Conflicts Attorney

Dykema Gossett PLLC, a leading national law firm, is recruiting for an experienced Conflicts Attorney in our Detroit office.  The Conflicts Attorney will be responsible for:  assisting with directing and managing of new business intake and conflicts processes to ensure that new clients and matters are opened in compliance with the Rules of Professional Conduct and within firm guidelines and are within the firm’s strategic and financial goals;  responsible for assisting with managing the docket department with responsibility for other risk management duties; and, will work closely with the Director of Risk Management on new business, conflicts, docket and other risk management policies.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Maintain a strong knowledge of ethical, legal and risk management rules and requirements governing law firms.
• Assist in developing and implementing strategy, procedures and practices designed to ensure best risk management practices and improve financial profile of new assignments.
• Review new clients and matters including: conflict results, engagement letters, relevant waivers, screening walls, research related to new clients and new business intake form responses.
• Review conflict results related to lateral hire candidates. Prepare memos reflecting potential conflicts and screening memos as necessary.
• Prepare draft waiver letters and ethical walls as necessary.
• Assist in monitoring firm’s docket system ensuring compliance with firm docket policies.
• Assist in training new conflict coordinators and docket clerks.
• Assist and ensure firm compliance with privacy protections including, but not limited to, HIPAA and identity theft protection.
• Assist in ensuring compliance with outside counsel guidelines provided by clients and maintaining database of such documents.
• Assist in maintaining materials contained in the Ethics, Risk and Office of General Counsel section of the Dygest.

 

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED

• Three+ years of experience in client intake and conflict resolution process in a mid to large sized law firm.
• Prior experience utilizing automated conflicts and/or workflow system preferred. Knowledge of Intapp Open a plus. 
• JD required.
• Ability to understand, interpret and prepare complex written materials.
• Strong legal research and analytical skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to effectively collaborate with management, attorneys and staff.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Experience in docket preferred.

Great Benefits for Great People

Dykema offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support the well-being and success of our employees both personally and professionally. This includes competitive health, dental, and vision insurance plans, along with flexible paid time off (PTO), holiday leave, and a retirement savings plan with profit sharing for eligible employees. Other benefits include flexible spending programs, health savings account, commuter benefits, and personal and parental leave programs. We prioritize work-life balance and offer wellness programs, and access to mental health support. Additionally, employees enjoy access to professional development programs, a supportive and inclusive workplace culture, and various employee discounts and perks. We are committed to providing a benefits package that helps our team thrive and feel valued.

The offered salary will be determined by a variety of factors including, but not limited to, work location, individual skill set, previous/applicable experience, education, external market data and consideration of internal equity.

EEO STATEMENT

It is the Firm’s policy to provide employment opportunities to qualified applicants and employees on an equal basis without regard to the individual’s age, race, color, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, national origin, marital status, domestic partner relationship, physical characteristics, disability, or other protected characteristics under applicable federal, state or local laws or ordinances.  Dykema will make reasonable efforts to accommodate the known disabilities of employees who are otherwise qualified to perform the essential functions of the jobs involved.  It is the responsibility of every individual concerned with personnel actions, including management, supervision, recruiting, compensation, benefits, promotions, work assignments, and training, to ensure that these activities are administered consistent with the Firm’s goal of furthering the principle of equal employment opportunity. 

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