Conflicts Attorney

Lewis Brisbois; Phoenix (AZ); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Lewis Brisbois, a full-service AmLaw 100 firm, seeks a Conflicts Attorney in the Conflicts Department of the Office of General Counsel. You will review conflicts reports for new matters, lateral hires, and staff hires, identifying conflicts and working with attorneys to clear them.

The role uses Aderant Expert and has hybrid/remote options. The candidate should have a JD and active bar membership, plus 3+ years of conflicts experience in a large firm, with 1+ year of lateral hire checks

Qualifications

• JD and active bar membership in good standing.
• 3+ years of experience as a Conflicts Attorney in a large law firm.
• 1+ year of lateral hire conflicts checks preferred.

Responsibilities

• Review and analyze conflicts check reports for new firm matters, lateral attorney hires, and staff hires.
• Identify potential conflicts and work with attorneys and staff to resolve and clear conflicts of interest.
• Utilize Aderant Expert to support the conflicts resolution process.

Skills

Conflicts checks

Analytical abilities

Communication

Discretion

Detail orientation

Collaborative work

Education

Juris Doctor (JD) and bar admission

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. This position is hybrid; fully remote opportunities are available.

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
• 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