Key Responsibilities

• Conduct thorough conflict-of-interest searches for all incoming files and matters using the firm’s conflicts database.
• Monitor and manage conflict resolution processes, including maintaining and updating the conflicts database to ensure data accuracy and integrity for client, matter, and party records.
• Prepare and provide conflict reports summarizing findings to attorneys on all new matters.
• Collaborate with partners, associates, and the intake team to ensure all required information is accurately provided by the legal teams at the time of request.
• Work alongside attorneys’ administrative teams to ensure the firm intake policies are followed so matters can be opened in a timely manner according to the firm’s expectations.
• Be an integral part of the implementation of firm’s new conflicts/intake program by supporting the new policies and procedures.
• Participate in periodic training of attorneys and staff on the firm’s new conflicts process and protocols.

Qualifications

• Previous conflicts experience in a law firm, preferably involving program implementation.
• High degree of professionalism with the ability to work independently and collaboratively, and with good judgment under pressure.
• Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills, with excellent attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal professional communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
• Highly organized with the ability, and escalate and communicating issues when necessary.