Conflicts Attorney

Join to apply for the Conflicts Attorney role at Ice Miller LLP1 day ago Be among the first 25 applicantsJoin to apply for the Conflicts Attorney role at Ice Miller LLPGet AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features.Job Summary:The Conflicts Attorney will be responsible for performing conflicts searches for new clients, new employees, new matters, and submissions across all offices as a key component of the Firm’s new business intake and hiring processes. The employee must be capable of working in a fast-paced environment with time-sensitive materials, and maintain strict confidentiality due to the nature of the position.Salary in the range of $90,000 – $120,000 dependent on experience level and geographic location***Perform conflicts of interest searches and due diligence checks for incoming attorneys, staff, clients and mattersAnalyze, review, and approve conflicts reports and identify possible areas of concernManage all client/matter intake data and ensure data is accurate and adheres to established policies and proceduresIdentify misinformation and adjust search terms as needed to produce accurate resultsCollaborate with the Risk and Information Governance team to ensure all processes are properly documented, stored, and easily accessibleProvide insight and suggestions for process improvement and stay abreast industry trends related to the conflict of interest processManage efforts to resolve conflicts and communicate resolutions with attorneys in the firmDraft and review waiver and engagement letters as directed by attorneys in all officesDevelop screens for possible conflicts to ensure appropriate individuals do not access conflicting client and matter dataLiaise with firm attorneys to identify business conflicts and take necessary steps to document and resolve those conflictsJuris Doctorate (J.D.) and active license to practice law in the United States requiredTwo years of experience as a Conflicts Attorney or equal experience practicing lawStrong understanding of risk management and legal relationshipsAbility to independently identify conflicts of interest and make decisions to resolve those conflictsExcellent oral and written communication skillsStrong research skills and ability to problem solve and analyze complex dataAbility to manage complex legal information, document processes, and suggest solutionsStrong interpersonal skills to communicate with both internal and external clients at all levels of the organizationAbility to maintain confidentiality and sensitivity as appropriate to each situation and demonstrate a high level of professionalismAvailable to work remotely, after hours, as needed, and quickly produce resultsProficient in Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel and ability to adapt to new softwareMust be able to perform all essential dutiesJob Summary:The Conflicts Attorney will be responsible for performing conflicts searches for new clients, new employees, new matters, and submissions across all offices as a key component of the Firm’s new business intake and hiring processes. The employee must be capable of working in a fast-paced environment with time-sensitive materials, and maintain strict confidentiality due to the nature of the position.Salary in the range of $90,000 – $120,000 dependent on experience level and geographic location***Essential Duties:Perform conflicts of interest searches and due diligence checks for incoming attorneys, staff, clients and mattersAnalyze, review, and approve conflicts reports and identify possible areas of concernManage all client/matter intake data and ensure data is accurate and adheres to established policies and proceduresIdentify misinformation and adjust search terms as needed to produce accurate resultsCollaborate with the Risk and Information Governance team to ensure all processes are properly documented, stored, and easily accessibleProvide insight and suggestions for process improvement and stay abreast industry trends related to the conflict of interest processManage efforts to resolve conflicts and communicate resolutions with attorneys in the firmDraft and review waiver and engagement letters as directed by attorneys in all officesDevelop screens for possible conflicts to ensure appropriate individuals do not access conflicting client and matter dataLiaise with firm attorneys to identify business conflicts and take necessary steps to document and resolve those conflictsMinimum Requirements:Juris Doctorate (J.D.) and active license to practice law in the United States requiredTwo years of experience as a Conflicts Attorney or equal experience practicing lawStrong understanding of risk management and legal relationshipsAbility to independently identify conflicts of interest and make decisions to resolve those conflictsExcellent oral and written communication skillsStrong research skills and ability to problem solve and analyze complex dataAbility to manage complex legal information, document processes, and suggest solutionsStrong interpersonal skills to communicate with both internal and external clients at all levels of the organizationAbility to maintain confidentiality and sensitivity as appropriate to each situation and demonstrate a high level of professionalismAvailable to work remotely, after hours, as needed, and quickly produce resultsProficient in Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel and ability to adapt to new softwareMust be able to perform all essential dutiesCandidates must have permanent authorization to work in the United States.Benefits provided include Paid time off, Health insurance, Vision and Dental Insurance, 401k (with an employer match), life insurance, and many others. 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