Ethical Walls and Conflicts Clerk
About The Position
The New York Office of Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP is looking for an experienced Ethical Walls and Conflicts Clerk to support the Conflicts team. Willkie is an elite international law firm of approximately 1,300 lawyers located in 16 offices in six countries. The Ethical Walls and Conflicts Clerk will work under the direction of the Director of Conflicts and New Business Intake and be responsible for running searches in the firm’s conflicts database and updating that database, administering ethical walls the firm establishes to govern which attorneys and staff professionals may access documents on the matters the firm handles, and communicating with firm attorneys and staff professionals about these matters. At Willkie, we believe great people are the key to our success. As such, we are offering a highly competitive compensation package with exceptional benefits. If you are looking to work in a friendly, collaborative environment that affords unique opportunities to expand your professional development, this role is for you.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree required.
- Proficiency in database management preferred.
- Strong written and oral communication skills.
- Keen attention to detail.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to synthesize information and develop effective, innovative solutions.
- Ability to adapt to shifting priorities and perform well under pressure.
- Ability to build and maintain positive working relationships with colleagues and internal clients.
- Availability for overtime, including evenings, weekends, and firm holidays.
- Must be able to commute to the New York office.
Responsibilities
- Prepare conflicts reports in response to attorney requests
- Update the firm’s conflicts database with new documents and information
- Assist with opening new matters in the firm’s New Business Intake system
- Address inquiries received by the Conflicts and Ethical Walls team email boxes, escalating for attorney review and resolution as needed
- Establish and maintain ethical walls in accordance with attorneys’ instructions
- Prepare and circulate ethical wall notices to firm personnel
- Perform other duties and projects as assigned
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Number of Employees
501-1,000 employees
