This exempt position will be responsible for analyzing and resolving conflicts of interest issues and conducting new client background research.
Essential Duties- Analyze conflicts of interest issues independently relating to new firm business, lateral attorneys, new staff, and potential merger candidates;
- Draft conflict waivers and ethical walls as needed to resolve potential conflicts of interest;
- Advise attorneys regarding ethical obligations relating to conflicts of interest and other issues covered by the Rules of Professional Conduct;
- Conduct background research on new clients;
- Perform legal research and prepare memoranda relating to professional responsibility and risk management.
- Perform after-hours, weekend, and holiday conflicts checks as assigned.
- Perform related duties as assigned.
Reporting RelationshipThis position reports directly to the Director of Conflicts and Records.
Subordinate staff: This position has no subordinate staff.
QualificationsKnowledge/Experience
- This position requires a working understanding of large law firm processes and procedures as well as general familiarity with the various practice areas handled by the firm.
- A working understanding of the Rules of Professional Conduct and ethics law and opinions relating to conflicts of interest is essential. Experience with legal research and writing.
Skills
- Attention to detail and ability to work independently while making sound judgments.
- Effective time management and the ability to independently manage multiple projects simultaneously.
- Solid legal research and communication skills.
Education
- JD from accredited law school required. License to practice law in US jurisdiction required.
Physical Demands:Must be able to move around the office up to 15% of the time to make copies, fax, file, etc; Remains stationary at least 75% of the time; This position constantly operates, computers and other office productivity machines (e.g., fax machine, copier, printer, etc); Occasionally required to move documents or files weighing up to 25 lbs; This position requires constant communication and exchange of information with the Firm attorneys, clients and staff; This position must be able to inspect and observe information on a computer screen at least 80% of the time.
Working ConditionsWill work in a standard Office environment using standard office equipment including, but not limited to, personal computer, copy/fax machine, telephone. Working additional hours beyond the normal schedule may be required to meet firm or client demands.
