Conflicts Coordinator

Lowenstein Sandler • Roseland, NJ

13d • $70,000 - $75,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

Who We Are: Lowenstein Sandler is one of the most sophisticated law firms in the United States, with over 400 lawyers and 300 business services professionals serving clients from offices in New York, Palo Alto, New Jersey, Utah, and Washington, D.C. We recruit candidates who seek a collaborative, entrepreneurial culture that prioritizes our clients, our colleagues, and the communities where we work and live. Committed to career development and to a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace, the firm offers many programs and opportunities for personal and professional growth. We seek professionals for our business services group who share these values. What You Will Do: Under the direction of the Senior Manager of Conflicts, the Conflicts Coordinator is responsible for a variety of tasks. Essential Job Requirements: Performing conflict searches for new clients, matters and lateral attorney hires; distributing relevant search results regarding same. Assisting attorneys and secretaries with conflicts and new client/matter opening procedures. Processing of requests in new client/matter workflow application. Ensuring engagement letter, conflict waiver and opposing counsel requirements are met. Maintaining the accuracy and integrity of the Firm's names database.

Requirements

• Associate degree preferred. Equivalent work experience will be considered.
• 2 - 3 years of law firm conflicts and new business intake experience required.
• Knowledge of automated conflicts software (preferably Intapp Open) and proficiency using web-based search engines.
• Familiarity with law firm time and billing systems (preferably Aderant).
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Familiarity with names and aliases of major companies, financial institutions and law firms.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and time-management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced, high-volume environment while maintaining attention to detail
• Strong client service skills and ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
• Ability to interact effectively with attorney, administrative staff, and other internal clients while maintaining professionalism and an attitude of cooperation.
• Ability to treat sensitive/confidential information with discretion.
• Reliable attendance and punctuality; adherence to work schedules and prescribed breaks.
• Overtime may be required as needed, at times without advanced notice. This role also includes participation in a rotating weekend coverage schedule, during which the employee is expected to monitor email and log in as necessary to respond to requests.
• Familiarity with and adherence to all firm policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Performing conflict searches for new clients, matters and lateral attorney hires; distributing relevant search results regarding same.
• Assisting attorneys and secretaries with conflicts and new client/matter opening procedures.
• Processing of requests in new client/matter workflow application.
• Ensuring engagement letter, conflict waiver and opposing counsel requirements are met.
• Maintaining the accuracy and integrity of the Firm's names database.

Benefits

• Our benefits package includes coverage options for medical, dental, vision, prescription drug, life insurance, disability, FSAs, 401K, and paid time off.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees