Senior Staff Counsel – Client Assurance and Conflicts

BlogLine Emergency Consultation Services Emergency Transportation Emergency Cyber Risk Management Services Aspen Insureds Counterpart Insureds GAIG Insureds Landy Insureds NIP Group PURM Insureds Contact Who We Are Our People What We Do Why We Are Different What’s New Where We Are Apply now Career Senior Staff Counsel – Client Assurance and Conflicts 5/11/21 Freeman Mathis & Gary, LLP is a national, specialty litigation firm located in the Cobb Galleria Office Park, steps from the Battery Atlanta. We are seeking a Senior Staff Counsel- Client Assurance and Conflicts for our Atlanta location. The Senior Staff Counsel is responsible for firm-wide new business assurance, conflicts of interest and new business intake. Essential duties include: Develop and implement comprehensive set of model policies, procedures and forms for integrated client selection and conflicts management for use throughout the firm. Review new and potential clients for scope of representation. Develop and implement standard operating procedures for identifying and resolving client conflicts of interest, including design, development, and enhancement of new business intake and conflicts databases. Oversee conflicts identification and resolution process for lateral lawyer hires (including contract and project lawyers), and all incoming non-lawyer staff. Communicate with attorneys, clients and assistants regarding new matter opening process and ethical rules including applicable code of professional responsibility. Prepare and review attorney client engagement letters for accuracy, including as to scope of legal work. Prepare waiver and disqualification letters. Maintain knowledge of new legal and ethical industry developments related to new business intake and conflicts of interest. Responsible for quality control steps to maintain the integrity of client and matter coding/categorization, and the conflicts database. Responsible for outside counsel guidelines tracking, consent letter tracking, and ethical walls. Responsible for training and development of internal department team members, as well as end users on new business intake applications. This is an exempt position and the ability to learn and adapt to new processes and systems is essential. Experience in a Law Firm environment or Professional Services environment or equivalent education with an understanding of the legal conflicts and billing process required. Characteristics that have proven successful in the role include the ability to follow up, multi-task quickly, research and resolve problems and above all else, maintain a positive attitude. Solid communication skills are important as position requires communicate frequently with partners, other attorneys, and clients, either in writing or in-person. Proficiency in Microsoft Outlook required. Experience with iManage and legal billing software a plus.    Qualifications and Skills Understanding of legal conflicts and applicable ethics rules Accuracy and attention to detail a must Ability to multi-task Excellent working knowledge of Microsoft Office Proficiency in excel Ability to work efficiently in an extremely fast-paced environment with strict deadlines Must maintain courteous and professional demeanor, with a positive attitude Exceptional written and communication skills a must Ability to work with and maintain confidential and sensitive information   Required Experience  Legal degree and professional license required Two or more years of experience in legal or insurance field preferred Experience with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, etc.) required Knowledge of other business software and online databases preferred The Firm values hardworking, collaborative and self-starting individuals. We offer the following in exchange for your hard work and dedication:    Competitive compensation Comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision HSA and FSA for employees and dependents 401K Safe Harbor plan and an employer profit sharing program Company provided life insurance and long-term disability coverage Year-end bonuses and referral fee incentives Generous PTO policy Regular, firmwide socials and events Positive firm culture Work-life balance Employee Assistance Program Safe and comfortable office environment with easy access to gym Easy access to nature trails and cafes Free parking   Freeman Mathis & Gary, LLP (FMG) is committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all applicants and employees by maintaining a workplace free of discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or other protected group status as provided by law. FMG complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws. Employment dependent on successful completion of a background check. Apply now Share Save Print Payment Join Our Team Contact Terms of Use © 2026 Freeman Mathis & Gary, LLP FMG Law Firm Services for Insureds – Emergency Legal Support Blogline