Our latest job listing comes from Burr & Forman, who are looking for a: “Conflicts Attorney” —
- Burr & Forman has an immediate opening for a Conflicts Attorney located in our Birmingham, Columbia, or Tampa office.
- This position will support the firm’s risk management efforts with a focus on new matter intake; lateral hire screening; client background screening; resolution of conflicts of interest including waivers as needed; engagement letters; and Outside Counsel Guidelines.
- The Conflicts Attorney will work closely with many individuals across the firm, including the Risk Management team, attorneys and legal support.
KEY CONTRIBUTIONS
- Assist in supervision of conflicts of interest and new client and new matter intake processes as well as assisting department personnel carrying out these functions
- Develop expertise on conflicts rules and approaches in specific practice areas
- Serve as Subject Matter Expert (SME) on the firm’s conflicts and new business intake system, as well as client due diligence research
- Facilitate the timely resolution of potential conflicts problems for attorneys across the firm
- Respond to conflict inquiries; interfacing with professionals and legal assistants at all levels of seniority to confirm the status of existing or pending transactions and resolve identified conflict issues
- Assist in preparation and follow-up of both engagement letters and waiver letters
- Advise attorneys and staff on the Rules of Professional Conduct, including conflicts, and assist in adherence to such rules and firm policies when drafting, reviewing and coordinating client engagement and conflict waiver letters
- Assist in reviewing terms of engagement, including outside counsel guidelines, for conflicts and business issues
- Assist with communicating firm policies and procedures relating to conflicts and intake and make recommendations for changes when appropriate
- Assist in building and tracking a database of identified business conflicts and other applicable data
- Other responsibilities as needed
THE ESSENTIALS
- J.D. degree from accredited law school and member in good standing of the state bar
- 3+ years of legal experience working with conflicts and knowledge of conflict rules
- Experience with Intapp a plus
- Highly organized, detail-orientated, proactive with a desire to take ownership
- Balance competing priorities and work effectively in a fast-paced environment, exercising patience and professionalism during stressful situations
- Ability to work independently and with a team
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to maintain effective relationships with a diverse group of attorneys, staff, clients and outside contacts
- Some travel may be required
About Burr & Forman
- Just as we recruit talented attorneys, we also seek and reward talented professional support staff. Our support staff is critical to client service efforts, and the service we provide our clients is critical to the life of our firm. Knowing this, we want to make the lives of the people who work here better. We want you to love your job; we want you to be enthusiastic about coming to work every day. Burr & Forman is recognized across the Southeast by various publications as a “Best Place to Work” and “Healthiest Employer.”
- Burr & Forman is a large firm, but we work hard to keep a small firm mindset. Burr is an energetic and engaging place to be, and is fulfilling on many levels. Here, you’ll get a chance to make a difference for our clients and for the community in which you live. Each year, the firm sets aside a week to honor the efforts of our staff. Staff Appreciation Week often includes a catered breakfast, an afternoon desert and coffee bar, gift cards, and a catered lunch.
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