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Law Firm
Attorney
Litigation - Foreclosure (Lender-side)
Other
Min 1 yrs required
Loss Prevention Counsel Duties: Responsible for the operation of a discrete administrative area of the Firm. Will be providing guidance to Firm attorneys on loss prevention issues, with particular emphasis on reviewing and proposing revisions to policies and procedures regarding the client-intake process, assisting with attorney compliance with applicable Rules of Professional Conduct, devising methodologies to ensure best practices in the conflicts checking procedures of the Firm, and identifying and clearing potential conflicts of interest for new clients and matters and new hires. Develops and implements Firm-wide best practices in the work flow of new client intake processes and conflict-checking processes. Prepares and ensures compliance with Firm policy of engagement letters and conflict waivers. Clears conflicts for new hires, including new employees and partners. Clears conflicts for new clients and/or new matters. Works closely with Firm General Counsel to resolve loss prevention issues. Works closely with Firm Chief Financial Officer to assure seamless integration of loss prevention and business work flow processes. Works closely with Firm General Counsel to report incidents and claims to the Firm malpractice carrier. Determines and issues ethical wall implementation communications. In concert with Firm General Counsel, conducts in-house training sessions for Firm attorneys and staff on proper intake and conflict procedures. Continues to maintain current knowledge and suggests revisions to and adoption of best practices in loss prevention. Clears conflicts for any Firm mergers and/or lateral partner acquisitions. Reviews outside counsel guidelines as submitted from clients. Reviews all external marketing materials for compliance with ethics rules. Maintains the accuracy of the conflicts database. Works closely with Firm General Counsel to analyze professional liability policies. Participates in all meetings of Firm administrative directors and in duties and responsibilities expected of Firm directors.
Qualification and Experience
Requirements: JD degree with significant practice experience in a private law firm environment as well as a current license to practice law. Becomes familiar with and ultimately is the Firm expert on all aspects of new client intake and conflicts clearance. Understanding and appreciation of basic conflicts rules governing the private practice of law. Familiar with the ethics and conflicts of interest rules of the jurisdictions in which the Firm practices. Acquires close working knowledge of the guidelines on loss prevention provided by the Firm’s loss prevention insurance carrier. Is technically proficient in the use of relevant technology of the Firm and the Loss Prevention Department.
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