Conflicts Attorney Job at Wilson, Sonsini, Goodrich & Rosati (Palo Alto)

Conflicts Attorney

About the Role Beacon Hill Legal is partnering with a leading national law firm...

Location

United States , Chicago

Salary:

100000.00 - 140000.00 USD / Year

Beacon Hill

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

JD and active bar admission in IL
3+ years of conflicts or professional responsibility experience in a mid-to-large law firm
Strong analytical skills with the ability to assess complex legal and business relationships
Experience with conflicts and new business intake systems
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
High level of discretion and ability to handle sensitive information

Job Responsibility

Conducting in-depth conflicts analysis for new matters and prospective clients
Advising on and implementing conflict resolution strategies, including ethical walls and waivers
Supporting lateral attorney onboarding through detailed conflicts reviews
Drafting conflict waivers, disclosures, and engagement language
Reviewing Outside Counsel Guidelines and advising on conflicts-related provisions
Educating attorneys and staff on conflicts procedures and ethical considerations

What we offer

Competitive compensation (dependent on experience)
Hybrid schedule (2 days in office, 3 days remote)
Strong benefits package
Collaborative and fast-paced environment with exposure to firm leadership

Fulltime

Conflicts Attorney

A respected, mid-to-large law firm is seeking a Conflicts Attorney to join its C...

Location

United States , Chicago

Salary:

130000.00 - 150000.00 USD / Year

Robert Half

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Juris Doctor required
2+ years of experience in a conflicts department at a mid- to large-sized law firm
Strong working knowledge of legal ethics and responsibility rules related to conflicts
Intapp experience strongly preferred
Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, high-volume environment
Excellent judgment, analytical, problem-solving, and time management skills
Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills, with the ability to explain complex issues clearly
Proven ability to work independently while thriving in a collaborative, team-oriented environment
Exceptional attention to detail and adaptability to changing workflows

Job Responsibility

Review, analyze, and clearly articulate conflicts search results for new matters and lateral attorneys
Identify potential ethical conflicts and business issues and advise on appropriate resolution strategies
Collaborate with Conflicts Counsel, General Counsel, attorneys, and conflicts team members to resolve conflicts efficiently
Support lateral attorney integration, including drafting engagement letters and conflict waivers
Draft and distribute ethical screen memoranda and establish/manage ethical walls using firm software
Identify opportunities to streamline conflicts processes to reduce risk and improve efficiency
Assist with training and development of conflicts department staff
Participate in large-scale review and clean-up of client/matter data and conflicts databases
Provide responsive, high-level customer service to attorneys and legal support staff
Travel to firm offices within the U.S. as needed

What we offer

Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
Life and disability coverage
401(k) with firm match
Generous paid parental leave
Backup childcare and eldercare benefits
PTO and firm-recognized holidays
Potential bonus based on firm performance
Strong emphasis on work-life balance and employee wellbeing
Very flexible WFH

Fulltime

Conflicts Attorney

Beacon Hill's client, an Am Law 200 national law firm, is seeking a Conflicts At...

Location

United States , Washington

Salary:

Not provided

Beacon Hill

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

10+ years of experience handling conflicts and governance matters within Big Law
Active and good-standing bar membership required in California or DC
Extensive experience supporting law firm Governance functions
Of Counsel Guidelines (OCGs)
Drafting and reviewing: Engagement letters, Audit letters, Ethical waivers, Conflict waivers
Establishing and maintaining ethical walls/information barriers
New Business Intake (NBI) review and analysis
Managing conflicts for: Incoming attorneys and professionals, Lateral hires

Conflicts Attorney

Robert Half is seeking an experienced Conflicts Attorney to join our client, a l...

