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Conflicts Attorney (Hybrid)

Dorsey & Whitney, LLP | Minneapolis, MN, United States

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Posted Date 2/18/2025
Description

Closing Date: 25th April, 2025

Description:

We are seeking a Conflicts Attorney to join our growing team in Minneapolis that researches, reviews, and resolves conflict of interest issues related to Firm new business and lateral attorney hires. You will collaborate with Conflicts team members, the Firm's Ethics Counsel, Claims Counsel, Lawyer Recruiting and attorneys firm-wide to efficiently and effectively assist with matter openings, potential new hires and ongoing maintenance.

Additional responsibilities include:
  • Research, review and analyze conflicts reports in order to accurately identify potential legal conflicts and business issues, and assist attorneys in addressing or resolving them.
  • Identify potential conflicts of interest to ensure that new matters and lateral attorney hires are compliant with the firm's conflict and risk management policies and applicable rules of professional conduct.
  • Actively consult and advise firm attorneys regarding the status of conflicts clearance. Ensure timely matter opening.
  • Use the firm's specialized software and databases to review and clear potential conflicts. Document steps taken to resolve conflicts and ensure outside counsel documentation is up to date. Enter pertinent information into the conflicts system.
  • Assist with drafting of conflicts waivers and establishing ethics walls as requested.
  • Review client outside counsel guidelines and assess the firm's ability to comply.
  • Study and stay current with laws and rules pertaining to conflicts of interest.
  • Assists in the preparation and delivery of training and orientation for attorneys and staff on related matter opening topics.
  • Perform various special projects and duties as assigned.

What We're Looking For:
  • A JD degree from an ABA-accredited law school.
  • Interpretation and problem-solving skills.
  • Knowledge of the Rules of Professional Conduct.
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
  • Ability to communicate with lawyers and business professionals to assist with the timely resolution of conflicts.
  • Strong writing and organizational skills.
  • Ability to understand how small details can be of critical importance.
  • Ability to manage multiple projects with competing deadlines and priorities.

Preferred:
  • Minnesota bar admission.
  • At least 3 years of experience at a large law firm.
  • Conflict clearance experience at large law firm.

About Dorsey:
Dorsey & Whitney is an AmLaw 100 international law firm with more than 575 lawyers in 21 offices throughout the United States, Canada, Europe and Asia. We are a premier legal counselor to companies worldwide in a wide range of industries, including banking & financial institutions; development & infrastructure; energy & natural resources; food, beverage & agribusiness; healthcare & life sciences; and technology.

Dorsey offers opportunities for advancement within a collaborative and dynamic environment, with competitive pay and excellent benefits. Our benefits are available to business professionals working 17+ hours/week along with their dependents, including spouses and domestic partners regardless of gender. Dorsey's benefit package includes: comprehensive medical insurance with coverage for infertility, gender-affirming care, behavioral health, and access to virtual providers; dental insurance; vision insurance; 401(k) retirement savings plan with Firm contribution; basic and optional life insurance; short and long-term disability; paid time off; up to 8 weeks of paid parental leave with up to an additional 6-8 weeks of paid short-term disability for business professionals who give birth; paid holidays; paid volunteer day; discretionary bonuses (if bonus eligible); adoption assistance; healthcare, dependent care, and transportation pre-tax reimbursement accounts; back-up child and elder care program; education and college advising program; virtual tutoring; wellbeing programs and activities; mass transit program (certain offices); travel assistance program; 24/7 employee assistance program with access to five confidential visits with a licensed counselor at no cost. (Some benefits are subject to eligibility criteria.)

Dorsey values the strength that comes from a diverse and inclusive workplace. It contributes to the success of our people and our clients and enriches our experience. We believe that everyone should feel at home and part of our community. We encourage individuals with diverse backgrounds and experiences to apply.

One of our greatest strengths is a friendly, cooperative culture that values and appreciates each individual. Dorsey has received external recognition for our welcoming workplace, including:
  • Mansfield Certification Plus (Diversity Lab)
  • Best Law Firms for Women (National Association of Female Executives and Flex-Time Lawyers)
  • 100% rating on the Corporate Equality Index (Human Rights Campaign)
  • Gold Standard Certification (Women in Law Empowerment Forum)
  • Top 100 Adoption-Friendly Workplace (Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption)

Reasonable Accommodations:
Dorsey is committed to providing disability and religious-based reasonable accommodations, as well as menopause, pregnancy or lactation-related reasonable accommodations. If you require a reasonable accommodation during the application and hiring process, or if you have questions about a workplace reasonable accommodation, please contact us at 612-492-5033.

How to Apply:
Dorsey & Whitney LLP accepts online applications. Please go to the “Careers” section of the Dorsey website at https://www.dorsey.com/careers/attorneys and complete Dorsey's online application form. We are unable to accept application materials by mail or email.

Dorsey & Whitney LLP is an EEO/AAP/Disabled Vets Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, affectional preference, disability, age, marital status, familial status, status with regard to public assistance, military or veteran status, or any other legally-protected status.

Dorsey & Whitney LLP participates in E-Verify.

The pay range for this position in Minnesota only is an annual salary of $100,000 to $150,000. This range represents Dorsey's good faith estimate of likely compensation at the time of posting. Actual pay will be dependent upon a number of factors, including the candidate's experience, qualifications, skills and location and may fall outside of the range indicated.

We are accepting applications for this position until April 25, 2025.

Please note that Dorsey is not currently accepting search firm submissions in connection with this opening.

#LI-Hybrid
Salary100,000.00 - 150,000.00 Annual
Title
Associate / Attorney / Lawyer
Years of Experience
1-3 | 3-5 | 5-7 | 7+

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