Conflicts Attorney

Holland & Knight LLP; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 144,000 - 216,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus opportunities

Excellent benefits package

Paid holidays and time off

Job summary

Holland & Knight LLP in Portland or Seattle seeks a Conflicts Attorney to support the conflicts clearing team under the Professional Standards Partner. You will manage conflict checks for new matters, draft engagement and waiver letters, and ensure accurate due diligence and processing of new clients and matters.

This role requires strong organization, clear communication, independent work, and discretion in escalating issues, with periodic in-person attendance for team events and quarterly

Qualifications

• Juris Doctorate from an accredited law school and US bar admission.
• Minimum 5+ years legal experience, preferably with a large law firm in conflicts or professional responsibility.
• Experience with conflicts of interest principles and related rules.

Responsibilities

• Process intake of prospective clients and matters for firm Attorneys.
• Perform conflicts checks and review conflict reports.
• Communicate with affected attorneys to resolve conflicts.
• Obtain accurate due diligence for new clients and matters.
• Draft and analyze engagement or scope letters.
• Draft waiver letters to clear conflicts of interest.
• Ensure new clients and matters are processed correctly.
• Consult with Finance or Legal to process requests.
• Answer questions on conflicts of interest and firm policies.
• Erect and maintain ethical walls and legal screens.
• Monitor ethics rules and case law for conflicts of interest.
• Monitor client mergers and acquisitions for conflicts.

Skills

Organize and prioritize work

Communication skills

Independent work under pressure

Discretion in escalation

Information analysis

Critical thinking

Research skills

Education

Juris Doctorate

US bar admission

Tools

Legal research tools

Database skills

Job description

We are a Firm where people truly believe in what they do and strive to achieve the highest standards of performance and success.

This position may be filled out of our Portland, or Seattle office.

We are seeking a Conflicts Attorney within the conflicts clearing team. With the appropriate oversight from the firm’s Professional Standards Partner, the Conflicts Attorney will assist with managing the conflict resolution process related to new business intake, while protecting the firm and its clients from adversity and risk. Periodic in-person presence is required for annual or bi-annual weekend team building events. Attendance at in-person quarterly meetings may also be required, depending on a person's location. This position can be based within a reasonable commuting distance of any of our U.S. offices.

Key Responsibilities Include

• Process the intake of prospective new clients and matters on behalf of firm attorneys.
• Perform conflicts checks, review conflict reports, and identify potential conflicts of interest.
• Communicate with affected attorneys to resolve any such conflicts.
• Obtain accurate due diligence where required for processing new clients and matters.
• Draft and analyze engagement or scope letters.
• Draft waiver letters as needed to clear conflicts of interest.
• Ensure the new clients and matters are processed correctly.
• Consult with the Finance or Legal teams when necessary to process new business requests.
• Answer questions related to conflicts of interest, business intake, and other firm policies.
• Erect and maintain ethical walls and other legal screens as required.
• Monitor changes in ethics rules, ethics opinions, and case law regarding conflicts of interest.
• Monitor client mergers and acquisitions to identify and resolve conflicts of interest.
• Assist with keeping all shared documents current and accurate.
• Special projects and additional duties as assigned.

Skills Required

• Ability to organize and prioritize work in a dynamic and complex environment to meet deadlines and manage a heavy workload.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently and effectively, under pressure, with minimal direct supervision.
• Ability to exercise the appropriate amount of discretion in escalating and communicating issues.
• Ability to analyze and interpret information from a variety of sources.
• Ability to use critical and creative thinking, with strong attention to detail, to draw valid conclusions and develop solutions to complex problems.
• Strong research, computer, and database skills.
• Knowledge of conflicts of interest principles under the Rules of Professional Conduct.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctorate from an accredited law school and U.S. bar admission, preferably in a jurisdiction where the firm has an office.

Minimum Education

• 5+ years legal experience, preferably with a large law firm in the area of conflicts of interest or professional responsibility.

This position may be filled in multiple locations. In accordance with applicable Pay Transparency Laws, the pay range(s) for this position are listed below. These ranges may not be applicable to other locations. An individual's actual compensation will depend on the individual's qualifications and experience. In addition to the base compensation, Holland & Knight provides bonus opportunities and an exceptional benefits package.

Washington: $144,000.00 - $216,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Our goal is to promote a work environment in which individuals have access to the resources they need to be their best both professionally and personally, which includes resources that encourage individuals to focus on their health and well-being.

Below are the benefits we offer: comprehensive medical (PPO and HDHPs), dental and vision plans including coverage for domestic partners; life and AD&D insurance; short and long term disability insurance; tax-advantaged accounts for health care expenses, including FSAs and HSAs; FSAs for dependent care; health advocacy services; behavioral health and counseling resources for all family members; 401(k); profit sharing; backup dependent care; senior care planning support; resources for individuals with development disabilities and their caregivers; and paid holidays and other paid time off, including paid leave for new parents.

Holland & Knight is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or related conditions, transgender status, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status or any other factor prohibited by law.

Applicants who are interested in applying for a position and require an accommodation during the process should contact [e-mail].

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