Conflicts Staff Attorney

The Conflicts Staff Attorney plays a key role in protecting the integrity of client relationships and supporting effective risk management within a leading legal environment. This position focuses on identifying, analyzing, and resolving potential conflicts of interest associated with new clients and matters. Working closely with attorneys across multiple offices, you will help ensure compliance with professional conduct rules and internal policies. You will contribute to the client intake process, develop practical solutions to complex conflict issues, and support informed business decisions. The role also involves training, process improvement, and special projects that strengthen conflicts management practices. With the flexibility to work fully remotely within reasonable commuting distance of a designated office, this opportunity combines substantive legal work with collaboration and professional development.

The ideal candidate is an attorney with a strong understanding of professional responsibility rules, excellent analytical judgment, and the ability to collaborate effectively with legal professionals in a fast-paced environment. Required and preferred qualifications include:

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree.

• Demonstrated knowledge of conflicts of interest rules under the applicable Rules of Professional Conduct.

• Three or more years of experience conducting conflicts analysis as an attorney in a large law firm environment is highly desirable.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain conflicts issues clearly and professionally.

• Ability to build trusted relationships with attorneys and support effective collaboration throughout the conflicts review and approval process.

• Excellent attention to detail, analytical skills, and organizational abilities.

• Strong interpersonal skills and a collaborative, team-oriented approach.

• Excellent client service skills, including the ability to respond promptly and effectively to a variety of inquiries.

• Ability to manage competing priorities, work under pressure, and meet deadlines.

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office; experience with Intapp Open or similar conflicts and intake management systems is preferred.

• Washington State: $160,000–$190,000.

• Los Angeles, California: $160,000–$200,000.

• San Francisco, California: $180,000–$200,000.

• New York City, New York: $175,000–$210,000.

• Washington, D.C.: $155,000–$190,000.

• Compensation may vary according to education, training, experience, and other job-related factors permitted by law.

• Flexible, fully remote work arrangement for candidates within reasonable commuting distance of a designated office.

• Eligibility for a bonus and a range of health insurance options, including plans with an optional Health Savings Account (HSA), depending on location and employment eligibility.

• Dental and vision insurance, life insurance, and short- and long-term disability coverage, where available.

• Telemedicine and virtual short-term counseling services.

• Healthcare and dependent care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs).

• Subsidized backup care and caregiving resources.

• 401(k) retirement plan and retirement contributions.

• Paid vacation, sick leave, and an employee assistance program; paid holiday benefits are available in certain locations.

• Optional insurance programs, including accident, life, disability, long-term care, and pet insurance.

• Commuter and transit benefits.

• Two paid volunteer days for qualifying community service.

• Fertility and adoption benefits.

• Tuition reimbursement.

• Paid sabbatical after 13 years of service.

• An inclusive working environment that supports professional growth, community involvement, and equal opportunities for success.