Conflicts Staff Attorney

Considine Search

Baltimore, MD

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$125,000–$190,000 Per Year
SKILLS
Accredited Business Accountants (ABA), Attorney, Code Reviews, Compensation and Benefits, Conflict Resolution, Detail Oriented, Legal, Loss Prevention, Maintain Compliance, Microsoft Office, Multitasking, Organizational Skills, Policy Development, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Regulatory Compliance, Risk Management, Team Player, Time Management, iManage
LOCATION
Baltimore, MD
POSTED
Today

Overview Premier, global, law firm is seeking a Conflicts Staff Attorney to join the Business Intake and Conflicts team.This range is provided by Considine Search. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more. Base pay range is listed below.Base pay range $125,000.00/yr - $190,000.00/yrAdditional compensation Annual BonusDirect message the job poster from Considine SearchSummary The business intake and conflicts function is essential to the firm's (1) compliance with ethical obligations in jurisdictions where the firm operates and with the firm's Risk Management policies, (2) avoidance of malpractice claims and ethical violations, and (3) ability to onboard new business in a timely fashion.Working closely with Associate Directors of Conflicts, the Conflicts Staff Attorney is responsible for assuring compliance with applicable Rules of Professional Conduct and assisting and managing other loss prevention functions. The Conflicts Staff Attorney understands the rules that govern legal practice and performs practical processes to ensure compliance. The Conflicts Staff Attorney does not practice law for any client other than the firm and maintains professionalism and strict confidentiality in all client and firm matters.Responsibilities Maintain up-to-date knowledge of the American Bar Association (ABA) Model Rules of Professional Conduct as adopted in each state in which the firm maintains an office, and jurisdictional differences in all states, countries and practice areas in which the firm conducts businessMonitor ABA and jurisdictional rules for changes. Suggest modifications in firm policy to the Associate Director of Conflicts for approvalAnalyze and resolve conflicts of interest related to new business and new hiresEffectively work with Managers, Directors, Conflict Analysts and firm attorneys to obtain the relevant information to make determinations on conflict issuesDraft and review ethical screens, conflict waivers and risk management engagement letter provisionsAssist with administering the Firm's client engagement terms program including review and coding of outside counsel guidelinesConduct research projects as assigned relating to conflicts of interest issuesConduct advanced level research projects on corporate affiliations and corporate relatednessAll other duties as assigned or requiredSkills and Experience After orientation at the firm, exhibit proficiency in the Microsoft Office suite, iManage and other firm applicationsAbility to travel, as requiredAbility to work extended and/or weekend hours, as required3+ years of conflicts resolution experience or 5+ years as a practicing attorney, preferably with a large law firmActive member in good standing or registered in-house counsel of the bar(s) in all jurisdictions from which you regularly work, as well as the jurisdiction in which your assigned office is located, if applicableLegal ethics and conflicts experienceExcellent written and oral communication skillsAbility to handle multiple projects at one timeAbility to work well in a team environment and with diverse groups across all of the firm's officesWell organized and efficientCommitment to consistently high-quality work productBenefits and notices Firm offers a competitive compensation and excellent benefits package and is committed to fair and equitable employment practices. EOE. The expected annual pay range for this position with a full-time schedule is $125,000.00-$190,000.00, plus bonus. Please note that final offer will be dependent on geographic location, applicable experience and skillset of the candidate. The firm offers a full range of elective benefits including medical, health savings account (with applicable medical plan), dental, vision, health and/or dependent care flexible spending accounts, pre-tax commuter benefits, life insurance, AD&D, long-term care coverage, backup care for children and/or adults and other parental support benefits. In addition to elective benefit options, benefited employees receive firm-paid life insurance, AD&D, LTD, short term medical benefits as well as 21 days of Paid Time Off (PTO) and 10 paid holidays each year. We provide generous parental leave and fertility benefits. New employees will attend a detailed benefit orientation to learn more about our many benefits and resources.Seniority level AssociateEmployment type Full-timeJob function LegalIndustriesLaw PracticeGet notified about new Attorney jobs in Washington DC-Baltimore Area.#J-18808-Ljbffr

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