Conflicts Attorney

ICE MILLER LLP•Columbus, OH

10d•$100,000 - $140,000

About The Position

The Conflicts Attorney performs conflicts searches for new clients, employees, matters, and submissions across all offices as part of the firm’s new business intake and hiring processes. The role requires working in a fast-paced environment with time-sensitive materials and maintaining strict confidentiality. The position is remote-capable and may require work after hours as needed. The employee must be able to produce results quickly and perform the essential duties of the role. Candidates must have permanent authorization to work in the United States. The position requires a Juris Doctorate and an active license to practice law in the United States, along with at least two years of experience as a Conflicts Attorney or equivalent experience practicing law. The salary range is $100,000–$140,000, depending on location and experience.

Requirements

Juris Doctorate (J.D.) and an active license to practice law in the United States.
Two years of experience as a Conflicts Attorney or equivalent experience practicing law.
Strong understanding of risk management and legal relationships.
Ability to independently identify conflicts of interest and make decisions to resolve them.
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 for communicating with internal and external clients at all organizational levels.
Ability to maintain confidentiality and sensitivity as appropriate and demonstrate professionalism.
Availability to work remotely and after hours as needed, and to produce results quickly.
Proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel, and ability to adapt to new software.
Ability to perform all essential duties.
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 potential concerns.
Manage client and matter intake data, ensuring accuracy and compliance with 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 processes are documented, stored, and accessible.
Suggest process improvements and stay current on industry trends related to conflicts-of-interest processes.
Manage efforts to resolve conflicts and communicate resolutions with firm attorneys.
Draft and review waiver and engagement letters as directed by attorneys across all offices.
Develop screens to prevent appropriate individuals from accessing conflicting client and matter data.
Work with firm attorneys to identify business conflicts and take steps to document and resolve them.