Jr. Conflicts Attorney

Holland & Knight LLP•Tampa, FL

16d•Onsite

About The Position

The Conflicts Junior Attorney, with the appropriate oversight from the Firm’s Professional Standards Partner, will assist with managing the conflict resolution process related to new business intake, while protecting the firm and its clients from adversity and risk. This position is based out of our global operations center in Tampa, FL with a weekly in-office expectation of 5 days a week.

Requirements

Ability to organize and prioritize work in a dynamic and complex environment to 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 the appropriate amount of discretion in escalating and communicating issues.
Ability to analyze and interpret information from a variety of sources.
Ability to use critical and creative thinking, with strong attention to detail, to draw valid conclusions and develop solutions to complex problems.
Strong research, computer, and database skills.
Knowledge of conflicts of interest principles under the Rules of Professional Conduct.
Juris Doctorate from an accredited law school and U.S. bar admission in a location where the firm has an office.
Experience identifying conflicts of interest.

Responsibilities

Process the intake of 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 any such conflicts.
Obtain accurate due diligence where required for processing new clients and matters.
Draft waiver letters as needed to clear conflicts of interest.
Answer questions related to conflicts of interest, business intake, and other firm policies.
Erect and maintain ethical walls and other legal screens as required.
Monitor changes in ethics rules, ethical opinions, and case law regarding conflicts of interest.
Monitor client mergers and acquisitions to identify and resolve conflicts of interest.
Assist with keeping all shared documents current and accurate.

Benefits

comprehensive medical (PPO and HDHPs), dental and vision plans including coverage for domestic partners
life and AD&D insurance
short and long term disability insurance
tax-advantaged accounts for health care expenses, including FSAs and HSAs
FSAs for dependent care
health advocacy services
behavioral health and counseling resources for all family members
401(k)
profit sharing
backup dependent care
senior care planning support
resources for individuals with development disabilities and their caregivers
paid holidays and other paid time off, including paid leave for new parents