Risk Management Conflict Clerk

Gordon Rees Scully Mansukhani, LLP•Franklin, TN

13d•$40,000 - $55,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Gordon Rees Scully Mansukhani, a national law firm, has an immediate opening for a Risk Management Conflict Clerk in its Nashville office. This is a full-time position, with flexible options to work a remote, hybrid or onsite schedule. Medium to large law firm experience is preferred. Paralegal or Law Clerk experience is a plus. Candidate must observe confidentiality in all Client/Firm matters.

Requirements

Minimum two years’ experience related to the duties or skills described herein (e.g., general research, paralegal or clerking experience) or one year of direct conflicts experience in a law firm.
Law firm experience highly desired.
Professional demeanor is required
Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills, including the ability to interact with attorneys, management and staff
Must be able to prioritize, multitask, work under pressure and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment while maintaining a high-level work product, working both independently and as part of a team
Strong attention to detail and time management skills
Must also exercise discretion and good judgment
Proficiency with Outlook preferred
Familiarity and comfort dealing with legal documents a plus

Responsibilities

Conduct conflict of interest search requests and effectively handle matter intake through conclusion.
Make decisions regarding actions to be taken, including assessment of complex or unusual requests, making decisions about interpretation of conflicts data, and/or determining techniques or methods to be used to resolve conflicts.
Analyze conflicts reports, make informed recommendations and highlight potential conflicts for attorney review.
Communicate and disseminate conflict of interest information orally or in writing, following up with lawyers and others as needed to handle all due diligence and ensure that files are complete and up-to-date.
Conduct research using third-party business resources for all new clients and for other assigned work as needed.
Actively maintain working knowledge of the applicable rules of professional conduct, client relationship considerations, and related developments.
Participate in or manage special projects and perform other duties as assigned.
Consistently contribute to the department work product by communicating and collaborating in a manner that enhances individual and team productivity.
Work overtime as needed and approved, including weekend and holiday e-mail and conflict check coverage shared with other staff on a rotating, calendared basis.