Conflict Resolution Attorney (Hybrid)

Description:

The Opportunity: Conflicts Resolution Attorney
Conflicts Resolution Attorneys support the delivery of quality legal services to clients through accurate and consistent conflict clearance and resolution. They develop appropriate disclosure and conflict waiver letters or disclosure and waiver language for insertion in engagement letters. They also respond to questions regarding the conflict and waiver process and assist with problem resolution.
This position is based in San Francisco but may be a hybrid position or a fully remote position in CA.

The Day-To-Day:

• Reviews conflicts search results for new business and new hires to fully vet and resolve potential “hits” for conflicts clearance. Interfaces with attorneys and Professional Standard Committee Chair as appropriate.
• Works with Conflicts Analysts to redirect search as appropriate to obtain enhanced results.
• Determines the need for disclosures and ethical walls.
• Develops appropriate disclosure and conflict waiver letters or disclosure and waiver language for insertion in engagement letters.
• Manages the Walls program for ethical wall and confidentiality screen compliance.
• Oversees the OCG approval process and works with appropriate Admin Department Managers, Professional Standards Committee and Time and Billing Supervisor to formulate a consolidated, concise response to the requestor. Provides direction and options regarding items of concern regarding OCG compliance.
• Assists with ongoing training and education to secretaries and attorneys with regard to understanding clients, parties and party relationships.
• Supports the Director of Intake and Risk in the monthly preparation and reporting to attorneys and secretaries on matter and engagement letter status; updates database notes and tracks progress.
• Collects updates received from attorneys regarding the automatic distribution of the “Weekly Conflicts Report” report; follows-through regarding questions or discrepancies.
• Enhances information management and database accuracy, working closely with other members of the New Business department.
• The Conflict Resolution Attorneys work collaboratively to support daily operations in the NBD and provide coverage in conflict searches, clearance and other routine NBD duties when other team members are absent.

Requirements:
Experience:
Conflicts Resolution Attorneys are required to have prior experience practicing law and law firm experience clearing and resolving conflicts, and preparing conflicts waivers.

Education:
College degree and JD; Current active licensed member of a state bar, California preferred.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• High-level of knowledge regarding the Rules of Professional Conduct and requirements as they pertain to fiduciary duties and conflicts, familiarity with key elements of conflict clearance and law firm business intake requirements.
• Proficient in the use of MS Office Suite of software (Word, Outlook, Excel and PowerPoint) and pdfs.
• Familiarity with automated law firm conflicts software and ability to attain an advanced knowledge of programs used by the firm (Aderant, iManage Conflict Manager, and InTapp Walls) and use of web-based search engines.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal. Strong leadership or management skills.
• Ability to work effectively within a team environment and to work proactively.
• Strong time management skills and the ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment; ability to coordinate multiple tasks concurrently and meet deadlines.
• Strong organizational skills, interpersonal skills, and attention to detail.

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