Conflicts Attorney

Ice Miller LLP

Conflicts Attorney responsible for conducting legal due diligence and managing conflict searches in a law firm. Collaborating with legal teams to ensure compliance and confidentiality.

Posted 5/19/2026full-timeIndianapolis • Illinois, Maryland, Ohio, Pennsylvania • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $100,000 - $140,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Perform conflicts of interest searches and due diligence checks for incoming attorneys, staff, clients and matters
Analyze, review, and approve conflicts reports and identify possible areas of concern
Manage all client/matter intake data and ensure data is accurate and adheres to established policies and procedures
Identify misinformation and adjust search terms as needed to produce accurate results
Collaborate with the Risk and Information Governance team to ensure all processes are properly documented, stored, and easily accessible
Provide insight and suggestions for process improvement and stay abreast industry trends related to the conflict of interest process
Manage efforts to resolve conflicts and communicate resolutions with attorneys in the firm
Draft and review waiver and engagement letters as directed by attorneys in all offices
Develop screens for possible conflicts to ensure appropriate individuals do not access conflicting client and matter data
Liaise with firm attorneys to identify business conflicts and take necessary steps to document and resolve those conflicts

Requirements

What you’ll need

Juris Doctorate (J.D.) and active license to practice law in the United States required
Two years of experience as a Conflicts Attorney or equal experience practicing law
Strong understanding of risk management and legal relationships
Ability to independently identify conflicts of interest and make decisions to resolve those conflicts
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Strong research skills and ability to problem solve and analyze complex data
Ability to manage complex legal information, document processes, and suggest solutions
Strong interpersonal skills to communicate with both internal and external clients at all levels of the organization
Ability to maintain confidentiality and sensitivity as appropriate to each situation and demonstrate a high level of professionalism
Available to work remotely, after hours, as needed, and quickly produce results
Proficient in Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel and ability to adapt to new software
Must be able to perform all essential duties

Benefits

Comp & perks

Paid time off
Health insurance
Vision and Dental Insurance
401k (with an employer match)
life insurance
many others.

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Hard Skills & Tools

conflicts of interest searchesdue diligence checksrisk managementlegal analysisdata managementprocess documentationwaiver draftingengagement letter reviewconflict resolutioncomplex data analysis

Soft Skills

oral communicationwritten communicationresearch skillsproblem solvinginterpersonal skillsconfidentialityprofessionalismdecision makingprocess improvementcollaboration

Certifications

Juris Doctorate (J.D.)active license to practice law