Conflicts Coordinator

Roseland, NJ

Summary

Our client, an AmLaw-ranked firm with a 4.1 rating on Glassdoor, has an opening for a Conflicts Coordinator in their Roseland, NJ office. Committed to career development and to a diverse and inclusive workplace, the firm offers many programs and opportunities for personal and professional growth. They seek professionals for their business services group who share these values. This is a hybrid role with a M-F, 9-5 schedule.

Responsibilities

• 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 requests in new client/matter workflow application.
• 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.

Qualifications

• Associate degree preferred. Equivalent work experience will be considered.
• 2 – 3 years of law firm conflicts and new business intake experience.
• Knowledge of automated conflicts software (preferably Intapp Open) and web-based search engines.
• Familiarity with law firm time and billing systems (preferably Aderant).
• Knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Familiarity with names of major companies, financial institutions and law firms, and aliases of same.
• 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, always upholding a professional demeanor 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.

Compensation

The salary range for this role is $60,000.00-$75,000.00, non-exempt. Compensation is commensurate with experience and qualifications.

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