Conflicts Coordinator
Monday-Friday 12pm-8pm
Under the direction of the Records Manager, the Conflicts Coordinator is responsible for a variety of tasks.
Essential Job Requirements
- Performing conflict searches for new clients, matters and lateral attorney hires; distributing relevant search results regarding same
- Assisting attorneys and secretaries with conflicts and new client/matter opening procedures
- Processing of Intake memoranda, including reviewing same for accuracy, completeness and required approvals
- Ensuring engagement letter, conflict waiver and opposing counsel requirements are met
- Maintaining the accuracy and integrity of the Firm’s names database
- Maintaining familial relationships, conflict screens and governmental appointments/ board positions/outside business interests databases
- Erecting ethical walls/conflict screen reports
- Determining proper recipient of unidentified mail
Skills, Knowledge and Abilities
- High School Diploma or equivalent
- 1 – 2 years of law firm conflicts and new business intake experience
- Knowledge of automated conflicts software (preferably Aderant/CMS) and web-based search engines
- Knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook
- Familiarity with name aliases of major organizations
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Strong analytical, organizational and time-management skills
- Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment with a strong attention to detail
- Strong customer service skills and ability to work in a team environment
- Ability to interact effectively with internal client base, upholding a professional demeanor at all times and demonstrating an attitude of cooperation
- Ability to work overtime when needed, often without advanced notice
- Ability to treat sensitive/confidential information with appropriate discretion
- Maintain a reliable attendance record. Arrive to work in a timely manner and observe prescribed work break and meal periods
- Be familiar with and adhere to all firm policies and procedures
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: Open, dependent on experience
Date Active: 3.9.2016
Exempt/Not Exempt: Not Exempt