Sidley Austin

Conflicts Staff Attorney - New Business (Part-Time, Fully Remote – Weekend Support)


Pay$150000.00 - $170000.00 / year
LocationChicago/Illinois
Employment typeOther

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  • Job Description

      Req#: 9154
      Employer Industry: Legal Services

      Why Consider this Job Opportunity:
      - Salary up to $170,000 for candidates located in California, New York, or Washington, D.C.
      - Comprehensive benefits program with bonus eligibility
      - Fully remote work opportunity with weekend coverage
      - Opportunity to work closely with experienced lawyers and senior management
      - Involvement in high-stakes conflict resolution for various business matters

      What to Expect (Job Responsibilities):
      - Review and analyze conflicts requests, ensuring accurate and clear information is obtained
      - Compile and analyze conflicts reports using internal and external resources
      - Prepare Conflicts Summaries for legal staff outlining potential conflicts of interest
      - Assist with new business intake processes and client due diligence reports
      - Maintain records for tracking conflicts review projects and ensure timely completion

      What is Required (Qualifications):
      - Juris Doctor degree
      - Bar admission in good standing in any U.S. State or the District of Columbia
      - Knowledge of rules of professional responsibility
      - Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
      - Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects with competing deadlines

      How to Stand Out (Preferred Qualifications):
      - Experience with database research and corporate research resources (e.g., CapitalIQ, Bureau van Dijk)
      - Familiarity with the Intapp Open conflicts search application
      - Proficiency in Boolean searching and enterprise conflicts search applications
      - Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Word and Excel

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  • About the company

      Sidley Austin LLP, is an international law firm, employing approximately 2,000 lawyers in 20 offices worldwide.