Counsel, Law

Conflicts Counsel is responsible for management of the Conflicts Department. In addition, Conflicts Counsel provides legal advice to attorneys regarding conflicts issues that come up prior to work starting. The Conflicts Counsel refers conflict issues that come up during the course of a matter to the General, Deputy, or Associate in the OGC.

Approve time off requests and coordinate coverage for holidays and office closures.

Create and update training materials for conflicts’ role in the intake and lateral hire processes.

Maintain and update policies for Firm, Intapp Open, Intapp Walls and Conflicts/NBI changes.

Counsels attorneys with respect to conflicts issues that arise at the new business intake level as well as lateral hire projects.

Subject Matter Expert for Business Services representation of Conflicts in various firm projects and initiatives.

Update conflicts database (Blackbook) with Outside Counsel Guidelines and other conflict warnings.

Prepare and analyze conflict reports for special projects outside of New Business Intake (RFPs, Bankruptcies, Acquisitions).

Maintain database integrity in Intapp Open - update incorrect information, match up changes from matter moves and act as Administrator in the system.

Oversight of the Conflicts Department (maintain InsideJL intranet page, create/edit/update policies, main point of contact).

Manage Ethical Walls (including security walls as requested in Outside Counsel Guidelines).

Research business conflict and legal conflict issues, and identify ways to improve when conflicts are missed.

5 years of law firm Conflicts experience preferred.

Knowledge of law firm departments and operations.

Proficient in use of Conflicts database, search engines, Excel, MS Office.

Legal research skills and conflict search skills required.

Dedicated to excellent customer service.

D. from an accredited law school.

Medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance.

401(k) Retirement Plan.

Flexible Spending & Health Savings Account.

12 firm‑paid holidays, 2 weeks of vacation each year, and 1 hour of sick time for every 30 hours worked.

Employee assistance program and other firm benefits.

This position is also eligible for annual bonuses. The actual compensation will be determined based on experience and other factors permitted by law.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, gender, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, marital status or any other characteristics protected by law.

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