Conflicts Attorney

About the Role Taft is seeking a highly motivated, team-oriented Conflicts Attorney to join our Conflicts team. The ideal candidate will have 2+ years of experience in a conflicts department at a mid- to large-sized law firm and can be based in one of several offices. Under the direction of Conflicts Counsel, you will manage all aspects of the conflicts process to ensure ethical compliance for new business and lateral matters. What You'll Do

• Review, analyze and articulate conflicts search results for new business and lateral hires.
• Identify potential conflict issues and determine appropriate steps for resolution.
• Work collaboratively with Conflicts Counsel, General Counsel, firm attorneys and the conflicts team to resolve conflict issues.
• Assist new firm attorneys in transitioning lateral clients and matters, including drafting engagement letters and conflict waivers.
• Draft and distribute ethical screen memorandums.
• Set up new ethical walls and manage existing walls using firm software.
• Identify opportunities to create or streamline processes and procedures to reduce risk and increase efficiency.
• Assist in the development and training of department employees.
• Assist in the large-scale review, reconciliation and clean-up of the firm’s existing client/matter information and conflicts database.
• Provide excellent customer service to legal assistants and firm attorneys.
• Travel within the U.S. to other offices as required.
• Must have ability and willingness to work remotely outside of normal business hours as needed. What We're Looking For
• Juris Doctor (JD) required.
• 2+ years of experience in a conflicts department in a mid- to large-sized law firm.
• Intapp experience strongly preferred.
• Ability to efficiently manage multiple tasks and projects in a high-volume, fast-paced environment.
• Ability to think critically, independently and decisively.
• Strong problem-solving and time-management skills.
• Ability to take initiative and adapt to changes in workflow, processes and procedures.
• Ability to work effectively in a team atmosphere.
• Acute attention to detail, with excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to scale communications to all levels within the firm and translate complex issues into simple concepts. Nice to Have
• Intapp experience (preferred) Additional Information
• Taft is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The information in this posting presents general duties, tasks, and responsibilities but is not intended to be an exhaustive listing. Taft Stettinius & Hollister LLP participates in E-VERIFY.