Conflicts Staff Attorney

Davis Wright Tremaine LLP

Conflicts Staff Attorney responsible for analyzing potential client engagements at leading U.S. law firm.

Posted 5/16/2026full-timeSeattle • California, Oregon, Washington • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $137,000 - $155,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

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
Update department training materials on conflict and new business intake issues
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 best practices and risk management initiatives
Assist with other administrative tasks, and/or support as assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need

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 required; 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.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Choice of health and vision insurance plans
2 paid volunteer days for qualifying community service work
Dental plan
Fertility and adoption benefit
Paid sabbatical after 13 years of service
Tuition reimbursement
Commuter benefits
Retirement contribution

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Hard Skills & Tools

conflict analysisconflict-of-interest ruleslegal researchwaiver draftingrisk managementproject managementadministrative support

Soft Skills

communication skillsrelationship buildingattention to detailorganizational skillsinterpersonal skillsteam playercustomer service skillsability to work under pressure

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