Temporary Conflicts Staff Attorney

Beacon Hill; Los Angeles (CA); Hybrid; USD 96,000 - 107,000; Full time

Job summary

Beacon Hill Legal is seeking a Temporary Conflicts Staff Attorney to support a leading national law firm. This is a full-time, fully remote role lasting approximately 3-6 months, with potential to convert to permanent employment.

A JD and substantial conflicts analysis experience within a law firm are essential. The candidate will conduct conflicts searches, review reports, resolve conflicts, assist with waivers, and support new business intake while adhering to Rules of Professional Conduct.

Qualifications

• Substantive conflicts analysis experience within a law firm is required.
• 3+ years of attorney-level conflicts experience strongly preferred.
• Large law firm experience strongly preferred.
• Experience with conflict waivers and new business intake is preferred.
• Experience with Intapp Open or similar conflicts/intake platform preferred.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office.
• Excellent analytical, organizational and communication skills.

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 with attorneys and 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

Legal research

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Analytical thinking

Education

JD

Tools

Intapp Open

Job description

Temporary Conflicts Staff Attorney (LT09172026SF) Los Angeles, California

Salary: USD69.74 - USD77.95 per hour

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’sLos Angeles 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 distanceto the firm's Los Angeles office (90071)

Pay: $69.74-$77.95/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

• 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