Plona Partners
Conflicts Attorney, Hybrid (AmLaw20)
Plona Partners, Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60290
Qualifications
3+ years of law firm experience, preferably in risk management or corporate complianceLaw degree from an accredited law schoolActive bar licensure in at least one state and in good standingExperience in conflicts identification and clearance at a large law firmExperience with researching jurisdiction-specific rules as they relate to conflicts of interestExperience with iManage or other document management/document retention software used by major law firmsExperience performing legal research and corporate family/affiliate research (Hoovers, Dun & Bradstreet, Lexis/Westlaw, etc.)Experience with Intapp Open, Walls, Terms and Elite or other computerized conflicts systemsAbility to supervise the work of Conflicts Analysts and train them as to system use, workflow and procedureResponsibilities
Review and analyze new business conflict of interest reports, identify potential conflicts of interest, and assist Partners/Associates in resolving themReview and analyze lateral materials and conflict of interest reports and identify potential conflicts of interest; assist Partners and Firm Management in resolving sameProvide concise summaries of potential conflict issues and steps required for resolutionConduct online searches and use web-based research tools, company websites and/or public databases to determine relevant information about potential representationsDiscuss conflict of interest and loss prevention issues with Partners, Associates, New Business Analysts, etcExercise discretion and independent professional judgment with respect to the identification and resolution of potential conflicts of interestDraft clear engagement and waiver letters, as necessary, and follow up to ensure waivers are obtained before new clients/matters are openedReview language in Partner/Associate drafted waiver and engagement letters to ensure that they adequately address conflicts concerns and engagement issuesReview outside counsel guidelines to identify deviations from the Firm’s engagement policies; work with relevant Attorneys to appropriately address deviationsConfirm need for ethical walls to screen individuals from particular clients and matters; manage and maintain the Firm’s processes for implementing wallsBenefits
Compensation: $140,000 - $170,000Firm: AmLaw10Position: Conflicts AttorneyLocation: Chicago (1 day week to Hybrid)
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3+ years of law firm experience, preferably in risk management or corporate complianceLaw degree from an accredited law schoolActive bar licensure in at least one state and in good standingExperience in conflicts identification and clearance at a large law firmExperience with researching jurisdiction-specific rules as they relate to conflicts of interestExperience with iManage or other document management/document retention software used by major law firmsExperience performing legal research and corporate family/affiliate research (Hoovers, Dun & Bradstreet, Lexis/Westlaw, etc.)Experience with Intapp Open, Walls, Terms and Elite or other computerized conflicts systemsAbility to supervise the work of Conflicts Analysts and train them as to system use, workflow and procedureResponsibilities
Review and analyze new business conflict of interest reports, identify potential conflicts of interest, and assist Partners/Associates in resolving themReview and analyze lateral materials and conflict of interest reports and identify potential conflicts of interest; assist Partners and Firm Management in resolving sameProvide concise summaries of potential conflict issues and steps required for resolutionConduct online searches and use web-based research tools, company websites and/or public databases to determine relevant information about potential representationsDiscuss conflict of interest and loss prevention issues with Partners, Associates, New Business Analysts, etcExercise discretion and independent professional judgment with respect to the identification and resolution of potential conflicts of interestDraft clear engagement and waiver letters, as necessary, and follow up to ensure waivers are obtained before new clients/matters are openedReview language in Partner/Associate drafted waiver and engagement letters to ensure that they adequately address conflicts concerns and engagement issuesReview outside counsel guidelines to identify deviations from the Firm’s engagement policies; work with relevant Attorneys to appropriately address deviationsConfirm need for ethical walls to screen individuals from particular clients and matters; manage and maintain the Firm’s processes for implementing wallsBenefits
Compensation: $140,000 - $170,000Firm: AmLaw10Position: Conflicts AttorneyLocation: Chicago (1 day week to Hybrid)
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