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Conflicts Attorney

Crowell & Moring

Conflicts Attorney

San Francisco, CA
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Job Description

    We are Crowell & Moring

    Founded with a commitment to build a different kind of law firm, Crowell & Moring LLP today is an international law firm representing clients in litigation and arbitration, regulatory and transactional matters. We are internationally recognized for our representation of Fortune 500 companies in high-stakes litigation, as well as our ongoing commitment to pro bono service and diversity. With nearly 550 lawyers based in seven offices in the United States and Europe, the firm helps international corporations and emerging enterprises navigate complex legal challenges and create business solutions across the globe.

    JOB SUMMARY:

    The Conflicts Attorney is responsible for daily review and analysis of conflicts and other issues related to firm acceptance of new clients, new matters and lateral attorneys, and interface with the firm’s clearance partners regarding approval of new matter and lateral attorney hiring requests.  The Conflicts Attorney will handle additional assignments from the firm’s Professional Responsibility Counsel, the Committee on Professional Responsibility and firm administration, as needed.

    JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

    •    Analyzes conflict of interest reports for all new firm representations and lateral attorney hires to identify potential conflict problems. •    Resolves conflict of interest issues (to include obtaining necessary waivers and drafting ethics wall memos) related to the firm’s clearance of new clients, new matters and lateral attorneys. •    Analyzes information provided with new matter requests for compliance with firm policies and applicable rules of professional responsibility, and reviews and edits draft engagement letters for compliance with same. •    Reviews client outside counsel guidelines and assists with assessment of firm’s ability to comply. •    Conducts orientation of staff and attorneys regarding new matter approval process. •    Performs other duties as assigned.

  • Qualifications

    Qualifications

    REQUIREMENTS:

    Education The position requires a Law degree and bar membership. 

    Experience The position requires a minimum of two (2) years of practice experience as a lawyer in a mid-size to large law firm. Experience in the area of conflict of interest law and/or professional responsibility is preferred.

    KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

    •    Basic knowledge of conflict-of-interest principles under professional responsibility rules. •    Basic knowledge of an automated financial management system such as Elite, MS Word, Excel, and internet research related to corporate family relationships. •    Demonstrated ability to communicate clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing, with staff and attorneys. •    Demonstrated ability to organize and prioritize work in a dynamic and complex environment to meet deadlines and daily requirements. •    Demonstrated ability to adapt to changing priorities and maintain a productive committed work effort, meeting deadlines and managing workload. •    Ability to analyze and interpret information from a variety of sources, apply critical and creative thinking, and pay strong attention to detail, to draw valid conclusions or develop solutions to complex problems.

    Additional Information

    Crowell & Moring LLP offers a competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package which includes progressive options such as back up child care, wellness programs, cultural events and social activities. We take great pride in our positive, friendly culture that rewards hard work and success, at the same time recognizing the importance of family and community service.

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