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Experience

This role is open to any Saul Ewing office besides New York, Princeton, Newark, Los Angeles, and Orange County

The Conflicts Attorney is responsible for assisting the Firms Office of General Counsel, Conflicts and New Business Intake Department with analyzing conflicts in legal matters, advise clients on solutions, and negotiate on behalf of clients.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Analyze intake requests for both existing and new business, including engagement letters; conflict reports, identifying potential conflict situations;
• Review Conflicts Questionnaires submitted by lawyer and staff candidates, and communicate with candidates regarding additional questions and clarifications;
• Conduct thorough analysis on lateral matter lists to identify actual and potential conflicts of interest;
• Procure, review and draft waiver letters and engagement letters from appropriate attorneys as deemed necessary;
• Confirm need and establish ethical walls to screen individuals from particular clients and matters as part of conflict clearing process;
• Answer queries from professional staff across the Firm concerning conflict checks and processes;
• Communicate orally and in writing with Firm attorneys and propose, coordinate and document resolutions; and
• Liaise with General Counsel; lateral recruiting department; and other Firm attorneys to identify business conflict issues and review and approve conflicts forms as necessary.

Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS:

• Juris Doctorate degree and active member of the Bar in good standing;
• Database searching experiencing and knowledge of iManage, IntApp Intake; Aderant; and Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint and Word);
• Requires ability to oversee and supervise staff members, as needed by the Department.
• Methodological approach to work with a strong focus on accuracy, attention to detail, consistency and good decision-making skills required.
• Experience with analyzing conflicts of interest and the law of conflicts of interest.
• Strong technological skills, knowledge of conflicts clearance and ethical screening software preferred.
• Aptitude for learning new systems, including ability to participate in discussions about design of existing or new system based on departmental and firm needs.
• Able to work under pressure to tight project deadlines and able to adapt to competing demands and prioritize tasks to ensure complete follow-through on outstanding issues.

Physical Demands of Position:

Work is performed in a professional office environment and requires the following during the work day:

• Must be able to remain in a stationary position for long periods of time (working at a computer)
• Repetitive movement (i.e. heavy computer/keyboard use).
• Individual will interact regularly with others verbally, in-person, and via written communication.
• May require occasional light lifting (files, copy paper, etc.).

In addition to the essential functions outlined above:

• Individual in this position will provide additional assistance and support as directed by their supervisor.
• Job will require occasional travel to the Firms other offices and for external events
• This job description is subject to change at any time.

The pay for this position will be determined based on relevant skills, exper ience, education, external market data, internal equity, and other job-related factors. The anticipated pay range for this role is \$120k to \$140k.

Saul Ewing is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value diversity, seek qualified applicants and make personnel decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, marital or veteran status, citizenship, gender identity or expression, or any other legally protected status.

How to apply

1. Please send your resume to<gabrielle.turino@saul.com>
2. Email subject should be the position title you are applying for
3. Cover letters are optional,not required