Professional Responsibility Attorney Job in Tukwila, WA Near Me - 218136 | BCGSearch.com

Professional Responsibility Attorney

Type Full-Time

Location Washington - Tukwila

Job ID EA40218136

Experience Level Midlevel Associate

Job Experience Min. 5 - Max. 18 Years

Ranking 2 : Consumer and/or Business $$

Estimated Salary Consumer Facing Firm Salary-Tend to Be on Lower End in Market (Varies by Firm)

Practice Areas Other

2021-07-23 22:03:03

Tukwila office of our client seeks a professional responsibility attorney with 5+ years of experience in a law firm or in-house legal department. The candidate will advise and assist the firm's attorneys and staff in connection with professional responsibility matters in terms of compliance for both lawyers and non-lawyers on the team. Will report to the firm's lead attorney. Advise firm attorneys and staff regarding professional responsibility and risk mitigation. Identify, analyze, and resolve or make recommendations for ethical issues related to new and existing firm business, practices, and procedures. Conduct legal research related to professional responsibility matters. Work directly with firm attorneys and staff to ensure strict compliance with the rules of professional responsibility. Advise in terms of marketing and advertising ethical considerations. Support firm's attorneys and non-lawyers on all aspects of law firm risk management. Participate in training firm attorneys and staff on professional responsibility obligations. Prior experience in law firm risk management in a large law firm environment is highly preferred. Must have Bar membership in good standing in the WA state. Spanish speaking skills are preferred.

The candidate must have an active J.D. (or equivalent) degree. Substantive knowledge of the Rules of Professional Conduct and the current state of legal ethics issues is essential. Excellent written and verbal skills are required to communicate complex legal issues. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are needed to interact with partners, associates, clients, and firm staff on a regular basis. Strong organizational skills and attention to detail are required to handle large volumes of work and numerous matters simultaneously. Must have the ability to work both independently with minimal supervision and as part of a team. The ability to work outside regular business hours when needed and to travel on occasion is essential.

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