Conflicts Attorney

Schwabe Williamson & Wyatt

Location
Oregon-Portland, Washington-Seattle
Description
About Schwabe, Williamson & Wyatt Schwabe, Williamson & Wyatt is a Pacific Northwest law firm that offers a new client experience based on a deep industry focus. Staffed by nearly 170 attorneys, Schwabe is one of the largest Pacific Northwest regional law firms, with offices in Portland, Bend, and Salem, Oregon; Seattle and Vancouver, Washington; Mountain View, California; and Anchorage, Alaska. Position Overview The Conflicts Attorney will identify, analyze, and resolve conflicts with respect to new matters and parties, pursuant to the applicable Rules of Professional Conduct. The Conflicts Attorney will review all conflict reports, communicate with originating lawyers and staff members regarding their analysis, prepare consent letters, and file executed consent letters. This role will work closely with the Firm’s Director of Intake and Records, General Counsel, Centralized Intake Committee, and other Firm leadership. Responsibilities include: ‎ Analyze and resolve conflicts of interest for new matters and parties. Communicate with originating lawyers regarding conflicts of interest. Research and investigate and potential conflicts to determine whether consent can be obtained pursuant to the applicable Rules of Professional Conduct. Work with originating lawyers to obtain consent for disclosures necessary to request informed consent. Consult with General Counsel or their designee, as needed.‎ ‎Document decisions on conflicts where appropriate and the issues by recording notes or other written memoranda.‎ ‎Draft conflict waiver correspondence and consents for review of requesting attorney and ‎the General Counsel.‎ ‎Research and assist with resolving conflicts pertaining to potential lateral hiring. Evaluate and implement client/matter screens and former-client notices, in coordination with Records staff members, in order to minimize or avoid disqualification as a result of an otherwise imputed conflict of interest. Update and propose edits to Firm templates for documenting engagements and informed consent. Perform other tasks as delegated by the General Counsel or their designee regarding client engagements, conflicts of interest, Firm training, and the applicable Rules of Professional Conduct.‎ Desired Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Requires a juris doctor degree from an ABA accredited law school Deep understanding of the Rules of Professional Responsibility Minimum of three years of conflicts experience or equivalent Active member in good standing of the Oregon State Bar and the state bar in which the Conflicts Attorney resides Strong skills in legal research and writing Technology proficiency with familiarity with Intapp Conflicts, Intapp Open, Intapp Walls, and Intapp Terms Other duties: Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with our without notice. Interested candidates should submit their cover letter and resume to Recruiting@schwabe.com. Schwabe, Williamson & Wyatt provides a team-oriented working environment, offering competitive salaries and excellent benefits including medical, dental, ‎life, LTD, 401(k)/profit sharing retirement, tuition reimbursement, EAP, transit ‎subsidy, and paid time off. Annual salary range $110,000 – $160,000 depending on experience. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, ‎ancestry, national origin, age, sex, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or other status protected ‎by law.
Posted
Updated
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Position
Staff Attorney
Practice Areas
Litigation
Specialties
Conflicts/Ethics
Experience
3+ years
Employer Type
Law Firm