Conflicts Counsel (Multiple Offices)

Sheppard, a global Am Law 50 firm, has an opening for a Conflicts Counsel in our Century City, Del Mar, Los Angeles, Orange County, San Diego (Downtown), San Francisco, or Silicon Valley office. There is only one opening. Essential Functions Review, analyze, and resolve conflicts of interest arising from new matters, new clients, and lateral hires, including coordination with firm attorneys as needed. Support the intake process by ensuring submissions are complete and accurate and by preparing or reviewing related documentation (e.g., waivers, engagement letters, and outside counsel guidelines). Respond to attorney and staff inquiries regarding conflicts, waivers, intake policies and procedures, and related professional responsibility issues. Liaise with firm attorneys to identify business conflicts and take necessary steps to document and resolve those conflicts. Required Qualifications 3+ years of conflicts analysis experience required. Be meticulous, intellectually curious, have good knowledge of conflict rules, effective people skills and thrive in a fast-paced environment. Education Required: Juris Doctor Computer/Software Knowledge Required: Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite applications including Word, Excel, and Outlook. Work Environment Working indoors with limited exposure to hazards (only those that customarily come up in working in a high-rise or office building). Indoor office work environment. You will be based in one of our local Sheppard offices but will be allowed to work from home. You are required to come into the office on an as-needed basis. After hours and weekend work will be required on occasion as the workload requires. Travel Requirements Possibly up to 10%. California: The salary range for this position is $190,000 - $210,000 per year. Sheppard is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, national or ethnic origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, marital status, protected medical condition, physical or mental disability, veteran status, or any other characteristics protected by law. #J-18808-Ljbffr Sheppard