Conflicts Attorney

Holland & Knight LLP

Conflicts Attorney managing new business intake and conflict resolution processes for law firm. Ensuring compliance with ethical standards and resolving potential conflicts of interest.

Posted 6/26/2026full-timeCalifornia, Colorado, District of Columbia, Illinois, New York • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $124,000 - $202,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Process the intake of prospective new clients and matters on behalf of firm attorneys
Perform conflicts checks, review conflict reports, and identify potential conflicts of interest
Communicate with affected attorneys to resolve any such conflicts
Obtain accurate due diligence where required for processing new clients and matters
Draft and analyze engagement or scope letters
Draft waiver letters as needed to clear conflicts of interest
Ensure the new clients and matters are processed correctly
Consult with the Finance or Legal teams when necessary to process new business requests
Answer questions related to conflicts of interest, business intake, and other firm policies
Erect and maintain ethical walls and other legal screens as required
Monitor changes in ethics rules, ethics opinions, and case law regarding conflicts of interest
Monitor client mergers and acquisitions to identify and resolve conflicts of interest
Assist with keeping all shared documents current and accurate
Special projects and additional duties as assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need

Juris Doctorate from an accredited law school and U.S. bar admission, preferably in a jurisdiction where the firm has an office
Minimum Education: 5+ years legal experience, preferably with a large law firm in the area of conflicts of interest or professional responsibility
Ability to organize and prioritize work in a dynamic and complex environment to meet deadlines and manage a heavy workload
Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills
Ability to work independently and effectively, under pressure, with minimal direct supervision
Ability to exercise the appropriate amount of discretion in escalating and communicating issues
Ability to analyze and interpret information from a variety of sources
Ability to use critical and creative thinking, with strong attention to detail, to draw valid conclusions and develop solutions to complex problems
Strong research, computer, and database skills
Knowledge of conflicts of interest principles under the Rules of Professional Conduct

Benefits

Comp & perks

comprehensive medical (PPO and HDHPs)
dental and vision plans including coverage for domestic partners
life and AD&D insurance
short and long term disability insurance
tax-advantaged accounts for health care expenses, including FSAs and HSAs
FSAs for dependent care
health advocacy services
behavioral health and counseling resources for all family members
401(k)
profit sharing
backup dependent care
senior care planning support
resources for individuals with development disabilities and their caregivers
paid holidays and other paid time off, including paid leave for new parents

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Hard Skills & Tools

legal analysisdue diligenceconflict checksdrafting engagement lettersdrafting waiver lettersmonitoring ethics rulesresearch skillsdatabase skillscritical thinkingcreative thinking

Soft Skills

communication skillsinterpersonal skillsorganizational skillsability to prioritizeability to work independentlydiscretionattention to detailproblem-solvingability to manage workloadability to work under pressure

Certifications

Juris DoctorateU.S. bar admission