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Conflicts Attorney
Haynes Boone London. Analyze conflicts of interest issues independently relating to new firm business, lateral attorneys, new staff, and potential merger candidates .
Core Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in legal research, conflict of interest analysis, and adherence to the Rules of Professional Conduct. Possesses strong communication skills and the ability to manage multiple projects effectively within a large law firm environment.
Highest-signal resume keywords
JD From Accredited Law SchoolLicense To Practice Law In US JurisdictionLegal Research And WritingUnderstanding Of Rules Of Professional ConductAttention To Detail
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Hard Skills
Legal ResearchConflict Waivers DraftingEthical Walls DraftingMemoranda PreparationBackground Research
Soft Skills
Effective Time ManagementIndependent JudgmentCommunication Skills
Tools & Technologies
Office Productivity SoftwareStandard Office Equipment
Certifications & Qualifications
License To Practice Law
Industry Keywords
Conflicts Of InterestProfessional ResponsibilityRisk ManagementLarge Law Firm ProcessesEthics Law
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Analyze conflicts of interest issues independently relating to new firm business, lateral attorneys, new staff, and potential merger candidates
- Draft conflict waivers and ethical walls as needed to resolve potential conflicts of interest
- Advise attorneys regarding ethical obligations relating to conflicts of interest and other issues covered by the Rules of Professional Conduct
- Conduct background research on new clients
- Perform legal research and prepare memoranda relating to professional responsibility and risk management
- Perform after-hours, weekend, and holiday conflicts checks as assigned
- Perform related duties as assigned
- Report directly to the Director of Conflicts and Records
- Work in a standard office environment using standard office equipment
Requirements
What you’ll need- Working understanding of large law firm processes and procedures
- General familiarity with the various practice areas handled by the firm
- Working understanding of the Rules of Professional Conduct and ethics law and opinions relating to conflicts of interest
- Experience with legal research and writing
- Attention to detail and ability to work independently while making sound judgments
- Effective time management and ability to independently manage multiple projects simultaneously
- Solid legal research and communication skills
- JD from accredited law school required
- License to practice law in US jurisdiction required
- Ability to move around the office up to 15% of the time
- Ability to remain stationary at least 75% of the time
- Ability to operate computers and office productivity machines constantly
- Ability to occasionally move documents or files weighing up to 25 lbs
- Ability to communicate and exchange information constantly with firm attorneys, clients, and staff
- Ability to inspect and observe information on a computer screen at least 80% of the time
Benefits
Comp & perks- Exempt position
- Additional hours beyond the normal schedule may be required to meet firm or client demands