WFB Perkins Coie LLP
Job Description:
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Analyze conflicts of interest on new business and firm lateral hires. Resolve issues that arise in such matters, including when drafting waivers/consents and advising on ethical issues relating to withdrawal and screening.
Act as a legal advisor to firm lawyers on conflicts-of-interest issues.
Assist management in handling sensitive and confidential issues related to practice management and firm ethics. Provide training on conflict issues.
Negotiate between lawyers in resolving disputes over conflicts and waivers.
Perform other related legal work as needed.
SPECIFIC SKILLS REQUIRED
Knowledge of the Rules of Professional Conduct and their application to the practice of law.
Solid understanding of jurisdictional differences in the application of varying rules and principles in making a choice-of-law analysis.
Ability to effectively cope with change, including the capacity to decide and act without having the total picture.
Strong critical-thinking skills and eye for detail; ability to spot problems and propose creative solutions.
Project management skills, including the ability to spot issues, manage time well, prioritize effectively, adapt to quick changes, and handle multiple deadlines.
Ability to work with minimal supervision.
Ability to collaborate with others within the department and firm, including with personnel in international offices.
Proficiency with MS Office.
SPECIFIC SKILLS PREFERRED
Understanding of litigation practice and working knowledge of law firm processes.
Ability to detect procedural problems and determine appropriate relationships.
Relevant knowledge/familiarity with Intapp products (Conflicts, Intake, Walls, Terms) and Elite 3E.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Qualified candidates must have a Juris Doctorate and a minimum of three years of legal practice experience.
Applicants must be licensed and in good standing to practice law in the state of the office out of which they will be based and the state in which they reside.
Previous experience clearing firm lateral hires is preferred, including working directly with new hire candidates and firm partners to resolve issues, reviewing and analyzing former client issues, and working cross-departmentally with new hire onboarding efforts.
Previous experience in clearing conflicts in international jurisdictions is preferred.
The candidate will need to possess a strong working knowledge of relevant topics, legal issues, and the rules governing professional responsibility and also be able to provide demonstrated success in a stressful environment.
This position is eligible for an annual discretionary bonus, 401(k) plan, medical, dental, and vision insurance, accrued paid time off plan starting at 20 days annually, personal medical and parental leave, up to 10 paid holidays, and family care benefits. More information regarding benefits and programs may be found .
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Analyze conflicts of interest on new business and firm lateral hires. Resolve issues that arise in such matters, including when drafting waivers/consents and advising on ethical issues relating to withdrawal and screening.
Act as a legal advisor to firm lawyers on conflicts-of-interest issues.
Assist management in handling sensitive and confidential issues related to practice management and firm ethics. Provide training on conflict issues.
Negotiate between lawyers in resolving disputes over conflicts and waivers.
Perform other related legal work as needed.
SPECIFIC SKILLS REQUIRED
Knowledge of the Rules of Professional Conduct and their application to the practice of law.
Solid understanding of jurisdictional differences in the application of varying rules and principles in making a choice-of-law analysis.
Ability to effectively cope with change, including the capacity to decide and act without having the total picture.
Strong critical-thinking skills and eye for detail; ability to spot problems and propose creative solutions.
Project management skills, including the ability to spot issues, manage time well, prioritize effectively, adapt to quick changes, and handle multiple deadlines.
Ability to work with minimal supervision.
Ability to collaborate with others within the department and firm, including with personnel in international offices.
Proficiency with MS Office.
SPECIFIC SKILLS PREFERRED
Understanding of litigation practice and working knowledge of law firm processes.
Ability to detect procedural problems and determine appropriate relationships.
Relevant knowledge/familiarity with Intapp products (Conflicts, Intake, Walls, Terms) and Elite 3E.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Qualified candidates must have a Juris Doctorate and a minimum of three years of legal practice experience.
Applicants must be licensed and in good standing to practice law in the state of the office out of which they will be based and the state in which they reside.
Previous experience clearing firm lateral hires is preferred, including working directly with new hire candidates and firm partners to resolve issues, reviewing and analyzing former client issues, and working cross-departmentally with new hire onboarding efforts.
Previous experience in clearing conflicts in international jurisdictions is preferred.
The candidate will need to possess a strong working knowledge of relevant topics, legal issues, and the rules governing professional responsibility and also be able to provide demonstrated success in a stressful environment.
This position is eligible for an annual discretionary bonus, 401(k) plan, medical, dental, and vision insurance, accrued paid time off plan starting at 20 days annually, personal medical and parental leave, up to 10 paid holidays, and family care benefits. More information regarding benefits and programs may be found .
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