Conflicts Attorney

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Conflicts Attorney

The candidate will support the Legal Risk Management department in Chicago with the clearance of conflicts of interest for client matters. Will interact directly with lawyers in the global offices of the firm to analyze and clear conflicts. Review, identify and resolve potential ethical and business conflicts of interest issues with respect to clients, matters and new business and incoming lawyers. Follow up on conflicts clearance with all responsible parties handling new engagements. Conduct thorough reviews of conflicts of interest reports, resolving issues identified on a timely basis. Work closely with members of Conflicts and New Business Intake Departments. Investigate and resolve erroneous, incomplete or outdated data on conflicts reports. Coordinate search requests and communicate with attorneys across the Firm. Stay current on recent research and thinking on ethics and conflicts best practices and rules across jurisdictions in which the Firm has offices. Undertake special projects as needed. Excellent oral and written communication skills required. Strong interpersonal skills required. Good attention to detail; analytical rigor and problem solving skills required. US law degree and law license in good standing status required. 2+ years of related experience in conflicts preferred. Knowledge of the law of conflicts a plus. In absence of conflicts experience, 3+ years of legal practice preferred.

Additional Information

Should email a cover letter, resume and law school transcript

Company info

Mayer Brown LLP
71 South Wacker Drive
Chicago
Illinois
United States 60606
Phone : 312-782-0600
Fax : 312-701-7711
Website : https://www.mayerbrown.com/