• Reviews client, related party and adverse party data for potential new matters to determine whether these proposed engagements involve conflicts of interest. This entails identifying possible conflicts from conflict reports containing that data, contacting the attorneys responsible for relevant matters, and drafting and seeking conflict waivers from select clients to resolve those possible conflicts.

• Responds to department emails regarding conflict and ethics issues.

• Erects confidentiality walls using department software.

• Reviews new client/matter requests and engagement letters for compliance with firm’s screening procedures.

• Reviews client outside counsel policies for conflict and ethics issues and circulates policies to other firm reviewers for comment, as appropriate.

• Stays apprised of the various conflict of interest rules in the firm’s jurisdictions.

• Works with staff in our Ethics & Business Intake screening department.

• As needed, analyzes and resolves conflict of interest issues arising from the firm’s hiring of new lawyers.

• As needed, assists lawyers with drafting of engagement letter provisions to address conflicts of interest and other ethics issues.

• As needed, performs research on legal issues relating to ethics matters.

• J.D. degree from ABA-accredited law school.

• Current admission in good standing to practice law in Colorado or another jurisdiction in which the firm practices, with no record of adverse disciplinary action.

• Prior conflict attorney experience at a medium or large firm a plus.

• Excellent oral and written communication skills.

• Excellent time management and organizational skills.

• A background or interest in legal ethics and a willingness to learn.

• Ability to solve problems and make sound judgments, and willingness to ask for help when needed.

• Literacy in Word, Outlook, Excel, Adobe, Westlaw or Lexis, and Internet search engines. Ability and willingness to learn applicable software used in the conflict and intake process.

• This is a non-partnership track position.

• There will be little or no direct client service

• This is no billable hour expectation.

• Night or weekend work will be rare.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by this position to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Work Environment:

Professional office atmosphere. Sedentary work that primarily involves sitting or standing for prolonged periods. Position may require occasional off-hour meetings and events.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those this position may encounter while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Note: This job description is intended to convey information essential to understanding the scope of the job and the general nature and level of work performed by job holders within this job. However, this job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of qualifications, skills, efforts, duties, responsibilities or working conditions associated with the position.

Holland & Hart offers of employment take into consideration a candidate’s education, training, and experience, as well as the position's work location, external market and internal value, including seniority and merit systems, and internal pay alignment when determining the salary level for potential new employees. Colorado Salary Range is $101,935 - $169,891. A discretionary bonus may be available based upon performance.

Holland & Hart works hard to promote work/life balance with a 37.5-hour scheduled work week for most staff employees, a robust wellness program, and generous PTO and holiday pay for eligible employees. Full-time employees become eligible for benefits on the date hire, with a benefits offering that includes medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, EAP, STD, and LTD. Also available are voluntary income protection benefits such as supplemental life, accident, critical illness, and long-term care insurances, as well as a 401(k)-retirement plan with a company match. In addition, the firm has programs that may provide for educational assistance, free or discounted legal services, and opportunities through the Holland & Hart Foundation, which is a non-profit organization dedicated to creating volunteer opportunities for lawyers, staff, families, and friends of Holland & Hart LLP. Part-time employees may have access to some of these benefits, which may be on a pro-rated basis.