Location

United States , Minneapolis

Salary:

Not provided

Robert Half

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Juris Doctor degree and active bar license from at least one jurisdiction (Montana license not accepted)
3+ years of experience in conflicts/new business or law firm risk management, preferably at a mid to large-sized law firm
Thorough understanding of a wide range of areas of law
Knowledge of the Rules of Professional Conduct and their application
Understanding of jurisdictional differences in legal principles and choice of law analysis
Proficiency in Intapp Open is strongly preferred
Ability work effectively in a hybrid environment
Strong analytical reasoning and research skills
Effectively cope with change
can decide and act without having the total picture

Job Responsibility

Review new business conflict submissions for clarity and completeness
Analyze conflicts reports to identify potential conflicts, risk management issues, anti-money laundering concerns, and client relationship issues
Facilitate the resolution of complex former client and material limitation conflicts
Prepare detailed disclosure reports and communicate potential conflicts to requesting attorneys
Draft waivers and consents and advise on ethical issues related to withdrawal and screening
Negotiate with lawyers to resolve disputes over conflicts and waivers
Act as a legal advisor on conflicts of interest issues
Elevate significant conflicts to the Ethics Counsel as needed
Collaborate with Intapp consultants and stakeholders to improve the user experience and maintain database accuracy
Participate in vendor user groups and demonstrations to explore new processing methods and potential vendors

What we offer

medical
vision
dental
life and disability insurance
401(k) plan

Senior Conflicts Attorney

McCarter & English is seeking a Senior Conflicts Attorney. The position may be r...

Location

United States

Salary:

160000.00 - 180000.00 USD / Year

McCarter & English

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Working knowledge of conflict reports produced from Intapp Open as well as basic knowledge of legal software such as D&B/Hoovers, other Intapp products (e.g., Walls)
CapIQ, WorldCheck
JD and active bar license required in the state where Senior Conflict Attorney will work
5+ years experience working in conflicts department in a mid- to large-sized law firm
Knowledge and understanding of professional responsibility and legal ethics rules
Database searching experience and knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint and Word)
Close attention to detail, fast thinker and ability to work under pressure to meet deadlines
Strong interpersonal skills to facilitate communication over multiple medias (e.g., in -person, phone, Microsoft Teams, etc.) to a broad range of personality types
Demonstrated ability to handle confidential client information with the appropriate discretion/sensitivity
Experience in directly interfacing with clients is preferred

Job Responsibility

Review conflict reports prepared in connection with the business intake process. Identify potential legal and business conflicts of interest issues, and provide detailed analysis and advice directly to partners, and collaborate with members of the firm to resolve conflict issues
Assist in drafting and approving engagement letters and editing letters drafted by others
Draft conflict waivers and facilitate waiver requests
Review conflict reports prepared in connection with the new hire process
provide detailed analysis and advice directly to the HR Department, Strategic Growth Committee, and firm leadership as well as advising new hires on conflict issues
Oversee implementation and maintenance of ethical walls and other legal screens
Provide guidance to team of Conflict Analysts and New Business Analysts in support of the business intake process, including best practices on corporate family research, and other aspects of the preparation of conflict reports
Answer queries from attorneys and professional staff across the firm, concerning business intake policies and procedures, conflicts of interest, related ethical considerations, and other firm policies
Work on ad hoc projects of the Office of General Counsel that arise from time to time
Must have ability and willingness to work outside of normal business hours as needed.

What we offer

Eligibility for discretionary bonus
Firm-Paid: Basic life and accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D) insurance and short-term (ST) and long-term (LT) disability benefits
Health & Wellness: Comprehensive medical/prescription drug coverage (the Firm pays a share of the cost), including a high deductible health plan with an annual Firm health savings account (HSA) contribution
Employee-Paid Voluntary Benefits: Dental and vision coverage, supplemental health plans (accident, cancer and critical illness), flexible spending accounts, optional life and AD&D insurance (supplemental employee, spouse and child) and supplemental STD coverage
Retirement: 401(k) plan offering three types of contributions: pre-tax, Roth and after-tax contributions
Time Off: Paid Time Off (PTO), paid holidays, and leaves of absence to support work-life balance (e.g. parental leave)
Free and confidential employee assistance program (EAP) and behavioral health services program
Firm-paid back-up child/elder care, academic support and pet care program
Tax-advantaged college savings 529 Plan
Employee discounts through Working Advantage

Fulltime

Temporary Part-Time Conflicts Attorney

The Conflicts Attorney will be responsible for assisting with the review, identi...

