Firm Attorney - Professional Responsibility / DLA Piper LLP / San Diego, CA
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DLA Piper LLP/San Diego, CA
DLA Piper is seeking a Firm Attorney - Professional Responsibility to join the Firm's Office of General Counsel. The position can be located in either the Firm's Chicago or San Diego office. The Firm Attorney will advise and assist the Firm's attorneys and staff in connection with professional responsibility matters, primarily the identification and resolution of conflicts of interest associated with new matters, lateral attorney/paralegal candidates, and efficacy and integrity of ethical walls.
Preferred candidates will have a minimum of 3 years experience in a law firm or an in-house legal department, and prior experience in conflicts resolution and legal ethics. Other considerations include substantive knowledge of Rules of Professional Conduct and current state of legal ethics issues. Candidates also should possess excellent communication skills, writing skills and interpersonal skills.