POSITION: Conflicts Administrator (Remote-Hybrid Position)
ORGANIZATION: International Law Firm
LOCATION: Boston, Massachusetts | New York, New York | Washington, District of Columbia
HOURS: Monday – Friday, 9:00AM – 5:00PM
BENEFITS: Base salary up to $85K, competitive bonus structure, Medical and Dental Coverage; Paid Time Off; 401K with match; hybrid work from office and remote and rated top company culture!
SUMMARY: Seeking an experienced Conflicts Administrator. The ideal candidate has 5 years of law firm experience and is comfortable with technology and project management.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
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Handle new business intake requests and conflicts, collaborating closely with Conflicts team to ensure management of workflow
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Coordinate complex assignments with conflicts team
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Know all procedures relating to conflicts and new business, and be able to communicate them to attorneys and staff at all levels.
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Train new staff and attorneys on conducting conflicts checks
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Review potential lateral hire conflicts
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Conduct research through multiple sources, including the SEC, the internet, Westlaw and Mergent
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Identify potential conflicts and recommend action to the appropriate partner attorney
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Communicate with Ethics Chair and Conflicts Manager regarding issues, as needed
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Work with admins and other parties to ensure accurate and complete information for conflicts
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Draft and submit memos related to conflicts issues and recommended resolutions
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Work on other projects and research, as needed
QUALIFICATIONS:
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Bachelor's Degree required
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Outstanding communication skills, both written and spoken, with exceptional customer service skills and orientation
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Advanced research skills using the internet and various databases
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Ability to manage projects, balance priorities, multi-task effectively, and meet deadlines
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Dedication to ethical standards and firm policies
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Strong analytical skills with ability to synthesize complex information
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Strong knowledge of MS Word, Excel and Office Suite
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Experience using InTapp Open, iManage, and other records management software
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Knowledge of client accounting systems (i.e. Elite or Aderant)