holland and knight
Description
We are seeking a Conflicts Specialist to join our team. The Conflicts Specialist will be responsible for using uniform criteria, standards, and procedures to run conflict reports and prepare conflict summaries. Periodic in-person presence is required for annual or bi-annual weekend team building events. Attendance at in-person quarterly meetings may also be required, depending on a person's location. Conflicts Specialists can be based within a reasonable commuting distance of any of our U.S. offices.
Key Responsibilities Include:
Review new matter memos for accuracy and completion.
Search all relevant and necessary parties in the firm's conflicts database.
Review conflict of interest reports and prepare summaries based on the actual and potential conflicts of interest identified.
Provide summaries to requesting attorneys, and respond to any questions.
Adhere to all firm and department policies and procedures related to searching, reviewing conflict reports, and preparing summaries.
Assist with keeping all shared documents current and accurate.
Assist with training and mentoring Conflicts Clerks as required.
Handle special projects and additional duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
A total of 0-3 years legal experience, preferably with large law firm conflicts.
Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
Ability to work independently and effectively, under pressure, with minimal supervision.
Ability to exercise discretion in escalating and communicating issues.
Ability to manage multiple projects with competing deadlines and priorities.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with excellent attention to detail.
Strong research, computer, and database skills.
Ability to effectively train and mentor Conflicts Clerks.
Minimum Education:
Bachelor's Degree; Juris Doctor preferred.
Benefits:
Our goal is to promote a work environment that supports individuals both professionally and personally, providing resources that encourage health and well-being. Some of the benefits we offer include: Comprehensive medical (PPO and HDHPs), dental, and vision plans, including coverage for domestic partners. Life and AD&D insurance. Short and long-term disability insurance. Tax-advantaged accounts for healthcare expenses, including FSAs and HSAs. Dependent care FSAs. Health advocacy services. Behavioral health and counseling resources for all family members. 401(k) plan and profit sharing. Pre-tax transit and parking programs. Backup dependent care and senior care planning support. Resources for individuals with disabilities and their caregivers. Paid holidays and other paid time off, including parental leave.
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Our goal is to promote a work environment that supports individuals both professionally and personally, providing resources that encourage health and well-being. Some of the benefits we offer include: Comprehensive medical (PPO and HDHPs), dental, and vision plans, including coverage for domestic partners. Life and AD&D insurance. Short and long-term disability insurance. Tax-advantaged accounts for healthcare expenses, including FSAs and HSAs. Dependent care FSAs. Health advocacy services. Behavioral health and counseling resources for all family members. 401(k) plan and profit sharing. Pre-tax transit and parking programs. Backup dependent care and senior care planning support. Resources for individuals with disabilities and their caregivers. Paid holidays and other paid time off, including parental leave.
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