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Title : Conflicts Staff Attorney

Location : Washington - Seattle
Refer to Job # XCMN762995

This high-powered, long-established firm offers great opportunities for top-notch candidates seeking rapid growth and high volume in intellectual property and dozens of other challenging practices. We really have a lot of good things to say about this firm because the firm seems to consistently set a high mark for itself in numerous, numerous categories. For example, the attorneys in this firm are all almost universally very nice people to work with and this firm puts a real powerful emphasis on quality of life issues for both its associates and partners. Without exception, the firm’s attorneys claim they are treated with a tremendous amount of respect – the firm is genuinely interested in making long-term relationships with people. Management is extraordinarily introspective about the candidates they interview – according to one candidate, the firm is “almost philosophical” in its approach towards recruiting. Attorneys here typically bill in the 1800 range.
Conflicts Staff Attorney The candidate is responsible for performing a variety of tasks related to the screening of potential client engagements in accordance with the firms risk management procedures and policies. Will: Undertake and analyze conflicts database searches with respect to new matters for prospective and existing clients, to highlight potential conflict issues for attorneys initiating new clients and new matters for existing clients. Assist intake attorneys in clearing potential conflicts that may exist based on analysis of the firms conflict system through contact with firm attorneys who are 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 the applicable Rules of Professional Conduct. Participate in training sessions for attorneys and staff regarding the firms 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 merger, 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. Should have: Juris Doctor; licensed to practice in one or more United States jurisdictions. Demonstrated knowledge of conflict of interest rules under the Rule of Professional Conduct; prior experience with conflict analysis in a large law firm environment is ideal. Experience with Microsoft Office is required; experience with Elite Records Management System is preferred.

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