Conflicts Administrator
ORGANIZATION: Top-Ranked Law Firm
LOCATION: Washington, DC | Chicago, IL | Boston, MA | New York, NY
BENEFITS: Base salary up to $90K, 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:
- Handle new business intake requests and conflicts, collaborating closely with Conflicts team to ensure management of workflow
- Coordinate complex assignments with conflicts team
- Know all procedures relating to conflicts and new business, and be able to communicate them to attorneys and staff at all levels
- Train new staff and attorneys on conducting conflicts checks
- Review potential lateral hire conflicts
- Conduct research through multiple sources, including the SEC, the internet, Westlaw and Mergent
- Identify potential conflicts and recommend action to the appropriate partner attorney
- Communicate with Ethics Chair and Conflicts Manager regarding issues, as needed
- Work with admins and other parties to ensure accurate and complete information for conflicts
- Draft and submit memos related to conflicts issues and recommended resolutions
- Work on other projects and research, as needed
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor's Degree required
- 5+ years of related experience in a law firm or professional services environment
- Outstanding communication skills, both written and spoken, with exceptional customer service skills and orientation
- Advanced research skills using the internet and various databases
- Ability to manage projects, balance priorities, multi-task effectively, and meet deadlines
- Dedication to ethical standards and firm policies
- Strong analytical skills with ability to synthesize complex information
- Strong knowledge of MS Word, Excel and Office Suite
- Experience using InTapp Open, iManage, and other records management software
- Knowledge of client accounting systems (i.e. Elite or Aderant)
