Temporary Conflicts Staff Attorney (Remote, 3–6 mo)

Davis Wright Tremaine LLP; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 96,000 - 109,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

First Stop Health Telemedicine

Telus Health EAP

Voluntary Pet Insurance

Milk Stork benefits

Job summary

Davis Wright Tremaine LLP is seeking a Conflicts Staff Attorney to support our teams in multiple offices. The role is temporary (3–6 months) with potential to convert to full-time; fully remote within reasonable commuting distance from any office.

You will screen new matters and provide conflict analysis to assist attorneys in pursuing new engagements. The ideal candidate has a JD, 3+ years of conflict analysis experience in a large law firm, and knowledge of conflict-of-interest rules.

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; 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

Conflict analysis

communication skills

attention to detail

team player

customer service

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Tools

Intapp Open

Microsoft Office

Job description

Davis Wright Tremaine LLP is seeking a Conflicts Staff Attorney to support our teams in multiple offices. The role is temporary (3–6 months) with potential to convert to full-time; fully remote within reasonable commuting distance from any office.

You will screen new matters and provide conflict analysis to assist attorneys in pursuing new engagements. The ideal candidate has a JD, 3+ years of conflict analysis experience in a large law firm, and knowledge of conflict-of-interest rules.