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SUMMARY: Under the direct supervision of the Conflicts Manager, and according to established Firm policies and procedures, the Conflict Systems Assistant is responsible for the updating and maintenance of the conflicts data base, including running conflict searches, reviewing and entering new employment data. Observes confidentiality of client and firm matters.
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ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Reviews new employment documents and enters all related data, including client and matter information, and appropriate data on related parties.
2. Runs conflicts searches, as requested, by Firm attorneys or designated staff personnel.
3. Maintains the integrity and confidentiality of the conflicts database.
4. Assists attorneys and staff with the completion of new employment paperwork and the defining search requests.
5. Responds appropriately to special requests received from attorneys and staff.
6. Assists other members of the conflicts group, and the Conflicts Supervisor, as required.
7. Other duties as assigned.
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The employee must be able to perform all essential job duties and responsibilities of this position satisfactorily and as outlined, with or without reasonable accommodations. Reasonable accommodation requests may be accommodated, absent undue firm hardship.
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KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:
1. Knowledge and abilities generally acquired through obtaining a high school diploma or equivalent.
2. Ability to use data base software, spreadsheet, and word processing software to complete analysis and reports.
3. Ability to plan and manage multiple projects.
4. Interpersonal skills necessary in order to communicate with a diverse group of attorneys and staff. Provides information with ordinary courtesy and tact.
5. Experience working independently and in a team-oriented, collaborative environment.
6. Ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment.
7. Highly organized, with super attention to detail.8. Work occasionally requires more than 37.5 hours per week to perform the essential duties of the position.
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This job description is intended to describe the general requirements of this position. As such, it is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of job duties or responsibilities required in this job. Subject to firm needs, duties and responsibilities of this position may change at any time, on a temporary or permanent basis, and with or without notice.
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WORKING CONDITIONS:1. Normal office environment with little exposure to excessive noise, dust, temperature and the like. The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of essential functions, responsibilities or requirements.
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Equal Employment Opportunity and Diversity Statement
Barnes & Thornburg is committed to equal employment opportunity in both principle and as a matter of policy. We will recruit, hire, train, promote, compensate and provide benefits to all applicants and employees without regard to ancestry, sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, gender, age, religion, religious creed, mental and/or physical disability, medical condition, military and/or veteran’s status, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state and local laws. This policy applies to all recruiting, hiring, promotions, upgrades, layoffs, compensation, benefits, terminations and all other privileges, terms and conditions of employment. The firm complies fully with all federal, state and local equal employment opportunity laws.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person