Conflicts & Ethics Attorney – Remote-Ready

MMM LEGAL GROUP; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Taft Stettinius & Hollister LLP is seeking a motivated Conflicts Attorney to join its Conflicts team across multiple U.S. offices, including Chicago.

The ideal candidate has 2+ years in a conflicts department at a mid-size to large law firm and can handle conflicts analyses and ethical screening with diligence. Under the direction of Conflicts Counsel, you will prepare search reports, draft ethical wall memorandums, manage walls, and assist in onboarding lateral matters, while providing

Qualifications

• Intapp experience strongly preferred.
• Manage multiple tasks in a high-volume, fast-paced environment.
• Think critically, independently and decisively.
• Strong problem-solving and time management skills.
• Take initiative and adapt to changes in workflow, processes and procedures.
• Work effectively in a team atmosphere.
• Acute attention to detail with excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication.
• Able to scale communications to all levels and simplify complex issues.
• Juris Doctor required.
• 2+ years of experience in a conflicts department at a mid- to large-sized law firm.
• Knowledge of professional responsibility and ethics rules pertaining to conflicts.

Responsibilities

• Review, analyze and articulate conflicts search results for new business and lateral hires.
• Identify potential conflict issues and determine appropriate steps for resolution.
• Collaborate with Conflicts Counsel, General Counsel, firm attorneys and the conflicts team to resolve conflict issues.
• Assist new firm attorneys in transitioning lateral clients and matters, including drafting engagement letters and conflict waivers.
• Draft and distribute ethical screen memorandums; set up new ethical walls and manage existing walls using firm software.
• Identify opportunities to streamline processes to reduce risk and increase efficiency.
• Assist in the development and training of department employees.
• Assist in large-scale review and cleanup of the firm's existing client/matter information and conflicts database.
• Provide excellent customer service to legal assistants and firm attorneys.
• Travel within the U.S. to other offices as required.
• Must have ability and willingness to work remotely outside of normal business hours as needed.

Skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Communication skills

Education

Juris Doctor

Tools

Intapp

Job description

Taft Stettinius & Hollister LLP is seeking a motivated Conflicts Attorney to join its Conflicts team across multiple U.S. offices, including Chicago.

The ideal candidate has 2+ years in a conflicts department at a mid-size to large law firm and can handle conflicts analyses and ethical screening with diligence. Under the direction of Conflicts Counsel, you will prepare search reports, draft ethical wall memorandums, manage walls, and assist in onboarding lateral matters, while providing