• Undertake and analyze conflicts database searches with respect to prior and current clients of lateral-hire attorney candidates at all levels
• Provide detailed reports with respect to lateral-hire attorney candidates to Practice Group Chairs, Partners In Charge, and other stakeholders
• Work closely with HR Recruiting team in supporting the lateral-hire attorney recruiting and onboarding process with respect to conflicts of interest issues
• Coordinate administrative opening of new matters for incoming lateral-hire attorneys. Including identifying conflicts of interest and drafting waivers with respect to those conflicts that a current firm client and/or a lateral hire attorney’s prior or current client may waive under the applicable Rules of Professional Conduct
• Participate in training sessions for attorneys and staff regarding the firm’s conflict screening and new client/new matter intake processes
• Participate in Conflicts Staff Attorney on-call coverage for conflicts checks related to new business intake
• Update department training materials on conflict and new business intake issues
• Run special searches as needed (i.e. prior relations of new attorneys, potential merger, etc.) to identify potential conflict issues
• Participate in special projects involving ne business intake best practices and risk management initiatives
• Assist with other administrative tasks, and/or support as assigned

Join us if you have:

• 2 years of experience working in a conflicts department, preferably in a large law firm setting
• Juris Doctor; licensed to practice in one or more United States jurisdictions required
• Demonstrated knowledge of conflicts of interest rules under the Rule of Professional Conduct required, prior experience with conflict analysis in a large law firm environment is ideal
• Strong communication skills, verbal and written, required
• Ability to build relationships with other attorneys to gain confidence in the conflicts analysis and approval process required
• Attention to detail, analysis and organizational skills required
• Strong interpersonal skills, team player able to work in a fast-paced environment required
• Strong customer service skills, including understanding and responding quickly to a variety of inquiries, are required
• Ability to work under pressure and meet project deadlines is required
• Experience with Microsoft Office is required; experience with Elite Records Management System is preferred

Who We Are

• First Stop Health Telemedicine: Speak with a licensed physician or mental health counselor 24/7, consultations covered by the firm
• TELUS Health Employee Assistance Program: Receive support with mental, financial, physical, and emotional wellbeing
• Voluntary Pet Insurance
• Milk Stork: Virtual lactation consulting, breast milk shipping and nutritional testing covered by the firm
• Wellness Benefits:
• Peloton App
• Headspace App