What are the responsibilities and job description for the Associate Conflicts Counsel position at Snell & Wilmer?
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Associate Conflicts Counsel Job Details:
Snell & Wilmer is one of the largest and most prestigious law firms in the Western United States, with more than 500 attorneys in sixteen locations nationwide. The Firm is currently seeking an Associate Conflicts Counsel in our Phoenix office.
This is a dynamic position that involves knowledge of all aspects of client operations as well as interaction with attorneys and staff across eleven states. You should have a strong knowledge of the ethical rules, must have the ability to analyze complex conflict and ethical issues and have a strong attention to detail. You will have the opportunity to use your strong interpersonal skills while working with partners and executives across the firm.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:
- Review and analyze conflict report results, including gathering facts to clear conflicts
- Monitor changes, updates and developments to the ethical rules and analyze the impact the changes may have on the firm
- Work closely with Conflict Counsel, Associate Conflict Counsel, General Counsel, the Executive Committee, the Ethics Committee and Loss Prevention Counsel as necessary
- Review waiver letters, joint representation letters and engagement letters to confirm compliance with firm policies and ethical standards
- Work closely with all firm staff and attorneys to ensure compliance with firm policies and ethical standards
- Assist the recruiting department with conflict issues relating to new attorney and staff hires
- Review and provide comments on Outside Counsel Guidelines, requests for proposal, client generated engagement letters and other documents the firm is asked to sign
- Work closely with client intake on the review of new matter submissions for compliance with firm policies and ethical standards
- Assist with the preparation of ethical walls
- Create and participate in training session for firm attorneys and staff as required
- Provide backup support for audit letters
- Review marketing materials to confirm compliance with ethical standards
- Perform other duties as assigned by the firm’s General Counsel or Conflicts Counsel
Experience and Qualifications:
- Juris Doctorate (J.D.) degree, required
- At least three years of experience as a practicing attorney
- Active admission and in good standing with the Arizona Bar Association
- Strong analytical, critical thinking, problem-solving, decision-making skills and advising
- Ability to work effectively under pressure, to manage sensitive and confidential information, and to meet deadlines
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, a high degree of interpersonal skills, with strong attention to detail
Snell & Wilmer offers a competitive performance-based compensation and a generous benefits package starting on your first day. The benefits package includes medical, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, 401K/profit sharing, paid holidays, tuition reimbursement and paid time off including vacation time, personal time, and sick time where appropriate. Snell & Wilmer values the principles of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. Be Seen, Be Heard, Be Valued, Belong.
Snell & Wilmer is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.
