Conflicts Attorney

Lewis Brisbois; San Diego (CA); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Lewis Brisbois is seeking a Conflicts Attorney to join the Conflicts Department within the Office of General Counsel. The role involves reviewing conflicts checks for new matters and hires, identifying conflicts, and working with lawyers to resolve them.

The position leverages Aderant Expert and has hybrid/remote possibilities. The ideal candidate holds a JD with active bar membership and at least three years of large-firm experience in conflicts checks, with strong discretion and communication

Qualifications

• JD required and active bar membership in good standing.
• Minimum 3 years of experience as a conflicts attorney in a large law firm.
• Experience with lateral hire conflicts checks preferred.
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.
• Strong verbal and written communication and analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Review and analyze conflicts check reports for new matters and hires.
• Identify potential conflicts and escalate/resolve with attorneys and staff.
• Assist in the conflicts clearance process using Aderant Expert where applicable.

Skills

Conflicts analysis

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Discretion

Team collaboration

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Active state bar membership

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

Minimum Salary

USD $120,000.00/Yr.

Maximum Salary

USD $140,000.00/Yr.