Temporary Employment Attorney

We are a Firm where people truly believe in what they do and strive to achieve the highest standards of performance and success.

This position may be filled out of our Dallas office.

We are seeking a Conflicts Attorney within the conflicts clearing team. With the appropriate oversight from the firm's Professional Standards Partner, the Conflicts Attorney will assist with managing the conflict resolution process related to new business intake, while protecting the firm and its clients from adversity and risk. Periodic in-person presence is required for annual or bi-annual weekend team building events. Process the intake of prospective new clients and matters on behalf of firm attorneys.

Communicate with affected attorneys to resolve any such conflicts.

Draft and analyze engagement or scope letters.

Draft waiver letters as needed to clear conflicts of interest.

Consult with the Finance or Legal teams when necessary to process new business requests.

Answer questions related to conflicts of interest, business intake, and other firm policies.

Erect and maintain ethical walls and other legal screens as required.

Monitor changes in ethics rules, ethics opinions, and case law regarding conflicts of interest.

Assist with keeping all shared documents current and accurate.

Special projects and additional duties as assigned.

Ability to work independently and effectively, under pressure, with minimal direct supervision.

Ability to use critical and creative thinking, with strong attention to detail, to draw valid conclusions and develop solutions to complex problems.

Strong research, computer, and database skills.

Juris Doctorate from an accredited law school and U.S. bar admission, preferably in a jurisdiction where the firm has an office.

Minimum Education: 5+ years legal experience, preferably with a large law firm in the area of conflicts of interest or professional responsibility.

comprehensive medical (PPO and HDHPs)

dental and vision plans including coverage for domestic partners

life and AD&D insurance

short and long term disability insurance

tax-advantaged accounts for health care expenses, including FSAs and HSAs

health advocacy services

resources for individuals with development disabilities and their caregivers

paid holidays and other paid time off, including paid leave for new parents

Holland & Knight is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or related conditions, transgender status, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status or any other factor prohibited by law.

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