Staff Attorney (Full Time, Remote)

This is an exciting opportunity to work for one of the top law firms in the U.Davis Wright Tremaine LLP is looking for a Conflicts Staff Attorney to join our team in New York or Washington D.This position offers flexibility to be fully remote while working within reasonable commuting distance from either office. This position is responsible for performing a variety of tasks related to the screening of potential client engagements in accordance with the firm’s risk management procedures and policies. At DWT you will find challenging assignments, opportunities for professional growth and community involvement, and a culture of inclusion.
Responsibilities Undertake and analyze conflicts database searches with respect to new matters for prospective and existing clients, highlighting potential conflict issues
Assist intake attorneys in clearing potential conflicts through contact with firm attorneys responsible for prior matters identified as presenting potential conflict issues
Assist in identification of conflicts of interest, and assist in drafting waivers with respect to those conflicts that a client or a former client may waive under applicable Rules of Professional Conduct
Participate in training sessions for attorneys and staff regarding the firm’s conflict screening and new client/new matter intake processes
Update department training materials on conflict and new business intake issues
Run special searches as needed (e.g., prior relations of new attorneys, potential merger) to identify potential conflict issues
Participate in special projects involving new business intake best practices and risk management initiatives
Assist with other administrative tasks and support as assigned
Qualifications 3+ years prior experience as an attorney conducting conflict analysis in a large law firm environment
Ability to build relationships with other attorneys to gain confidence in the conflicts analysis and approval process
Attention to detail, analysis and organizational skills
Strong customer service skills, including understanding and responding quickly to a variety of inquiries
Ability to work under pressure and meet project deadlines
Experience with Microsoft Office required; Who We Are Davis Wright Tremaine LLP is an AmLaw 100 law firm with 9 offices nationwide. We are relentlessly committed to client service and look for candidates who share that commitment. At DWT, client service means having empathy for each client’s and each lawyer’s work and personal pressures, business objectives, and legal needs; Benefits Choice of health and vision insurance plans
Dental plan
Tuition reimbursement
Retirement contribution
Paid volunteer days for qualifying community service work
Full‑time employees may be eligible for a bonus, health insurance (including optional HSA), short‑term and long‑term disability, dental and vision insurance, telemedicine, virtual short‑term counseling services, life insurance, Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts, subsidized backup caregiving resources, 401(k), vacation, sick time, employee assistance program and additional voluntary programs such as accident, life, disability, long‑term care, pet insurance, commuter and transit programs.
Davis Wright Tremaine LLP fosters a culture where all talented individuals—including those who are traditionally underrepresented in the legal profession—can have and see paths to success. Our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion sits on four pillars: Community, Growth, Education, and Engagement. We provide reasonable accommodations for those who need them to complete the application or recruiting process and for employees who need accommodations to perform essential functions due to disability or religious reasons. Contact View email address on click.appcast.io if you need to request accommodation during the application or recruiting process.

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