Conflicts Staff Attorney

IL LLP•Chicago, WA

5d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Conflicts Staff Attorney will be responsible for assisting with the review, identification, and resolution of potential conflicts issues related to lateral hires. This position will report to the Lateral Conflicts Associate Director and will work closely with the Senior Director of Conflicts / Operations, Conflicts and New Business, the Office of General Counsel, and Firm partners.

Requirements

J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school and admission in good standing to the bar of at least one U.S. jurisdiction.
Strong organizational skills
Strong attention to detail
Good judgment
Strong interpersonal communication skills
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Able to work harmoniously and effectively with others
Able to preserve confidentiality and exercise discretion
Able to work under pressure
Able to manage multiple projects with competing deadlines and priorities

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of rules of professional responsibility
Conflicts clearance experience at large law firm

Responsibilities

Review search results generated by the Conflicts Analysts and identify potential conflicts of interest with respect to all lateral hires.
Communicate with Firm partners to resolve potential conflicts of interest that are identified in the search results.
Prepare a comprehensive Conflicts Summary for lateral partner candidates that lists all current clients and matters on which the partner candidate is working and identifying all potential conflicts and screens that will be necessary. This report will be reviewed by sponsoring partners and Firm management.
Communicate with lateral candidates with additional questions or requesting clarifications.
Participate in discussions on how to streamline the lateral hire clearing process, including IT enhancements.
Work closely with Firm lawyers, Senior Director of Operations, and Lateral Conflicts Associate Director to implement screening requirements, obtain waivers and answer other conflicts inquiries as required.
Draft waivers and screens as needed.
Participate in weekly meetings of the Conflicts Staff Attorneys (New Business and Lateral)
Assist with onboarding laterals as needed.
Study and stay current with laws and rules pertaining to conflicts of interest with respect to each jurisdiction in which the Firm maintains offices.
Perform various special projects and duties as assigned.