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Legal Conflicts Specialist

latitude, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, us, 15289

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Legal Conflicts Specialist

The Lateral Conflicts and Intake Specialist is responsible for coordinating the conflict clearance process for legal candidates with the firm-wide Legal Recruiting Department, and the Conflicts Attorneys, along with opening New Clients and New Matters across all Offices. Responsibilities

Conduct conflict clearance checks

for experienced hires including associates, summer associates, and firm-wide staff; checking for potential conflicts of interest. Interface with Legal Recruiting

during the verification of prior work history, ensuring that new hire forms are thoroughly completed. Review resumes

and forms, following up with Legal Recruiting as necessary whenever additional information is needed. Identify potential conflict concerns

regarding new clients and new employees and provide a concise and complete summary of analysis and findings to the Conflicts Attorneys. Verify that all searching

is complete, consistent, and accurate and that all Firm conflicts procedures have been followed. Follow up , give status updates, and serve as a resource to the firm's Legal Recruiting team, attorneys, and administrators regarding conflict concerns. Prepare and finalize documents

for new hire orientation. Conduct an initial review

of the intake form and confirm it complies with the Firm's internal policies and procedures. Conduct a formal conflicts search

using standard Boolean logic and performing corporate research. Escalate hits to the Conflicts Attorney(s) as needed. Initial review of the engagement letter

to ensure accuracy regarding parties, rates, standard language, and format. Requirements

Bachelor's Degree Minimum of 2 years of experience

within conflicts at a firm close to Saul Ewing's size IntApp and Aderant experience

preferred Demonstrated ability to work timely

and accurately Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite , particularly Word, Excel, and Outlook. Strong people, communication, and multitasking skills , highly organized and detail oriented. Ability to work both independently

and within a team environment. $60,000 - $70,000 a year