Senior Conflicts Attorney
Job Location:
Chicago, IL - USA
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Job Summary
Build your big career with the firm that does Big Law Better. McDermott Will & Schulte is a leading global law firm that brings together more than 1700 lawyers and 1400 business professionals. We celebrate excellence collaboration and community and have been recognized as a top workplace by USA Today Fortune The American Lawyer Vault and others. We are also certified by Great Place to Work.
At McDermott we dont just invest in your future we accelerate your career wherever it may lead. That includes supporting you both in and outside of the office.
With us youll find:
A firm where everyone belongs: Our award-winning culture prioritizes warmth and authenticity we encourage you to be yourself!
Enthusiasm for all perspectives: Were smarter and stronger when everyone has a voice and a seat at the table. We welcome unique viewpoints and ideas and we make opportunities for you and your career to thrive.
Support to feel your best and do your best: Wellness is integral to building a successful career and a rich life. Thats why our benefits program supports your physical emotional mental and financial health with an emphasis on work-life balance.
Real rewards for real work: We offer generous compensation packages that recognize hard work and excellence.
Job Description:
The Senior Conflicts Attorney leads the conflict resolution process for complex and high impact matters. This position ensures new matters and attorney hires are compliant with the firms conflicts and risk management policies and procedures and works with senior firm leadership to review all escalated conflicts matters. The Senior Conflicts Attorney works under minimal supervision and relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals.Essential Functions and Responsibilities:
Collaborate with senior leadership and serve as the departmental liaison to clear escalated conflicts issues
Lead the conflicts clearance process for complex and sensitive matters; serves as a point of contact for the Conflicts Attorneys for all escalated matters
Conduct conflict analysis on newfirm business and lateral hires
Prepare audit and present conflict reports to attorneys to resolve issuesin a timely manner
Consult with partners Professional Responsibility Committee and Information Governance to create andmaintaineffective screening restrictions
Review engagement letters and outside counsel guidelines to ensurefirm-wide compliance
Perform legal research including review of case law and jurisdictional issues related to conflicts clearance lateral hiring ethical walls and related issues
Assist theDirector of Conflicts and Client Intakewith overseeing the ConflictsAttorneysteams workflow and training
Lead the training and onboarding of Conflicts Attorneys
Job Specifications:
Juris Doctorate(J.D.) from an accredited law school
Active bar membership in good standing
At least seven (7) years of related work experience
Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Excel Outlook PowerPoint and Word)
Knowledge of time entry and conflict of interest databases
Knowledge of legal research tools and databases
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Strong leadership and analytical skills
Strong organizational skills
Ability to work under tight deadlines and prioritize responsibilities
Ability to handle andmaintainconfidential information
Ability to learn new concepts and skills quickly
Successful candidates will be provided with outstanding career opportunities and will receive a competitive total rewards package with the opportunity to earn performance-based bonuses.
Target Hiring Range $167000 - $214000
Please note that quoted salary ranges are not guarantees of what final salary offers may be. Base pay is based on market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge skills experience and geographic location. Base pay is only one part of the Total Rewards that MWE provides to compensate and recognize our staff professionals for their work. Full time positions are eligible for a discretionary bonus and a comprehensive benefits package.
Physical Demands and Work Environment:
The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Physical Demands:
While performing the duties of this job the employee is required to sit use hands reach with hands and arms stoop talk and hear
Employee must occasionally lift up to twenty (20) pounds
Work Environment:
Typical indoor office environment
Disclaimer:
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed by people within this classification. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities duties and skills required of employees assigned to this job.
Required Experience:
Senior IC
About Company
At McDermott Will & Schulte, we’re doing Big Law better. We don’t just invest in your future, we act as a career accelerant to propel you along your journey, wherever it may lead. And even as we celebrate hard work and excellence, we emphasize happiness—encouraging a rich, full life o ... View more
