Conflicts Counsel
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McNees Wallace & Nurick LLCLegal Services
Remote - PAFull-TimeSenior
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Job Details
- Experience
- Minimum of five (5) years of experience in conflicts of interest, ethics and professional responsibility
- Required Skills
- Analytical SkillsCompliance
Requirements
- J.D. from an accredited law school and active licensure
- Minimum of five (5) years of experience in conflicts of interest, ethics and professional responsibility
- Strong knowledge of conflict-of-interest principles under applicable professional responsibility rules
- Familiarity with automated new business intake and file opening systems
- Strong analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication abilities
- Ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
- Effective judgment and decision-making skills aligned with Firm policies and legal/ethical standards
- Strong interpersonal skills and ability to collaborate with professionals across all levels of the organization
Responsibilities
- Analyze conflict of interest reports for new Firm representations and lateral attorney hires to identify potential conflicts issues
- Resolve conflicts of interest, including obtaining necessary consents and drafting ethical wall memoranda
- Review new matter requests for compliance with Firm policies and professional responsibility rules; review and edit engagement letters as needed
- Assess client outside counsel guidelines and evaluate the Firm’s ability to comply
- Oversee the Firm's waiver process
- Provide training and orientation to attorneys and staff regarding conflicts procedures and the new matter intake process
- Lead and mentor Conflicts Analysts, providing guidance, training, and oversight to ensure quality and consistency
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