Conflicts Attorney

Haynes and Boone, LLP; Town of Texas, Fort Worth (WI, TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Haynes and Boone, LLP seeks a Conflicts Analyst to manage conflicts of interest issues, draft waivers, and advise attorneys on ethical obligations in a large firm environment.

The role involves background research on new clients, legal research on professional responsibility, and performing conflicts checks after hours as needed.

Qualifications

• Understanding of large law firm processes and practice areas.
• Knowledge of Rules of Professional Conduct and ethics opinions relating to conflicts of interest.
• Experience with legal research and writing.
• Attention to detail and ability to work independently with sound judgments.
• Strong time management and ability to manage multiple projects independently.
• Solid legal research and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Analyze conflicts of interest issues independently relating to new firm business, lateral attorneys, new staff, and potential merger candidates.
• Draft conflict waivers and ethical walls as needed to resolve potential conflicts of interest.
• Advise attorneys regarding ethical obligations relating to conflicts of interest and other issues covered by the Rules of Professional Conduct.
• Conduct background research on new clients.
• Perform legal research and prepare memoranda relating to professional responsibility and risk management.
• Perform after-hours, weekend, and holiday conflicts checks as assigned.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

Skills

Law firm processes

Rules of Professional Conduct

Legal research

Attention to detail

Time management

Communication skills

Education

JD from accredited law school

Job description

Essential Duties

• Analyze conflicts of interest issues independently relating to new firm business, lateral attorneys, new staff, and potential merger candidates
• Draft conflict waivers and ethical walls as needed to resolve potential conflicts of interest
• Advise attorneys regarding ethical obligations relating to conflicts of interest and other issues covered by the Rules of Professional Conduct
• Conduct background research on new clients
• Perform legal research and prepare memoranda relating to professional responsibility and risk management.
• Perform after-hours, weekend, and holiday conflicts checks as assigned.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

Reporting Relationship

This position reports directly to the Director of Conflicts and Records. Subordinate staff: This position has no subordinate staff.

Qualifications

• This position requires a working understanding of large law firm processes and procedures as well as general familiarity with the various practice areas handled by the firm.
• A working understanding of the Rules of Professional Conduct and ethics law and opinions relating to conflicts of interest is essential.
• Experience with legal research and writing.
• Attention to detail and ability to work independently while making sound judgments.
• Effective time management and the ability to independently manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Solid legal research and communication skills.

Education

JD from accredited law school required.

License

License to practice law in US jurisdiction required.

Physical Demands

• Must be able to move around the office up to 15% of the time to make copies, fax, file, etc;
• Remains stationary at least 75% of the time;
• This position constantly operates, computers and other office productivity machines (e.g., fax machine, copier, printer, etc);
• Occasionally required to move documents or files weighing up to 25 lbs;
• This position requires constant communication and exchange of information with the Firm attorneys, clients and staff;
• This position must be able to inspect and observe information on a computer screen at least 80% of the time.

Working Conditions

• Will work in a standard Office environment using standard office equipment including, but not limited to, personal computer, copy/fax machine, telephone.
• Working additional hours beyond the normal schedule may be required to meet firm or client demands.

About the Firm

At Haynes and Boone, our people are the driving force behind our success. Because we value the role every individual plays in how we deliver exceptional legal services, we hire people who will contribute to our professional reputation, enhance client relationships and share in our success. Haynes and Boone is one of the largest law firms in Dallas, and it continues to grow. In 2023, Haynes and Boone moved its headquarters to a new 27-story office tower in the Harwood District of uptown Dallas. Lawyers in our Dallas office serve all the firm’s practice and industry areas – including corporate, litigation, banking/finance, insurance law, healthcare law, labor and employment, estate planning, real estate, bankruptcy, intellectual property, white collar crime, and antitrust. Our Dallas lawyers are widely recognized in their practice areas in publications such as The Best Lawyers in America directory (Woodward/White, Inc.) and the Chambers USA legal directory (Chambers & Partners). This office attracts high-energy, technically proficient people who enjoy working in a collegial environment. We are committed to having an inclusive workforce that reflects our communities, and we seek highly motivated lawyers and staff who value our culture of respect and teamwork. Haynes Boone is among the fastest-growing firms in the Am Law 100, providing full-service counsel across sectors, including corporate, energy, financial services, real estate, restructuring, litigation, intellectual property and specialty transactions. The firm represents companies at all stages – many in the Fortune 500 and S&P 500 and hundreds that are well-funded, exchange-listed, privately held and/or in emerging-growth mode. More than 700 lawyers practice across 19 global offices in California, Colorado, Illinois, New York, North Carolina, Texas, Virginia, Washington, D.C., London, Mexico City and Shanghai. Our Vision of Success: Excellence in inclusion and engagement is a Haynes and Boone core value. We recruit the best and the brightest and seek to attract, retain, and promote individuals who reflect the global marketplace, our clients, and the communities we serve. We strive to create an environment in which each individual at every level has the opportunity to succeed professionally, regardless of age, disability, ethnicity, gender, gender identity and expression, national origin, parental status, race, religion, sexual orientation, and/or socio-economic experiences. We recognize that our commitment to inclusion and engagement enhances our other core values of commitment to client service and a teamwork culture. Our Culture and Values: Our actions and decisions are driven by our culture and core values: A client-first focus that demands superior service Teamwork Accountability Mutual respect and trust Civility and humility Inclusion and engagement Highest ethical standards Planning for the firm's long-term best interests The greater good of the firm over the individual Sound financial management Long-term stability Community and civic engagement Our Brand: A unique culture and work environment An exceptional law firm to work for and to be from Leaders in energy, technology, financial services, and private equity Understands and delivers value solutions Works cooperatively with non-legal service providers to deliver integrated solutions A community leader and influencer Commitment to wellness for attorneys and staff