Conflicts Attorney

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Conflicts Attorney

The candidate will be responsible for: Analyze conflict reports, identifying potential conflict situations. Perform legal research, including review of case law and jurisdictional issues related to conflicts clearance, lateral hiring, ethical walls, and related issues. Communicate orally and in writing with Firm attorneys and propose, coordinate, and document resolutions. Procure, review, and draft waiver letters and engagement letters from appropriate attorneys as deemed necessary in each jurisdiction. Confirm need and establish ethical walls to screen individuals from particular clients and matters as part of conflict clearing process. Liaise with General Counsel and other Firm attorneys to identify business conflict issues and review and approve conflicts forms as necessary. Occasional assistance may be needed to cover urgent conflict issues that arise outside normal hours of the department. Answer queries from professional staff across the firm concerning conflict checks and processes. Must have Juris Doctorate degree (JD) and active member of the Bar in good standing. Should have 3+ years’ experience as a Conflicts Attorney in a large law firm setting with demonstrated research and complex problem-solving skills strongly preferred. Experience with analyzing and advising on U.S. conflicts rules is required. Requires ability to oversee and supervise staff members as needed by the Department. Database searching experience and knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint and Word).

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Lewis Brisbois Bisgaard & Smith LLP.
650 East Hospitality Lane Suite 600
San Bernardino
California
United States 92408
Phone : 213-250-7900
Website : https://lewisbrisbois.com