Ethical Walls and Conflicts Clerk

Summary

The New York Office of Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP is looking for an experienced Ethical Walls and Conflicts Clerk to support the Conflicts team. Willkie is an elite international law firm of approximately 1,300 lawyers located in 16 offices in six countries. 

The Ethical Walls and Conflicts Clerk will work under the direction of the Director of Conflicts and New Business Intake and be responsible for running searches in the firm’s conflicts database and updating that database, administering ethical walls the firm establishes to govern which attorneys and staff professionals may access documents on the matters the firm handles, and communicating with firm attorneys and staff professionals about these matters.

At Willkie, we believe great people are the key to our success. As such, we are offering a highly competitive compensation package with exceptional benefits. If you are looking to work in a friendly, collaborative environment that affords unique opportunities to expand your professional development, this role is for you.

Responsibilities

• Prepare conflicts reports in response to attorney requests
• Update the firm’s conflicts database with new documents and information
• Assist with opening new matters in the firm’s New Business Intake system
• Address inquiries received by the Conflicts and Ethical Walls team email boxes, escalating for attorney review and resolution as needed
• Establish and maintain ethical walls in accordance with attorneys’ instructions
• Prepare and circulate ethical wall notices to firm personnel
• Perform other duties and projects as assigned

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Proficiency in database management preferred.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Keen attention to detail.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to synthesize information and develop effective, innovative solutions.
• Ability to adapt to shifting priorities and perform well under pressure.
• Ability to build and maintain positive working relationships with colleagues and internal clients.
• Availability for overtime, including evenings, weekends, and firm holidays.
• Must be able to commute to the New York office.

ADA Requirements

• Ability to sit at a desk most of the working day and walk short distances
• Needs manual dexterity, speed and accuracy in handling office equipment
• Ability to work efficiently and accurately in an atmosphere of frequent interruption
• Ability to work in close proximity to other individuals
• Ability to carry moderate objects, e.g., files, small objects and supplies a short distance.
• Must be able to lift, carry and move objects up to 25 lbs.

Employment Status

• Non-Exempt

Pay Range

Pay Range Statement

The salary range for this role represents the Firm’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting. Actual compensation will be dependent upon a number of factors, including but not limited to, the candidate’s relevant experience, qualifications and location. Willkie offers a comprehensive suite of benefit programs to all eligible employees. A summary of available benefits can be found here in the Career section of the Firm’s website.

EEO Statement

Willkie Farr & Gallagher is an Equal Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based upon actual or perceived: race (including hair texture, protective hairstyles and other traits associated with race), color, age, religious creed, citizenship, citizenship status and alienage, nationality, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity or creed, disability, genetic information or medical condition, reproductive health decision making, pregnancy or maternity, paternity, marital or civil partnership status, caregiver status, gender (including gender identity, expression, nonconformity, gender reassignment or status as a transgender individual), sex, sexual orientation or preference, veteran or military status, height, weight, any other characteristic protected by law or any combination thereof. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for candidates with disabilities in our recruiting process. If you need any assistance or accommodations due to a disability, please let the hiring manager know.

California Applicants

Pursuant to the City of Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance (FCIHO) and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider qualified applicant with arrest and conviction records.

Salary : $60,000 - $70,000