knowledge of conflicts of interest rules, legal ethics, and professional responsibility.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills with the ability to assess complex legal scenarios.
• Excellent attention to detail and exceptional organizational skills.
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to handle multiple priorities and work under tight deadlines.
• Proficiency in using Intapp Open and Intapp Walls software and other relevant legal technology tools.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently as well as collaboratively in a team‑oriented environment.
• High level of professionalism, integrity, and ethical conduct.

Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with both the FCO and the California Fair Chance Act (FCA).

Equal Opportunity Employer

Fisher Phillips is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants, regardless of race, ethnicity, religion, sex (including related medical conditions), gender, sexual orientation, national origin, citizenship status, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, age, disability, or any other protected status, in compliance with all applicable laws.

Compensation

The salary range for this position is $120,000 -$160,000. Actual base pay within this range will be determined by several components, including but not limited to, location, relevant experience, internal equity, skills, qualifications, and other job‑related factors permitted by law.

Why Join Us

At Fisher Phillips, exceptional talent is the foundation of our success. Joining our team means collaborating in a professional, dynamic environment leveraging cutting‑edge technology. Our leadership fosters professional growth and provides opportunities to challenge yourself.

Our comprehensive benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k) with profit sharing, 18 days of vacation, accrue 10 sick days each calendar year and 10 paid holidays per benefit year. Wellness programs and 24/7 telehealth services support your overall well‑being. Visit www.fisherphillips.com to learn more.

Additional Notes

The statements in this position description are not necessarily all-inclusive. Additional duties and responsibilities may be assigned, and requirements may vary from time to time.

As part of our initial screening process, we may use an AI tool to compare the skills and job titles from your resume with the job description, using machine learning or artificial intelligence based on their contextual meaning and relevancy. This is NOT an automated employment decision tool (‘AEDT’) and will not be used to make selection decisions. It is only used (occasionally) in addition to manual screening.

If you are a resident of New York City and would like to request an alternative evaluation process or reasonable accommodation, please email [e-mail] .

Relocation costs are not covered. We are only accepting direct applicants; third‑party recruiters or agencies will not be considered. No phone inquiries, please.

Professional development is an integral part of how we operate. As our firm grows, so do the opportunities to expand your skills, take on new challenges, and build a career with long‑term potential. You’ll work alongside talented colleagues in a dynamic environment that values practical thinking, innovation, and continuous improvement. We encourage new ideas and empower our professionals to help move the needle.

Because professional growth should be continuous, we offer:

Learning and Development at Every Stage

12 Months of Learning

A program providing staff with monthly access to curated courses and resources designed to strengthen skills, broaden knowledge, and support long‑term career development.

For managers and emerging leaders, this ongoing program offers interactive workshops, tools, and practical guidance to strengthen leadership capabilities, support teams effectively, and make people‑centered decisions.

Benefits that Support Your Whole Life

Interview Process

Our staff professionals play an important role in supporting our attorneys, clients, and firm operations. Candidates selected to move forward will be contacted by a member of the hiring team and may participate in one or more virtual or in‑person interviews with hiring managers, attorneys, team members, or other firm representatives. We encourage you to learn about our firm and come prepared with thoughtful questions.

If you are selected for hire, a member of our recruiting team or the hiring manager will contact you to discuss next steps, followed by a written offer of employment confirming the details of the opportunity. Offer timing may vary based on business needs, office location, and role. All offers are contingent upon completion of the required pre‑employment conflict and background check.

Fisher Phillips Values

Our shared principles guide how we think, collaborate, and deliver, anchoring every decision in what’s right for our clients and each other.