Conflicts Specialist

HBS Default • Atlanta, GA

12d

About The Position

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.

Requirements

• 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.

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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed