Conflicts Attorney

Holland & Knight LLP • Dallas, TX

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About The Position

Holland & Knight is seeking a Conflicts Attorney to join its conflicts clearing team. With appropriate oversight from the firm’s Professional Standards Partner, the attorney will help manage conflict resolution related to new business intake while protecting the firm and its clients from adversity and risk. The role may be filled from the Dallas office and can be based within a reasonable commuting distance of any U.S. office. Periodic in-person attendance is required for annual or bi-annual weekend team-building events. In-person quarterly meetings may also be required depending on the employee’s location.

Requirements

• Juris Doctorate from an accredited law school.
• Admission to a U.S. bar, preferably in a jurisdiction where the firm has an office.
• At least 5 years of legal experience; experience with conflicts of interest or professional responsibility at a large law firm is preferred.
• Knowledge of conflicts-of-interest principles under the Rules of Professional Conduct.
• Ability to organize and prioritize work in a dynamic, complex environment, meet deadlines, and manage a heavy workload.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently and effectively under pressure with minimal direct supervision.
• Ability to exercise appropriate discretion when escalating and communicating issues.
• Ability to analyze and interpret information from varied sources.
• Critical and creative thinking, strong attention to detail, and ability to draw valid conclusions and develop solutions to complex problems.
• Strong research, computer, and database skills.

Nice To Haves

• Experience at a large law firm in conflicts of interest or professional responsibility.
• U.S. bar admission in a jurisdiction where the firm has an office.

Responsibilities

• Process intake for prospective new clients and matters on behalf of firm attorneys.
• Perform conflicts checks, review conflict reports, and identify potential conflicts of interest.
• Communicate with affected attorneys to resolve potential conflicts.
• Obtain accurate due diligence when required to process new clients and matters.
• Draft and analyze engagement or scope letters.
• Draft waiver letters as needed to clear conflicts of interest.
• Ensure new clients and matters are processed correctly.
• Consult with Finance or Legal teams when needed to process new business requests.
• Answer questions about conflicts of interest, business intake, and other firm policies.
• Establish and maintain ethical walls and other legal screens as required.
• Monitor changes in ethics rules, ethics opinions, and case law regarding conflicts of interest.
• Monitor client mergers and acquisitions to identify and resolve conflicts of interest.
• Help keep shared documents current and accurate.
• Complete special projects and additional duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical plans, including PPO and HDHP options.
• Dental and vision plans, including domestic partner coverage.
• Life and AD&D insurance.
• Short- and long-term disability insurance.
• Tax-advantaged health care accounts, including FSAs and HSAs.
• Dependent care FSAs.
• Health advocacy services.
• Behavioral health and counseling resources for family members.
• 401(k).
• Profit sharing.
• Backup dependent care.
• Senior care planning support.
• Resources for individuals with developmental disabilities and their caregivers.
• Paid holidays and other paid time off, including paid leave for new parents.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree