Lateral Conflicts Support Coordinator
About The Position
Orrick's New Business & Conflicts (NB&C) team has an excellent opportunity for a Lateral Conflicts Support Coordinator. This position could be based in any of our U.S. offices and consideration given for 100% remote US locations. The Role: As a Lateral Conflicts Support Coordinator, you will provide administrative and data management support to the lateral clearance team and to the Director of NB&C to ensure that lateral clearance work is efficiently managed and to aid in the timely clearance of lateral candidates. Data Management: You will create and maintain flags in the conflicts database related to lateral hiring, assist with closing clients and matters, and update internal documents regarding the status of lateral candidates. Workflow: You will review various documents involved with lateral hiring, including lateral partner questionnaires (LPQ) and professional responsibility questionnaires (PRQ)and prepare conflicts searches. You will attend to filing engagement letters and locating engagement letters within the firm’s various systems. With your technical know-how, you will utilize other firm resources to improve workflow efficiencies. Innovation: We are inspired by innovation and committed to being market leaders in every area of our firm. One of your responsibilities will be to look for ways to streamline processes and procedures, identify new and expanded uses for existing technologies, and contribute to our environment of innovation. Who is Orrick? Orrick is a global law firm focused on delivering innovative solutions for four sectors: Technology & Innovation, Energy & Infrastructure, Finance and Life Sciences & HealthTech. Founded more than 150 years ago in San Francisco, Orrick today has offices in 25+ markets. We are recognized globally for delivering the highest-quality legal advice and for our culture of innovation and collaboration.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience required.
- One to three years of practical work experience preferred.
- High technology aptitude and excellent computer skills in the full MS Office suite.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Excellent attention to detail.
- Flexibility, an enthusiastic approach to client service, dedication to teamwork, and strong organization and time management skills.
Nice To Haves
- Research and database management expertise highly desirable.
Responsibilities
- provide administrative and data management support to the lateral clearance team and to the Director of NB&C
- create and maintain flags in the conflicts database related to lateral hiring
- assist with closing clients and matters
- update internal documents regarding the status of lateral candidates
- review various documents involved with lateral hiring, including lateral partner questionnaires (LPQ) and professional responsibility questionnaires (PRQ)and prepare conflicts searches
- attend to filing engagement letters and locating engagement letters within the firm’s various systems
- utilize other firm resources to improve workflow efficiencies
- look for ways to streamline processes and procedures
- identify new and expanded uses for existing technologies
- contribute to our environment of innovation
Benefits
- We offer a full range of elective health benefits including medical, dental, vision and life; robust mental well-being programs; child, family, elder, and pet care benefits; short- and long-term disability and industry leading parental leave benefits, health savings account contributions (w/applicable medical plan), flexible spending accounts, and a 401K program.
- This role will receive compensated time off through our Paid Time Off program and paid holidays.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
