Staff Conflicts Attorney

Consilio LLC; Chicago (IL); Remote; USD 150,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Consilio LLC is seeking a Conflicts Staff Attorney to join its team. The role may be remote within reasonable commuting distance from offices in Seattle, Portland, San Francisco, Los Angeles, New York, or Washington, D.C.

The attorney analyzes conflicts for client engagements and assists with waivers and risk procedures. The position requires a JD, 3+ years of conflict analysis in a large law firm, strong communication, attention to detail, and ability to work under pressure.

Qualifications

• 3+ years prior experience as an attorney conducting conflict analysis in a large law firm environment is highly desirable.
• JD required.
• Demonstrated knowledge of conflict-of-interest rules under the Rule of Professional Conduct required; prior experience with conflict analysis in a large law firm environment is ideal.
• Strong communication skills, verbal and written.
• Ability to build relationships with other attorneys to gain confidence in the conflicts analysis and approval process.
• Attention to detail, analysis and organizational skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills, team player able to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong customer service skills, including understanding and responding quickly to a variety of inquiries.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet project deadlines.
• Experience with Microsoft Office is required; experience with Intapp Open or related products is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Undertake and analyze conflicts database searches with respect to new matters for prospective and existing clients, to highlight potential conflict issues for attorneys initiating new clients and new matters for existing clients.
• Assist intake attorneys in clearing potential conflicts that may exist based on analysis of the firm’s conflict system through contact with firm attorneys who are responsible for prior matters identified as presenting potential conflict issues.
• Assist in identification of conflicts of interest, and assist in drafting waivers with respect to those conflicts that a client or a former client may waive under the applicable Rules of Professional Conduct.
• Participate in training sessions for attorneys and staff regarding the firm’s conflict screening and new client/new matter intake processes.
• Run special searches as needed (i.e. prior relations of new attorneys, potential merger, etc.) to identify potential conflict issues.
• Participate in special projects involving new business intake or lateral hire intake projects.
• Participate in Conflicts Staff Attorney on-call coverage for conflicts checks related to new business intake.
• Assist with other administrative tasks, and/or support as assigned.

Skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Interpersonal skills

Customer service

Relationship building

Team player

Work under pressure

Education

JD

Tools

Microsoft Office

Intapp Open

Job description

Consilio's direct hire recruiting team is working with a highly regarded AMLAW firm that is seeking to hire a Conflicts Staff Attorney to join their team. This position is not with Consilio directly; it is a direct hire, permanent opportunity with the law firm.

About the Role:

A highly esteemed law firm is looking for a Conflicts Staff Attorney to join its team in Seattle, Portland, San Francisco, Los Angeles, New York, or Washington D.C. offices. This position offers flexibility to be fully remote while working within reasonable commuting distance from any of the aforementioned offices.

This position is responsible for performing a variety of tasks related to the screening of potential client engagements in accordance with the firm's risk management procedures and policies. On a typical day you will:

• Undertake and analyze conflicts database searches with respect to new matters for prospective and existing clients, to highlight potential conflict issues for attorneys initiating new clients and new matters for existing clients
• Assist intake attorneys in clearing potential conflicts that may exist based on analysis of the firm’s conflict system through contact with firm attorneys who are responsible for prior matters identified as presenting potential conflict issues
• Assist in identification of conflicts of interest, and assist in drafting waivers with respect to those conflicts that a client or a former client may waive under the applicable Rules of Professional Conduct
• Participate in training sessions for attorneys and staff regarding the firm’s conflict screening and new client/new matter intake processes
• Run special searches as needed (i.e. prior relations of new attorneys, potential merger, etc.) to identify potential conflict issues
• Participate in special projects involving new business intake or lateral hire intake projects
• Participate in Conflicts Staff Attorney on-call coverage for conflicts checks related to new business intake
• Assist with other administrative tasks, and/or support as assigned

About You:

Qualified candidates have:

• 3+ years prior experience as an attorney conducting conflict analysis in a large law firm environment is highly desirable
• JD required
• Demonstrated knowledge of conflict-of-interest rules under the Rule of Professional Conduct required; prior experience with conflict analysis in a large law firm environment is ideal
• Strong communication skills, verbal and written
• Ability to build relationships with other attorneys to gain confidence in the conflicts analysis and approval process
• Attention to detail, analysis and organizational skills
• Strong interpersonal skills, team player able to work in a fast-paced environment
• Strong customer service skills, including understanding and responding quickly to a variety of inquiries
• Ability to work under pressure and meet project deadlines
• Experience with Microsoft Office is required; experience with Intapp Open or related products is preferred

Additional Logistics:

The estimated base salary range based on location is listed below. Exact placement within the range depends on experience, skills, and qualifications.

SEA: $152-175k

CHICAGO: $156 - $180k

NYC: $172-206k

PDX: $145-168k

SFO: $169-186k

WDC: $163-188k

LAX: $145-175k

ELS Consilio, LLC’s Direct Hire Division staffs positions for Consilio clients and does not staff for internal corporate positions at Consilio. Please refer to www.consilio.com to view job opportunities within our company. Consilio, LLC is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status.