Legal Conflicts Specialist

1 week ago


Seattle, Washington, United States Direct Counsel, LLC Full time
Job Overview

Direct Counsel, LLC is seeking a dedicated Conflicts Attorney to join our esteemed law firm located in the Pacific Northwest. This role is pivotal in ensuring adherence to the Rules of Professional Conduct by identifying, analyzing, and resolving conflicts related to new matters and parties.

Key Responsibilities

The Conflicts Attorney will:

  • Examine and address conflicts of interest associated with new cases and involved parties.
  • Engage in communication with originating attorneys regarding identified conflicts.
  • Conduct thorough research to investigate potential conflicts and ascertain the feasibility of obtaining necessary consents.
  • Collaborate with originating attorneys to secure informed consent for required disclosures.
  • Consult with the General Counsel or their designated representative as necessary.
  • Document conflict-related decisions and issues through notes or written memoranda when appropriate.
  • Draft correspondence related to conflict waivers and consents for review by the requesting attorney and General Counsel.
  • Assist in resolving conflicts that may arise during potential lateral hiring processes.
  • Evaluate and implement client/matter screens and former-client notifications in collaboration with Records staff to mitigate disqualification risks due to imputed conflicts of interest.
  • Update and suggest modifications to Firm templates for documenting engagements and obtaining informed consent.
  • Perform additional tasks as assigned by the General Counsel or their designee concerning client engagements, conflicts of interest, Firm training, and compliance with the applicable Rules of Professional Conduct.
Qualifications

The ideal candidate will possess:

  • A Juris Doctor degree from an ABA-accredited law school.
  • A comprehensive understanding of the Rules of Professional Responsibility.
  • A minimum of three years of experience in conflict resolution or a related field.
  • Active membership in good standing with the Oregon State Bar and the state bar relevant to their residence.
  • Strong legal research and writing skills.
  • Proficiency in technology, particularly with Intapp Conflicts, Intapp Open, Intapp Walls, and Intapp Terms.
  • Flexibility to adapt to evolving responsibilities and tasks as needed.
Compensation and Benefits

We offer a collaborative work environment with competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, life insurance, long-term disability, 401(k) with profit sharing, tuition reimbursement, employee assistance programs, transit subsidies, and paid time off.



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