Job Description
Fish & Richardson, the premier global intellectual property law firm, is trusted by the world's most innovative and influential companies. Fish was established in 1878, and now has more than 400 attorneys and technology specialists in the U.S., Europe, and China. Our success is rooted in our creative and inclusive culture, which values the diversity of people, experiences, and perspectives. Join Fish'sfast-pacedConflicts Department asa
Conflicts Resolution Specialist .
How Will You Make a Difference?- Providing detailed analysis of conflict reports in order to identify possible conflicts of interest (including those that are sensitive, confidential and/or complex) and to facilitate and assist with the timely resolution of possible conflict issues (whether ethical conflicts, business conflicts or subject matter conflicts) by working directly with principals and their secretaries/assistants to resolve identified issues
- Initiating and maintaining routine follow-up with attorneys regarding outstanding identified conflicts issues to ensure their timely resolution
- Producing accurate conflict reports from LegalKey
- Researching, analyzing and reporting on corporate family tree information of new clients and adverse parties
- Reviewing, comparing and providing advice regarding use of firm standard engagement and waiver letter templates and assisting with drafting same
What Will You Bring to the Table?- A Bachelor's degree (or the equivalent in experience) and at least 3 years' experience working in a law firm at a level normally acquired through professional experience in the identification, analysis and resolution of conflicts of interest, including ethical, subject matter and business conflicts, or a J.D.
- Strong interpersonal communication skills (written and verbal)
- Strong investigative and analytical skills necessary to conduct complex and detailed analysis of legal matters
- Experience using Intapp™ matter intake and conflicts software preferred
- Ability to commute into one of our office locations on occasion - this role is mostly remote
Why Fish? When you join our team, we offer:
- Competitive pay and discretionary bonus opportunities along with a rich benefits package, including comprehensive medical and dental coverage, generous paid time off, and tuition reimbursement
- Award-winning retirement and profit sharing plans with employer contribution
- A family-friendly atmosphere with back-up child care, as well as health and wellness initiatives
- A positive culture awarded an Outstanding Workplace 2023 designation by People Insight based on our high levels of employee engagement
- Our salary range for this position in New York is $66,579 - $101,872 per year
- Our salary range for this position in San Diego is $59,117 - $86,266 per year
- Our salary range for this position in Silicon Valley is $63,714 - $101,125 per year
- Our salary range for this position in Washington, D.C. is $ $70,821-$112,235 per year
Our Commitment to Diversity As a firm that serves the world's greatest visionaries, we know that creativity and innovation are the result of seeing the world from multiple different perspectives. Having a diverse team enhances the quality of legal services we provide to our clients, sustains our standing as a premier IP law firm, and strengthens the fabric of our firm.
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