Conflicts Clearance Attorney

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

Job summary

Holland & Knight seeks a Conflicts Attorney to support the conflicts clearing team in managing conflict resolution for new business intake. Oversight from the Professional Standards Partner ensures risk protection for the firm and clients.

Some in-person presence for annual/bi-annual events and quarterly meetings may be required; position can be based from any U.S. office within reasonable commuting distance.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctorate from an accredited law school and U.S. bar admission.
• Minimum education: 5+ years legal experience, preferably with a large law firm in conflicts of interest or professional responsibility.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Draft and analyze engagement or scope letters.
• Draft waiver letters as needed to clear conflicts of interest.
• Ensure new clients and matters are processed correctly.
• Consult with Finance or Legal teams when necessary to process new business requests.
• Answer questions related to conflicts of interest, business intake, and 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.

Skills

Organization & prioritization

Communication

Independence under pressure

Discretion & judgment

Analytical thinking

Research & problem solving

Education

Juris Doctorate (JD)

Bar admission in the United States

Job description

Holland & Knight seeks a Conflicts Attorney to support the conflicts clearing team in managing conflict resolution for new business intake. Oversight from the Professional Standards Partner ensures risk protection for the firm and clients.

Some in-person presence for annual/bi-annual events and quarterly meetings may be required; position can be based from any U.S. office within reasonable commuting distance.