Conflicts Attorney

Ice Miller LLP•Columbus, OH

4h•$100,000 - $140,000•Remote

About The Position

The Conflicts Attorney will be responsible for performing conflicts searches for new clients, new employees, new matters, and submissions across all offices as a key component of the Firm’s new business intake and hiring processes. The employee must be capable of working in a fast-paced environment with time-sensitive materials and maintain strict confidentiality due to the nature of the position.

Requirements

Juris Doctorate (J.D.) and active license to practice law in the United States required
Two years of experience as a Conflicts Attorney or equal experience practicing law
Strong understanding of risk management and legal relationships
Ability to independently identify conflicts of interest and make decisions to resolve those conflicts
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Strong research skills and ability to problem solve and analyze complex data
Ability to manage complex legal information, document processes, and suggest solutions
Strong interpersonal skills to communicate with both internal and external clients at all levels of the organization
Ability to maintain confidentiality and sensitivity as appropriate to each situation and demonstrate a high level of professionalism
Available to work remotely, after hours, as needed, and quickly produce results
Proficient in Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel and ability to adapt to new software
Must be able to perform all essential duties
Candidates must have permanent authorization to work in the United States.

Responsibilities

Perform conflicts of interest searches and due diligence checks for incoming attorneys, staff, clients and matters
Analyze, review, and approve conflicts reports and identify possible areas of concern
Manage all client/matter intake data and ensure data is accurate and adheres to established policies and procedures
Identify misinformation and adjust search terms as needed to produce accurate results
Collaborate with the Risk and Information Governance team to ensure all processes are properly documented, stored, and easily accessible
Provide insight and suggestions for process improvement and stay abreast industry trends related to the conflict of interest process
Manage efforts to resolve conflicts and communicate resolutions with attorneys in the firm
Draft and review waiver and engagement letters as directed by attorneys in all offices
Develop screens for possible conflicts to ensure appropriate individuals do not access conflicting client and matter data
Liaise with firm attorneys to identify business conflicts and take necessary steps to document and resolve those conflicts