Conflicts Attorney

Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP • Birmingham, AL

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About The Position

The Conflicts Attorney will report to the Director of Risk Management & Client Intake Services and take direction from other department leadership, Firm Counsel, and the Business Review Committee. This role involves working closely with the Client Intake and Conflicts Department, assisting in the supervision of processes and personnel critical to the Firm's risk management function. The position requires expertise in conflicts rules and approaches across various practice areas, as well as knowledge of the Firm's conflicts and new business intake system, including client due diligence research.

Requirements

• Licensed attorney with knowledge of rules of professional conduct, as they relate to conflicts, in all states where the Firm practices.
• 2+ years’ experience practicing in a law firm, preferably a large or mid-size law firm, or prior experience in client intake and conflicts issues.
• Proficient knowledge of large firm practices and operations.
• Sound judgment and discretion necessary to appropriately evaluate and clear conflicts.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Accuracy, attention to detail, and good organizational skills.
• Demonstrated good business judgment and analytical skills are essential.
• Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong time-management skills and ability to multi-task, adapt to changing priorities, meet deadlines, and manage a heavy workload.
• Strong team-focused attitude towards other members of the Client Intake & Conflicts Department, and strong customer service focus towards assisting firm attorneys and staff.
• Ability to work or respond to emergencies after normal business hours as needed, including running emergency conflicts searches and conducting new client due diligence.
• Ability to travel (limited).

Responsibilities

• Assists in clearing lateral attorney conflicts of interest.
• Assists in supervision of conflicts of interest and new client and new matter intake processes as well as department personnel carrying out these functions.
• Assists in the creation, implementation, and maintenance of Ethical Walls as needed.
• Develops expertise on conflicts rules and approaches in specific practice areas and possesses and maintains knowledge of conflicts rules.
• Assists in training other conflicts and intake staff, lateral attorneys, or other firm personnel on conflicts rules and intake procedures, providing reference materials, ethics opinions, and other articles on current developments.
• Serves as Subject Matter Expert (SME) regarding the operation of conflicts and new matter intake technologies, particularly Intapp Open and Intapp Terms, and assists in training on their use, as well as external databases and resources for the conflicts and due diligence process.
• Serves as SME on the Firm’s conflicts and new business intake system, as well as client due diligence research.
• Facilitates timely resolution of potential conflicts problems for attorneys Firm-wide.
• Responds to Partner Conflict inquiries on a Firm-wide basis, interfacing with professionals and legal assistants at all levels to confirm transaction status and resolve identified conflict issues.
• Assists in preparation and follow-up of engagement letters and waiver letters.
• Advises attorneys and staff on the Rules of Professional Conduct, including conflicts, and assists in adherence to these rules and Firm policies when drafting, reviewing, and coordinating client engagement and conflict waiver letters.
• Assists in tracking and building a database of Firm-identified business conflicts or lists of other potential intake issues, ensuring timely completion of all conflicts review projects.
• Reviews the daily new matter list, identifying potential conflicts or other intake issues, and circulates the matter report summarizing any issues.
• Participates in BRC Meetings and follows up on assigned tasks daily.
• Sends daily matter approval status summary reports for matters with unresolved issues.
• Assists in reviewing terms of engagement, including outside counsel guidelines, for conflicts and business issues.
• Assists with communicating Firm policies and procedures relating to conflicts and intake and makes recommendations for changes.
• Able to plan, organize, and carry out multiple projects.
• Other duties may be assigned by the Director and other senior members of the risk management team.

Benefits

• Competitive salaries, commensurate with experience.
• Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and retirement.
• Professional development support, including CLE tracking and training programs.
• A collaborative, inclusive, and supportive culture.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level