Description:
We invite you to review our current professional staff openings to learn about the opportunities available across the firm.The Opportunity:
We are seeking a New Business Intake Conflicts Attorney to provide a critical role in ensuring the firm's adherence to ethical standards and compliance with applicable conflict of interest rules. This position involves a comprehensive approach to managing and resolving conflicts of interest and related compliance issues, conducting new client research, and facilitating the firm's business intake processes. The ideal candidate will possess a nuanced understanding of legal ethics, a proactive approach to problem-solving, and a commitment to excellence. (Hybrid role)
- Facilitate the firm's new business intake process, ensuring a thorough and efficient evaluation of potential clients and matters.
- Conduct detailed conflicts of interest analyses for new business engagements utilizing both internal and external databases.
- Draft and implement conflicts waivers and ethical walls as necessary to resolve potential conflicts of interest.
- Advise attorneys and staff on ethical obligations and compliance with Rules of Professional Conduct, fostering an environment of ethical awareness and compliance.
- Provide guidance and training to attorneys and staff on the firm's conflicts and business intake policies and procedures.
- Participate in the after-hours, weekend, and holiday on-call rotation for emergency conflicts checks and inquiries.
- Demonstrates effective interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills to facilitate effective work relationships with others.
- Manages Firm resources responsibly.
- Complies with and understands Firm operation, policies, and procedures.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
- Demonstrated knowledge of the rules of professional responsibility and a strong ethical judgment.
- Excellent analytical, research, and communication skills, with a detail-oriented approach to problem-solving.
- Proven ability to manage complex information and make informed decisions swiftly.
- Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment.
- Proficiency in PC and Windows applications, with a willingness to learn and adapt to new technologies.
- Knowledge of relevant firm computer software programs (e.g. Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint), with the ability to learn new software and operating systems
- Demonstrates effective interpersonal and communication skills, both verbally and in writing
- Demonstrates close attention to detail
- Excellent analytical, troubleshooting, organizational, and planning skills
- Ability to handle multiple projects and shifting priorities
- Ability to handle sensitive matters and maintain confidentiality
- Ability to organize and prioritize work
- Ability to work well in a demanding and fast-paced environment
- Ability to work well independently as well as effectively within a team
- Ability to use discretion and exercise independent and sound judgment
- Flexibility to travel
- Flexibility to adjust hours and work the hours necessary to meet operating and business needs
- Juris Doctor from an accredited law school and admission to the Bar, preferably in New York.
- A minimum of 3-5 years of relevant experience in conflicts management, ethical compliance, or a related field within a large law firm environment, preferably within a AM Law 50 firm.