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Conflicts Staff Attorney Responsibilities: The candidate will maintain up-to-date knowledge of the American Bar Association (ABA) Model Rules of Professional Conduct as adopted in each state in which the firm maintains an office, and jurisdictional differences in all states, countries, and practice areas in which the firm conducts business. Monitor ABA and jurisdictional rules for changes. Suggest modifications in firm policy to the Director of BIC for approval. Analyze and resolve conflicts of interest related to new business and new hires. Effectively work with Managers, Directors, Conflict Analysts, and firm attorneys to obtain the relevant information to make determinations on conflict issues. Draft and review ethical screens, conflict waivers, and risk management engagement letter provisions. Review and analyze client-imposed engagement letters and outside counsel guidelines to which the firm is asked to agree by clients and prospective clients. Conduct research projects as assigned relating to conflicts of interest issues. Conduct advanced-level research projects on corporate affiliations and corporate relatedness.
Qualifications: The candidate should have a JD degree. Must have 3+ years of conflicts resolution experience or 5+ years as a practicing attorney, preferably with a large law firm. An active member in good standing of any state Bar, preferably, California, ., New York, or other applicable jurisdiction. Legal ethics and conflicts experience is preferred. Competencies: Excellent written and oral communication skills; ability to handle multiple projects at one time; ability to work well in a team environment and with diverse groups across all of the firm's offices; well organized and efficient; and commitment to consistently high-quality work product.
