Lateral Conflicts Staff Attorney

Sidley Austin; Washington; Hybrid; USD 146,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Sidley Austin LLP is seeking a Conflicts Staff Attorney to assist with review, identification, and resolution of potential conflicts for lateral hires. You will report to the Lateral Conflicts Associate Director and collaborate with the Senior Director of Conflicts / Operations, Conflicts and New Business, and Firm partners.

Responsibilities include preparing comprehensive Conflicts Summaries, communicating with partners and candidates, drafting waivers and screens, and helping streamline the

Qualifications

• J.D. from ABA-accredited law school and admission in good standing to the bar in at least one U.S. jurisdiction.
• Knowledge of rules of professional responsibility preferred.
• Conflicts clearance experience at a large law firm preferred.

Responsibilities

• Review search results and identify potential conflicts of interest for lateral hires.
• Communicate with Firm partners to resolve conflicts identified in searches.
• Prepare a Conflicts Summary listing clients and matters and potential conflicts and screens.
• Interact with lateral candidates for clarifications and questions.
• Participate in streamlining the lateral hire clearing process, including IT enhancements.
• Work with Firm lawyers and leadership to implement screening requirements and waivers.
• Draft waivers and screens as needed.
• Attend weekly Conflicts Staff Attorneys meetings.
• Assist with onboarding laterals as needed.
• Stay current with conflicts laws and jurisdiction rules.

Skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Good judgment

Interpersonal communication

Analytical skills

Teamwork

Discretion

Pressure management

Multitasking

Education

J.D. from ABA-accredited law school

Job description

Sidley Austin LLP is seeking a Conflicts Staff Attorney to assist with review, identification, and resolution of potential conflicts for lateral hires. You will report to the Lateral Conflicts Associate Director and collaborate with the Senior Director of Conflicts / Operations, Conflicts and New Business, and Firm partners.

Responsibilities include preparing comprehensive Conflicts Summaries, communicating with partners and candidates, drafting waivers and screens, and helping streamline the