Conflicts Staff Attorney

Sidley Austin LLP; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious law firm in Houston seeks a Conflicts Staff Attorney to assist in identifying and resolving potential conflicts issues firm-wide. The role requires a Juris Doctor and bar admission, with a strong focus on analytical skills. Responsibilities include reviewing conflicts reports and preparing summaries for lawyers while maintaining confidentiality. Candidates should demonstrate excellent organizational and communication abilities. This position contributes to the firm's compliance and operational standards.

Responsibilities

• Review and analyze conflicts reports for all new business and changes in current matters.
• Prepare Conflicts Summary for Firm lawyers outlining results.
• Work closely with Firm lawyers to implement screening requirements and answer inquiries.
• Study and stay current with laws and rules pertaining to conflicts of interest.
• Maintain records for timely completion of all conflicts review projects.

Skills

Strong organizational skills

Strong attention to detail

Good judgment

Strong interpersonal communication skills

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Ability to work under pressure

Education

Juris Doctor

Admission to a bar in jurisdiction where Firm has office

Tools

Microsoft Office

Intapp Open

Elite Enterprise

LegalKey

Compliguard Analyze

CapitalIQ

Bureau van Dijk

Job description

The Conflicts Staff Attorney (CSA) will be responsible for assisting with the review, identification, and resolution of potential conflicts issues Firmwide, including all new business and client matters.

This position will report to the Conflicts New Business Senior Managers and will work closely with the Director of Conflicts / Operations, Conflicts and New Business, the Office of General Counsel, and Firm partners.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Review and analyze conflicts reports for all new business, informational requests, and changes in current matters that arise
• Review search results generated by the Conflicts Analysts and identify potential conflicts of interest with respect to all new business.
• Prepare a Conflicts Summary for Firm lawyers outlining conflicts results
• Work closely with Firm lawyers, Director of Operations, and NB CSA Senior Managers to implement screening requirements, obtain waivers and answer other conflicts inquiries as required.
• Perform analysis and reviews of new business forms and provide assistance with the new business intake process as needed.
• Draft engagement letters, waivers, and screens as needed.
• Participate in weekly meetings of the Conflicts Staff Attorneys
• Assist with onboarding laterals as needed.
• Study and stay current with laws and rules pertaining to conflicts of interest with respect to each jurisdiction in which the Firm maintains offices.
• Maintain records for tracking and timely completion of all conflicts review projects undertaken.
• Perform various special projects and duties as assigned.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the Duties and Responsibilities (Duties) above satisfactorily and meet the requirements below. The requirements listed below are representative of the minimum knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job. If you need such an accommodation, please email [e-mail] (current employees should contact Human Resources).

Education and/or Experience

Required

• Juris Doctor
• Admission to a bar in jurisdiction where Firm has office

Preferred

• Proficiency in Boolean searching and one or more enterprise conflicts search applications (such as Intapp Open, Elite Enterprise, LegalKey, Compliguard Analyze, etc.)
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (especially Word and Excel)
• Database Research Experience and/or experience with corporate research resources (including CapitalIQ and/or Bureau van Dijk)

Other Skills and Abilities

The following will also be required of the successful candidate:

• Strong organizational skills
• Strong attention to detail
• Good judgment
• Strong interpersonal communication skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Able to work harmoniously and effectively with others
• Able to preserve confidentiality and exercise discretion
• Able to work under pressure
• Able to manage multiple projects with competing deadlines and priorities

Sidley Austin LLP is an Equal Opportunity Employer