Conflicts Attorney

2 weeks ago

Dallas, United States Choice Specialists Full time

Basic Function

This position will be responsible for analyzing, resolving, and documenting conflicts of interest issues and conducting new client background research.


Essential Duties

  • Create and analyze conflicts reports and identify and resolve potential ethical or business conflicts issues relating to new business, lateral attorneys, new staff, and marketing initiatives
  • Draft conflicts waivers and ethical walls as needed to resolve potential conflicts of interest
  • Advise attorneys regarding ethical obligations relating to conflicts of interest and other issues covered by the Rules of Professional Conduct
  • Assist attorneys and secretaries in understanding the firm’s conflicts and business intake policies and procedures.
  • Conduct background research on new clients
  • Perform legal research and prepare memoranda relating to professional responsibility and risk management
  • Provide on-call coverage for after-hours, weekend, and holiday emergency conflicts checks as scheduled
  • Perform related duties as assigned


Qualifications

Knowledge/Experience

Position requires a working understanding of large law firm processes and procedures as well as a general familiarity with various practice areas handled by the firm. A working understanding of the Rules of Professional Conduct and ethics law and opinions relating to conflicts of interest is critical.


Skills

  • Attention to detail, and ability to work with autonomy while making sound judgments
  • Effective time management and the ability to independently prioritize and manage multiple job assignments simultaneously
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; Strong customer service skills and ability to interact effectively with a broad range of people in a professional manner
  • Experience with legal writing and research
  • Collaborative mindset and ability to work as part of a larger team


Education

JD from accredited law school required – current license to practice law in US jurisdiction strongly preferred

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