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.