Latitude Inc
Legal Conflicts Specialist
Latitude Inc - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States, 15201
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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
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