Temporary Conflicts Staff Attorney

Beacon Hill Staffing Group, LLC; Augusta (ME); Remote; USD 96,000 - 109,000; Full time

Job summary

Beacon Hill Legal is seeking an experienced Temporary Conflicts Staff Attorney to support a leading national law firm on an immediate basis. This fully remote role lasts approximately 3-6 months, with potential to convert to a permanent position.

Ideal candidate will have a JD and substantial conflicts analysis experience within a law firm, and large-firm exposure is highly preferred. Candidates must reside within a reasonable commuting distance of the firm's Washington office (ZIP 98101).

Qualifications

• JD required and active license
• Experience conducting conflicts analysis in a law firm
• Experience with conflict waivers and intake processes

Responsibilities

• Conduct and analyze conflicts searches for prospective clients, new matters, existing clients, lateral attorneys, and other firm initiatives
• Review conflicts reports and identify potential legal and business conflicts
• Research and analyze complex conflict-of-interest issues
• Work directly with attorneys and other stakeholders to investigate and resolve potential conflicts
• Assist with the preparation and review of conflict waivers
• Support new business intake and lateral attorney intake processes
• Conduct special conflicts searches involving prior relationships, lateral hires, potential mergers, and other firm matters
• Apply applicable Rules of Professional Conduct when evaluating potential conflicts
• Assist with conflicts-related training and special projects
• Provide conflicts coverage and support as needed

Skills

Conflicts analysis

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Tools

Intapp Open

Job description

Beacon Hill was founded to set a new standard in search, career placement and flexible staffing.

Beacon Hill Legal is seeking an experienced Temporary Conflicts Staff Attorney to support a leading national law firm on an immediate basis. This is a full-time, fully remote opportunity expected to last approximately 3-6 months, with potential to convert to a permanent position. The ideal candidate will have a JD and substantive experience conducting conflicts analysis within a law firm environment. Large law firm experience is strongly preferred.

While the position is fully remote, candidates must reside within reasonable commuting distance of the firm's Washington office location.

Schedule: 40 hours/week

Duration: Approximately 3-6 months, with the potential to convert

Location: Fully remote, with candidates residing within reasonable commuting distance to the firm's Washington office (98101)

Pay: $70.26-$79.49/hour, depending on experience

Responsibilities

• Conduct and analyze conflicts searches for prospective clients, new matters, existing clients, lateral attorneys, and other firm initiatives
• Review conflicts reports and identify potential legal and business conflicts
• Research and analyze complex conflict-of-interest issues
• Work directly with attorneys and other stakeholders to investigate and resolve potential conflicts
• Assist with the preparation and review of conflict waivers
• Support new business intake and lateral attorney intake processes
• Conduct special conflicts searches involving prior relationships, lateral hires, potential mergers, and other firm matters
• Apply applicable Rules of Professional Conduct when evaluating potential conflicts
• Assist with conflicts-related training and special projects
• Provide conflicts coverage and support as needed

Qualifications

• JD required
• Prior substantive conflicts analysis experience within a law firm required
• 3+ years of attorney-level conflicts experience strongly preferred
• Large law firm experience strongly preferred
• Strong understanding of conflicts of interest and applicable Rules of Professional Conduct
• Experience reviewing and analyzing conflicts searches and working through potential resolutions
• Experience with conflict waivers, new business intake and/or lateral attorney intake preferred
• Experience with Intapp Open or a similar conflicts/intake platform preferred
• Excellent analytical, organizational and communication skills
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office

Beacon Hill is an equal opportunity employer and individuals with disabilities and/or protected veterans are encouraged to apply.

California residents: Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.

Company Profile

Founded by industry leaders to set a new standard in search, career placement and flexible staffing, we deliver coordinated staffing solutions with unparalleled service, a commitment to project completion and success and a passion for innovation, creativity and continuous improvement.

Our niche brands offer a complete suite of staffing services to emerging growth companies and the Fortune 500 across market sectors, career specialties/disciplines and industries. Over time, office locations, specialty practice areas and service offerings will be added to address ever changing constituent needs.

Learn more about Beacon Hill and our specialty divisions, Beacon Hill Associates, Beacon Hill Financial, Beacon Hill HR, Beacon Hill Legal, Beacon Hill Life Sciences and Beacon Hill Technologies by visiting www.bhsg.com.

Benefits Information

Beacon Hill offers a robust benefit package including, but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, and federal and state leave programs as required by applicable agency regulations to those that meet eligibility. Upon successfully being hired, details will be provided related to our benefit offerings.

We look forward to working with you.

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