Remote Conflicts Attorney - Law Firm Risk & Compliance

Fisher Phillips; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with profit sharing

Vacation (18 days)

Job summary

Fisher Phillips is seeking an experienced Conflicts Attorney to join our New Business Intake team. This full-time, remote role focuses on conflicts analysis, ethical compliance, and risk management for new business and staffing scenarios.

The position requires a JD, active bar admission, and at least two years of law-firm conflicts experience, with proficiency in Intapp Open and Walls. Candidates should be capable of independent work and cross-functional collaboration across regional teams.

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school.
• Active bar membership in the relevant jurisdiction.
• Minimum 2 years of hands-on conflicts experience in a law firm.
• In-depth knowledge of conflicts of interest rules, legal ethics, and professional responsibility.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Analyze complex conflict reports and identify potential conflict of interest issues for new business, hires, or proposals.
• Conduct research on jurisdictional conflicts and ethics opinions to guide resolution strategies.
• Collaborate with attorneys, paralegals, and staff to gather conflict analysis information.
• Prepare communications outlining issues and recommendations to attorneys.

Skills

J.D. degree

Bar admission

2+ years conflicts experience

Legal ethics knowledge

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Intapp Open/Walls

Education

Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree

Tools

Intapp Open

Intapp Walls

Job description

Fisher Phillips is seeking an experienced Conflicts Attorney to join our New Business Intake team. This full-time, remote role focuses on conflicts analysis, ethical compliance, and risk management for new business and staffing scenarios.

The position requires a JD, active bar admission, and at least two years of law-firm conflicts experience, with proficiency in Intapp Open and Walls. Candidates should be capable of independent work and cross-functional collaboration across regional teams.