What are the responsibilities and job description for the Conflicts & Ethics Specialist position at King & Spalding LLP?
We are looking for a Conflicts & Ethics Specialist to join our collaborative team focused on supporting the Firm’s New Business Intake function.
KEY RESPONSIBILTIES:
Review the firm's new business intake forms and related documents, including conflict reports and engagement agreements to identify and resolve business and ethical conflicts.
Draft and review waiver letters, engagement letters, and communicate with the lawyers and staff on any changes or additional information that may be necessary before the firm can accept the new business.
Work closely with the Associate Director of New Business Intake and a team of Conflicts & Ethics Attorneys.
Advise on issues under the rules of professional responsibility.
Provide advice to attorneys in connection with conflicts of interest analysis, engagement letters, conflicts waivers, and firm policies related to new business intake.
Oversee the onboarding of transferring matters for lateral partners.
Other duties may be assigned by the Associate Director of New Business Intake or Director of Conflicts & New Business Intake.
QUALIFICATIONS:
A bachelor's degree required; advanced degree preferred.
At least six years of previous conflicts experience including reviewing conflict reports, researching corporate affiliations, and advising firm lawyers on conflict issues or relationship issues, and relevant firm policies is required.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Exceptional critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
Working knowledge of the rules of professional conduct.
Responsive, demonstrates sound judgement, and can work well under pressure.
Adaptive to changing priorities, can meet deadlines, and manage a heavy workload.
OTHER:
This is an opportunity to join a collaborative team focused on supporting the firm's new business intake/risk management function.
Primary availability during the firm’s business hours with flexibility to work outside of this standard schedule as needed.
Periodic on-call rotation and offers remote work, subject to location approval by the firm. Occasional travel to the Atlanta office may be required.
Salary : $93,000 - $152,000
