Conflicts Attorney bei Burr & Forman LLP

Burr & Forman has an immediate opening for a Conflicts Attorney located in our Birmingham, Columbia, or Tampa office.  This position will support the firm’s risk management efforts with a focus on new matter intake; lateral hire screening; client background screening; resolution of conflicts of interest including waivers as needed; engagement letters; and Outside Counsel Guidelines.  The Conflicts Attorney will work closely with many individuals across the firm, including the Risk Management team, attorneys and legal support. 

KEY CONTRIBUTIONS

• Assist in supervision of conflicts of interest and new client and new matter intake processes as well as assisting department personnel carrying out these functions
• Develop expertise on conflicts rules and approaches in specific practice areas
• Serve as Subject Matter Expert (SME) on the firm’s conflicts and new business intake system, as well as client due diligence research
• Facilitate the timely resolution of potential conflicts problems for attorneys across the firm
• Respond to conflict inquiries; interfacing with professionals and legal assistants at all levels of seniority to confirm the status of existing or pending transactions and resolve identified conflict issues
• Assist in preparation and follow-up of both engagement letters and waiver letters
• Advise attorneys and staff on the Rules of Professional Conduct, including conflicts, and assist in adherence to such rules and firm policies when drafting, reviewing and coordinating client engagement and conflict waiver letters
• Assist in reviewing terms of engagement, including outside counsel guidelines, for conflicts and business issues
• Assist with communicating firm policies and procedures relating to conflicts and intake and make recommendations for changes when appropriate
• Assist in building and tracking a database of identified business conflicts and other applicable data
• Other responsibilities as needed

THE ESSENTIALS

• J.D. degree from accredited law school and member in good standing of the state bar
• 3+ years of legal experience working with conflicts and knowledge of conflict rules
• Experience with InTapp a plus
• Highly organized, detail-orientated, proactive with a desire to take ownership
• Balance competing priorities and work effectively in a fast-paced environment, exercising patience and professionalism during stressful situations
• Ability to work independently and with a team
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to maintain effective relationships with a diverse group of attorneys, staff, clients and outside contacts
• Some travel may be required

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Burr & Forman’s experienced legal team serves clients with local, national, and international legal needs. Our attorneys draw from a diverse range of backgrounds and experience to serve as trusted business advisors and legal counsel to help clients achieve their goals. Our firm's century-strong success is credited to our lawyers' forward-thinking approach to crafting innovative solutions for the challenging situations encountered by our clients.  It is not just hard work, knowledge, and experience that are integral to the quality and delivery of our legal services. It is also a diverse, creative, and future-focused approach that enables us to achieve exceptional results that matter.  To learn more about our firm, visit www.burr.com. 

Burr & Forman LLP provides a wide range of benefits designed to support our employees and families including comprehensive health insurance, dental and vision insurance, group term life and disability insurance, a 401(k) retirement plan and retirement planning services, paid time off, and free wellness and mental health services among other benefits. 

The salary range for this position reflects a reasonable estimate of the range of compensation.  Actual compensation is based on a number of factors, including but not limited to, education, work experience, geographic location, skills and competencies, industry knowledge, job responsibilities, market considerations and other business considerations.   

Equal Opportunity Employer

Burr & Forman is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to recruiting, hiring, developing, and promoting lawyers and staff without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, gender, national origin, sexual orientation, military and protected veteran status, gender identity or expression, transgender status, sex stereotyping, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, or any other protected characteristic.

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