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Attorney in Seattle, WA

Polsinelli PC Dec 13,2019 Aug 22,2019 Location Seattle WA
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Law Firm

Attorney

Min 2 yrs required

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Conflicts Counsel The candidate will provide duties include: Review and analyze new business conflict of interest reports and identify potential conflicts of interest and assist Attorneys in resolving them. Review and analyze lateral and new attorney conflict of interest reports and identify potential conflicts of interest and assist Attorneys and Firm Management in resolving them. Provide concise and complete summaries of potential conflict issues and steps required for resolution for Attorneys and NBI Coordinators. Conduct online searches and use web-based research tools, company websites and/or public databases to determine relevant information about potential representations. Discuss conflict of interest and loss prevention issues with Attorneys, NBI staff and the Assistant General Counsel to identify and resolve potential conflicts of interest. Exercise discretion and professional independent judgment with respect to the identification and resolution of potential conflicts of interest. Draft clear engagement and waiver letters, as necessary, for Attorneys and follow up to ensure waivers are obtained before files are opened. Review language in Attorney drafted waiver and engagement letters to ensure that they adequately address conflicts and engagement issues. Review outside counsel guidelines to identify deviations from the Firm engagement policies; work with Attorneys to appropriate address deviations. Confirm need for ethical walls to screen individuals from particular clients and matters; manage and maintain the Firm processes for implementing walls.

Qualification and Experience

The candidate must have 2+ years’ experience in conflicts clearance in a large law firm. Must be proficient in Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Adobe and Database Management. Must have a thorough working knowledge of the technologies that support the daily operations of the NBI department, including InTapp Open, Elite and/or other conflicts database systems. Must be detail oriented, have strong computer skills, strong oral and written communication skills, critical thinking skills, the ability to perform well under pressure, and active bar membership in good standing.

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