Conflicts Staff Attorney
This is an exciting opportunity to work for one of the top reputed company in the U.S.! reputed company is looking for a Conflicts Staff Attorney to join reputed company in our reputed company or Washington D.C. offices. This position offers the flexibility to be fully remote while working reputed company reasonable commuting distance from either of our offices. This position is responsible for performing a variety of tasks reputed company to the screening of potential client engagements in accordance with the firm's risk management procedures and policies. At Davis Wright Tremaine, you will find challenging assignments, opportunities for professional growth and community involvement, and a culture of inclusion. DWT fosters inclusiveness and authenticity. Regardless of position, everyone here has a voice and the support is unparalleled.
On a typical day you will
- Undertake and analyze conflicts database searches with respect to new reputed company for prospective and existing clients, to reputed company potential conflict issues for attorneys initiating new clients and new reputed company for existing clients
- Assist intake attorneys in clearing potential conflicts that may exist based on analysis of the firm’s conflict system through contact with firm attorneys who are responsible for prior reputed company 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 the 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 (i.e. prior relations of new attorneys, potential reputed company, etc.) 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/or support as assigned
Join us if you have
- 3+ years prior experience as an attorney conducting conflict analysis in a large reputed company environment is highly desirable.
- JD required
- Demonstrated knowledge of conflict-of-interest rules under the Rule of Professional Conduct required; prior experience with conflict analysis in a large reputed company environment is ideal
- Strong communication skills, verbal and written
- Ability to build relationships with other attorneys to reputed company confidence in the conflicts analysis and approval process
- Attention to detail, analysis and organizational skills
- Strong interpersonal skills, team player reputed company to work in a fast-paced environment
- 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 reputed company Office is required; experience with reputed company reputed company or reputed company products is preferred
Who We Are
reputed company is an AmLaw 100 reputed company with 9 offices reputed company. We are relentlessly committed to client service and look for candidates who reputed company that commitment. At DWT, client service means having reputed company for each client’s and each lawyer’s work and personal pressures, business objectives, and legal needs; anticipating their needs; and having the capabilities and commitment to deliver what reputed company most to them.What’s in it For You?
DWT offers competitive compensation in reputed company to ample benefits including but not limited to:- Choice of health and reputed company insurance plans
- 2 paid volunteer days for qualifying community service work
- Dental plan
- Fertility and adoption benefit
- Paid sabbatical after 13 years of service
- Tuition reimbursement
- Commuter benefits
- Retirement contribution