Our Risk Management Department has an opening for a Conflicts Specialist who will be responsible for performing, analyzing and identifying potential conflicts related to new clients, matters and lateral hires.
This position can be based in any of our U.S. office locations, though we do have a strong preference for a candidate on the East Coast. The position offers a hybrid schedule of remote and in-person, with at least one in-office day required per week and the possibility of additional on-site days depending on business and client needs. The work schedule for this position (non-exempt) will be 40 hours per week, Monday - Friday, from 9 am - 6 pm EST.
Job Description:
- Performs conflicts checks and company research using in-house and commercial databases
- Analyzes conflicts reports and communicates results to Partners and Conflicts Attorneys
- Assists in the follow-up on pending Conflicts resolution issues
- Updates and maintains Conflicts database
- Provides assistance with drafting and editing Conflict Waiver letters
- Responds to questions from lawyers and secretaries regarding Conflict Waiver letters
- Assists in the review of employee and lateral hire conflict check forms
- Performs other related duties as assigned
Desired Skills and Qualifications:
- Excellent data entry skills
- Effective verbal and written communication skills
- Knowledge of automated conflicts software, preferably Intapp
- Requires good computer skills
- Excellent attention to detail
- Willingness to perform repetitive tasks
- Ability to prioritize; and
- Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
Reporting to the Conflicts Supervisor, the ideal candidate will have 3+ years of conflicts or risk management experience. Bachelor's degree preferred.
The anticipated range for this position is:
$68,000 - $95,750