BakerHostetler

Conflicts Attorney

BakerHostetler

full-time

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Location Type: Remote

Location: California • Illinois • United States

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Salary

💰 $85,000 - $120,000 per year

About the role

  • Assist in the identification, resolution and clearance of potential or actual conflicts of interest as they related to new Firm representation or lateral personnel.
  • Provide waiver and engagement letter exemplars upon request, assist in drafting waivers and engagement letters, review waiver and engagement letters received from clients to ensure that required conditions have been met.
  • Analyze information provided with new matter requests for compliance with Firm policies and applicable rules of professional responsibility, reviews and edits draft engagement letters for compliance with same.
  • Review client outside counsel guidelines and assists with assessment of Firm’s ability to comply.
  • Keep current on trends within the topic of conflicts of interest management and identify areas of potential improvement.
  • Coordinate with Intake Services managers and supervisors to develop and apply best practice recommendations and quality assurance protocols to ensure consistent conflict analysis.
  • Develop and implement conflicts training programs for newly hired staff.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

  • JD from an accredited institution and good standing to a state bar in which the Firm has a physical office is required.
  • Minimum of 5 years of experience as a lawyer in a mid-size to large law firm is required.
  • Significant experience in conflict of interest law and/or professional responsibility is preferred.
  • Requires a comprehensive knowledge of applicable ethical, legal and risk management rules and requirements governing conflict of interest and the conflict resolution process as well as related compliance issues/guidelines applicable to international law firms.
  • Demonstrated ability to initiate, follow through and complete time-sensitive projects with minimal supervision in a fast-paced environment.
  • Ability to work effectively and provide a quality work product under extremely tight deadline pressure.
  • Demonstrated ability to work with all levels of personnel effectively and efficiently with tact and diplomacy.
  • Interpersonal communication skills necessary to maintain effective relationships with partners, attorneys and staff.
  • Proven leadership skills and ability to effectively provide direction.
  • Excellent critical thinking and problem solving skills.
  • Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
  • Exhibit independent thinking and decision making.
  • Excellent computer skills.
  • Must possess experience with automated conflict check software.
  • InTapp Open software experience preferred.
Benefits
  • group health, dental and vision insurance
  • vacation (16 days) prorated in the year of hire
  • paid holidays (10 days)
  • 401(k) plan
  • parental leave (10 weeks, not including disability, where applicable, and accrued vacation)
  • family care program
  • wellness program
  • life and accident insurance
  • short and long-term disability
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Hard Skills & Tools
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Soft Skills
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Certifications
JD from an accredited institutionstate bar good standing