Conflicts Staff Attorney

This is an exciting opportunity to work for one of the top law firms in the U.S.! Davis Wright Tremaine LLP is looking for a Conflicts Staff Attorney to join our team in our Seattle, Portland, San Francisco, Los Angeles, Chicago, New York or Washington D.C. offices. This position offers the flexibility to be fully remote while working within reasonable commuting distance from any of our offices. This position is responsible for performing a variety of tasks related to the screening of potential client engagements in accordance with the firm's risk management procedures and policies. At Davis Wright Tremaine, you will find challenging assignments, opportunities for professional growth and community involvement, and a culture of inclusion. DWT fosters inclusiveness and authenticity. Regardless of position, everyone here has a voice and the support is unparalleled. On a typical day you will: Undertake and analyze conflicts database searches with respect to new matters for prospective and existing clients, to highlight potential conflict issues for attorneys initiating new clients and new matters for existing clients Assist intake attorneys in clearing potential conflicts that may exist based on analysis of the firm’s conflict system through contact with firm attorneys who are responsible for prior matters identified as presenting potential conflict issues Assist in identification of conflicts of interest, and assist in drafting waivers with respect to those conflicts that a clie