[Hiring] Conflicts Attorney @ICE MILLER LLP

Role Description

The Conflicts Attorney will be responsible for performing conflicts searches for new clients, new employees, new matters, and submissions across all offices as a key component of the Firm’s new business intake and hiring processes. The employee must be capable of working in a fast-paced environment with time-sensitive materials and maintain strict confidentiality due to the nature of the position.

Salary in the range of $100,000 - $140,000 dependent on location and experience level

Essential Job Duties:

• Perform conflicts of interest searches and due diligence checks for incoming attorneys, staff, clients, and matters.
• Analyze, review, and approve conflicts reports and identify possible areas of concern.
• Manage all client/matter intake data and ensure data is accurate and adheres to established policies and procedures.
• Identify misinformation and adjust search terms as needed to produce accurate results.
• Collaborate with the Risk and Information Governance team to ensure all processes are properly documented, stored, and easily accessible.
• Provide insight and suggestions for process improvement and stay abreast of industry trends related to the conflict of interest process.
• Manage efforts to resolve conflicts and communicate resolutions with attorneys in the firm.
• Draft and review waiver and engagement letters as directed by attorneys in all offices.
• Develop screens for possible conflicts to ensure appropriate individuals do not access conflicting client and matter data.
• Liaise with firm attorneys to identify business conflicts and take necessary steps to document and resolve those conflicts.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctorate (J.D.) and active license to practice law in the United States required.
• Two years of experience as a Conflicts Attorney or equal experience practicing law.
• Strong understanding of risk management and legal relationships.
• Ability to independently identify conflicts of interest and make decisions to resolve those conflicts.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Strong research skills and ability to problem solve and analyze complex data.
• Ability to manage complex legal information, document processes, and suggest solutions.
• Strong interpersonal skills to communicate with both internal and external clients at all levels of the organization.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and sensitivity as appropriate to each situation and demonstrate a high level of professionalism.
• Available to work remotely, after hours, as needed, and quickly produce results.
• Proficient in Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel and ability to adapt to new software.
• Must be able to perform all essential duties.

Requirements

• The requirements described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• This position requires extensive use of a computer and telephone. This position also requires the use of printing, copying, faxing, and scanning equipment.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to sit; stand; talk; see; and hear.
• Ability to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing, with a diverse group of people.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be exposed to weather conditions while traveling. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Benefits

• Paid time off
• Health insurance
• Vision and Dental Insurance
• 401k (with an employer match)
• Life insurance
• Many others. Please reach out for a comprehensive list of benefits provided.