Conflicts Attorney - Portland, OR or Seattle, WA office

Direct Counsel has teamed up with a Pacific Northwest law firm that offers a new client experience based on a deep industry focus. The Conflicts Attorney will identify, analyze, and resolve conflicts with respect to new matters and parties, pursuant to the applicable Rules of Professional Conduct. In addition, the Conflicts Attorney will review all conflict reports, communicate with originating lawyers and staff members regarding their analysis, prepare consent letters, and file executed consent letters.RequirementsResponsibilities include: Analyze and resolve conflicts of interest for new matters and partiesCommunicate with originating lawyers regarding conflicts of interestResearch and investigate and potential conflicts to determine whether consent can be obtained pursuant to the applicable Rules of Professional ConductWork with originating lawyers to obtain consent for disclosures necessary to request informed consentConsult with General Counsel or their designee, as neededDocument decisions on conflicts where appropriate and the issues by recording notes or other written memorandaDraft conflict waiver correspondence and consents for review of requesting attorney and the General CounselResearch and assist with resolving conflicts pertaining to potential lateral hiringEvaluate and implement client/matter screens and former-client notices, in coordination with Records staff members, in order to minimize or avoid disqualification as a result of an otherwise imputed conflict of interestUpdate and propose edits to Firm templates for documenting engagements and informed consentPerform other tasks as delegated by the General Counsel or their designee regarding client engagements, conflicts of interest, Firm training, and the applicable Rules of Professional ConductDesired Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:Requires a juris doctor degree from an ABA accredited law schoolDeep understanding of the Rules of Professional ResponsibilityMinimum of three years of conflicts experience or equivalentActive member in good standing of the Oregon State Bar and the state bar in which the Conflicts Attorney residesStrong skills in legal research and writingTechnology proficiency with familiarity with Intapp Conflicts, Intapp Open, Intapp Walls, and Intapp TermsOther duties: Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with our without noticeBenefitsA team-oriented working environment, offering competitive salaries and excellent benefits including medical, dental, life, LTD, 401(k)/profit sharing retirement, tuition reimbursement, EAP, transit subsidy, and paid time off.