Conflicts Attorney

Lewis Brisbois Bisgaard & Smith LLP; Portland (OR); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Lewis Brisbois Bisgaard & Smith LLP is seeking a Conflicts Attorney to join the Conflicts Department within the Office of General Counsel. The role focuses on reviewing conflicts check reports for new matters and hires, identifying issues, and working with attorneys to resolve conflicts of interest.

The position operates in a hybrid environment with fully remote opportunities available, supports professional growth, and offers comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• JD in good standing with any state bar.
• 3+ years of conflicts attorney experience in a large law firm.
• 1+ year of lateral hire conflicts checks preferred.
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion; strong communication and analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Review and analyze conflicts check reports for new matters and hires.
• Identify potential conflicts and work with attorneys to resolve and clear issues.
• Support conflicts resolution using Aderant Expert and collaborate with firm staff.

Skills

Conflicts resolution

Discretion

Analytical thinking

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

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