Remote Conflicts Attorney — Law Firm Risk & Ethics

Fisher Phillips; Seattle (WA); 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 days

Sick days

Paid holidays

Wellness programs

Telehealth

Job summary

Fisher Phillips is seeking an experienced Conflicts Attorney for our New Business Intake team. The role requires direct law-firm conflicts experience and will focus on analyzing conflict reports, applying ethical rules, and coordinating resolutions.

Two candidates based in the US East or West coast regions will provide coverage for local business hours. This is a full-time remote position, with compensation reflecting experience and location within the range of $120,000–$160,000 annually.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school.
• Active membership in good standing with the bar association of the relevant jurisdiction.
• Minimum of 2 years of hands-on conflicts experience in a law firm environment (e.g., Conflicts Attorney, Conflicts Analyst, Risk Management Attorney, or Professional Responsibility role).
• In-depth knowledge of conflicts of interest rules, legal ethics, and professional responsibility.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to assess complex legal scenarios.
• Excellent attention to detail and exceptional organizational skills.
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to handle multiple priorities and work under tight deadlines.
• Proficiency in using Intapp Open and Intapp Walls software and other relevant legal technology tools.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently as well as collaboratively in a team-oriented environment.
• High level of professionalism, integrity, and ethical conduct.

Responsibilities

• Analyze complex conflict reports and exercise independent judgment to identify potential conflict of interest issues with new business, legal hires, and requests for proposal.
• Conduct research to gather information or clarification on potential issues, including the appropriate jurisdictional conflict and/or ethical rules and opinions to assist in determining specific conflict resolution strategies.
• Collaborate with attorneys, paralegals, and support staff to gather necessary information for conflict analysis.
• Take initiative to analyze and resolve conflicts independently.
• Prepare clear and concise communications to attorneys, identifying all potential issues found in the conflict report in order to provide recommendations to attorneys and facilitate conflict resolution.
• Request and maintain all necessary supporting documentation to clear actual or potential conflict issues.
• Draft consents and conflicts waivers, ensuring compliance with legal and ethical standards.
• Provide assistance in managing client guidelines related to conflicts of interest, confidentiality, and ethical obligations.
• Prepare and implement ethical walls.
• Assist in developing and implementing conflicts policies and procedures.
• Provide guidance to New Business Intake Analysts with the goal of ensuring accuracy and consistency in preparation and analysis of conflict reports.
• Assist in training of New Business Intake staff and Firm administrative staff.
• Maintain knowledge of trends and developments involving legal and ethical rules related to conflicts of interest, confidentiality, and professional responsibility.
• Coordinate with the conflicts team to update and maintain the conflicts database and ensure accurate conflict reporting.
• Respond promptly to conflicts-related inquiries from attorneys and staff.
• Maintain strict confidentiality and handle sensitive information with the utmost discretion.

Skills

Conflicts analysis

Legal research

Communication

Attention to detail

Independent work

Education

Juris Doctor (J.D.)

Tools

Intapp Open

Intapp Walls

Job description

Fisher Phillips is seeking an experienced Conflicts Attorney for our New Business Intake team. The role requires direct law-firm conflicts experience and will focus on analyzing conflict reports, applying ethical rules, and coordinating resolutions.

Two candidates based in the US East or West coast regions will provide coverage for local business hours. This is a full-time remote position, with compensation reflecting experience and location within the range of $120,000–$160,000 annually.