Location

United States , Palo Alto; San Francisco; San Diego; Century City; Los Angeles

Salary:

50.67 - 76.02 USD / Hour

Wilson, Sonsini, Goodrich & Rosati

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Juris Doctor degree required
1+ year of Conflicts experience preferred
Outstanding interpersonal skills and capability to work effectively with people at all levels of the organization in various functions and locations
Excellent communication skills, both verbal and spoken
Proven ability to make recommendations to effectively resolve problems or issues by using judgment consistent with standards, practices, policies, procedures, regulation or government law
Familiar with standard technology environments
Able to collaborate or work autonomously as needed.

Job Responsibility

Review and provide thorough and timely analysis of all Firm new business to identify ethical and business conflicts of interest
Utilize available internal and external databases, communication with Partners, other lawyers and business services colleagues to follow up on and resolve all potential conflicts of interest
Maintain thorough, accurate and current records of all conflicts resolutions in database to ensure integrity of the database and assist in identification and clearing of future conflicts of interest
Assisting Executive Assistants, lawyers and staff in understanding the Firm’s new matter intake, conflicts, Anti Money Laundering, and other compliance procedures.

Parttime

New

Recruiting Coordinator

Location

United States , Denver

Salary:

Not provided

Robert Half

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

At least 2 years of experience in recruiting coordination, attorney recruiting, or a related administrative role
Strong ability to manage complex calendars and organize high-volume scheduling activities with accuracy
Excellent written and verbal communication skills with a detail-focused and client-focused approach
Proven ability to work effectively under deadlines while balancing multiple competing priorities
High level of organization and close attention to detail in recordkeeping and follow-through
Experience in a law firm, legal setting, services firm, or other high-touch recruiting environment is preferred
Proficiency with applicant tracking systems, databases, and standard office technology
Familiarity with campus recruiting, calendar management, and schedule auditing is a plus

Job Responsibility

Coordinate all aspects of attorney and policy professional interview scheduling, including calendaring, conference room logistics, and candidate travel arrangements
Manage high-volume, fast-paced interview schedules
proactively resolve conflicts, cancellations, and last-minute changes
Facilitate communication with candidates and internal stakeholders to ensure a seamless interview process
Track and maintain interview schedules and feedback
ensure timely collection and accurate recordkeeping
Coordinate pre- and post-interview briefing calls for interview teams
Maintain and update candidate data within the firm’s applicant tracking system and internal databases
Support summer associate programming by scheduling events, coordinating logistics (space, IT, catering), and ensuring a high-quality experience

What we offer

Medical
Vision
Dental
Life and disability insurance
401(k) plan

Fulltime

New

Legal Practice Assistant

This position is responsible for providing both internal and external client sup...

Location

United States

Salary:

85000.00 - 115000.00 USD / Year

Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner LLP

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Strong technical skills and knowledge using Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook
Excellent written communication skills to edit and proofread correspondence and legal documents
Knowledge or familiarity of certain court procedures
Ability to work collaboratively and cooperatively with others in a team-oriented environment
Must be well organized, detail-orientated and able to work in a fast-paced environment with changing work priorities
Ability to type accurately and efficiently from draft or dictation with a minimum of 50 wpm
Ability to deal professionally and effectively with both internal and external clients on all levels
Ability to analyze routine administrative details of limited complexity such as resolving minor scheduling conflicts, making travel arrangements, redirecting mail, etc.
Requires the ability to regularly report to work on the days and times scheduled
High School Diploma or Equivalent required

Job Responsibility

Serve as client’s main point of contact for all administrative and billing matters
Provide practice management support for individual attorneys or client teams
Edit, proofread and assist in creating various correspondence including, but not limited to, letters, emails, and legal documents
Prepares final documents and correspondence of legal nature such as summons, complaints, motions, and subpoenas
Format briefs, pleadings, contracts, agreements, and other legal documents
Open and close new clients(s)/matter(s) using the Firm’s software
collaborate with New Business/Conflicts Department on process and potential issues
Prepare and file legal documents with state or federal courts (eFiling skills preferred)
Partner with Finance and Accounting teams in preparation of client invoices
Submit invoices and expenses for attorneys in Firm’s expense reimbursement software

What we offer

Annual discretionary bonus

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