Attorney Services needed URGENT

Tracking Code2386-437Job DescriptionWilmerHale is a leading, full-service international law firm with 1,000 lawyers located throughout 12 offices in the United States and Europe. Our lawyers work at the intersection of government, technology and business, and we remain committed to our guiding principles of providing quality, excellent legal and client services; developing diversity among our lawyers and staff and cultivating an environment that promotes an ambitious spirit, collaboration and collegiality by drawing on the extraordinary talents and dynamic experience of our lawyers. Our goal is to reflect the diversity of our clients and the communities in which we practice.About the RoleResponsible for providing contextual analysis and critical assessment of new business intake (and other) matters with specific conflicts clearance responsibilities; providing direction, professional development, training, and review of work product of conflicts team. The Conflicts Attorney’s responsibilities also include providing guidance and implementing department administrative objectives as needed, overseeing and serving as a department and Firm resource for Outside Counsel Guidelines (OCGs), Requests for Proposals (RFPs), lateral conflicts checks, and ethical screens; What You Will Be DoingProvide contextual analysis and critical assessment of new business intake reports, lateral hire conflicts checks, RFPs, OCGs, and other conflicts materials, together with corresponding conflicts database hits, for completeness, accuracy, and adherence to firm procedures; Draft, provide or finalize accurate and deadline-driven responses in conjunction with other stakeholders and subject matter experts; work with attorneys to negotiate specific terms as needed; The Conflicts Attorney guides the Conflicts Teams’ responses or directly handles the responses to the more complex requests. The Conflicts Attorney provides ongoing feedback and professional development in furtherance of the Conflicts Team gaining the expertise to handle certain categories of Info Searches (identified by the Deputy General Counsel) independently (and with timely periodic reviews by Conflicts Attorneys).Communicate and disseminate conflicts of interest information verbally or in writing to the Business Intake Approval Committee (BIAC); This includes review of the client consent or waiver letter and matter clearance documents, assessment of the screening requirements, and related follow ups needed to supplement the file with any other information needed to implement the (usually time sensitive) screen. Ensure that the screening records are complete and include all the data elements critical for accurate reporting. The Conflicts Attorney is also responsible for all research in connection with screen-specific conflicts questions, report requests, and implementation or removal projects. Oversee department’s responses to time sensitive attorney requests for specific or non-standard conflicts waiver and engagement letter language as needed. this includes substantive and material involvement in the tracking of incoming lateral checks, ensuring successful inter- and intra-department deliverables through approaches that address both micro and macro level elements of the department's workflow, workload, and other competing demands. Managing the process also includes serving as a resource for all assigned conflicts staff upon receipt and review of each lateral form. this includes serving as a resource for Conflicts Staff upon receipt and review of the RFP, directing the focus and search and refining or supplementing packages as needed prior to review; May draft, finalize or provide accurate responses to attorneys and Client Development and others as needed.Supervise weekend and holiday coverage on a rotating basis. Responsibilities include advising Conflicts Staff on any intake-related questions or concerns Utilize clear, effective, and direct communications to collaborate with other Conflicts Staff to plan and carry out all projects. Provide formal (subject matter and work product-specific) feedback as requested for inclusion in performance evaluations. Plan library or electronic research, pacer, IP database, conflicts database, wall builder database, adobe acrobat, or other conflicts-specific or electronic workflow-specific training for teams as needed. Demonstrates a strong commitment to professionalism, delivering high-quality service, and maintaining a positive, solution-oriented (“can-do”) approach. Effectively supports internal departments, external clients, and vendors through clear, courteous communication via electronic correspondence, telephone, and in-person interactions.Manage special projects and perform other duties as assigned.demonstrated consistency in exhibiting mature judgment and handling legally complex and confidential information appropriately.Ability to work effectively as part of a team, as a subject matter expert, and with department management, maintaining the team’s customer service focus and a forward-looking approach to improving workflow processes and processes.Articulate communicator both orally and in writing; excellent business writing skills; Excellent project management and organizational skills, including the ability to work effectively with minimal supervision and under pressure; consistent detail-orientation in subject matter-specific, administrative, and supervisory arenas.Willingness, initiative, and resourcefulness necessary to independently plan and coordinate work with others as necessary to bring projects to completion while demonstrating mature judgment in the amount, frequency, and content of communication to department management and attorneys and staff regarding the status of product deliverables, timelines, or other substantive developments.Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite; online legal research services (e.g., Lexis, Westlaw), searchable conflicts databases (e.g., Intapp), ethical wall builder databases (e.g., Intapp), finance databases (e.g., CPi or web-based ad hoc reporting software).Required ExperienceMinimum three years’ law firm experience and legal, writing, or research experience related to the skills or duties described above. Demonstrated ability to independently plan and coordinate work with others as necessary to bring projects to successful completion. Experience in a large international law firm is strongly preferred.Must be active and in good standing with Ohio or DC Bar membership or immediately waiver eligibleWhy Join Us?A values‑driven firm that fosters collaboration and respectThe hiring range for this position is $145,000 - $181,000 annually, with final compensation based on experience, qualifications and internal equity. This position is eligible for a Hybrid ScheduleMedical, dental, and vision insurance 401(k) with company match and profit-sharing optionsPaid time off and holidaysFor additional information about our benefits, please click hereOur CommitmentWilmer Cutler Pickering Hale and Dorr LLP (WilmerHale) is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to compliance with all applicable laws prohibiting employment discrimination. It is our policy to take all employment actions and make all employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, citizenship status, genetic predisposition or carrier status, disability, military status, status as a disabled or other protected veteran, or any other protected status under applicable law. WilmerHale will make reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities and otherwise as required by applicable law.