Conflicts Attorney

Permanent Placements is seeking a Conflicts Attorney on behalf of our client, a nationally respected, full-service law firm with offices across the United States. Our client has more than 1,100 attorneys across 22 offices and a legacy dating back to 1885. The firm is known for its collaborative culture, client-first approach, and commitment to community engagement. It provides comprehensive legal services across a wide range of practice areas and operates under a decentralized leadership model.

The Conflicts Attorney will join a dedicated conflicts team and support attorneys across multiple offices by ensuring compliance with professional responsibility and conflicts-of-interest obligations. This role is well suited for an attorney with prior conflicts experience in a mid- to large-sized law firm environment.

This role is fully onsite and may be based in one of the following office locations:
Chicago, Cincinnati, Cleveland, Columbus, Dayton, Denver, Detroit, Indianapolis, or Minneapolis.

• Review and analyze conflicts searches for new business and lateral matters
• Identify and assist in resolving potential ethical conflicts
• Collaborate with Conflicts Counsel, General Counsel, and firm attorneys
• Assist with lateral onboarding, engagement letters, and conflict waivers
• Maintain and update client and matter data in conflicts systems
• Participate in database clean-up and process improvement initiatives
• Provide responsive support to attorneys and legal support staff
• Travel to other U.S. offices as needed

• Juris Doctor required
• 2+ years of experience in a law firm conflicts department
• Knowledge of legal ethics and professional responsibility rules
• Intapp experience strongly preferred
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment

• Base salary range: $130,000 – $150,000, depending on experience