Legal Conflicts Specialist
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LocationPittsburgh, PA
Work modehybrid
Typefull-time
SeniorityMid
Experience2+ yrs
DepartmentClient Opportunities, Legal Openings
Company size1,001–5,000 people
PostedMay 30, 2024 · 2y ago
Verified live1d ago
May no longer be actively hiring
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Bachelor's Degree
Minimum of 2 years of experience within conflicts at a firm close to Saul Ewing's size
Must have a demonstrated ability to work timely and accurately
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Word, Excel, and Outlook
Strong people, communication, and multitasking skills, highly organized and detail oriented
Ability to work both independently and within a team environment
IntApp and Aderant experience preferred
Skills
IntApp
Aderant
Microsoft Office Suite
Word
Excel
Outlook
About the role
The Lateral Conflicts and Intake Specialist is responsible for coordinating the conflict clearance process for legal candidates with the firm-wide Legal Recruiting Department, and the Conflicts Attorneys, along with opening New Clients and New Matters across all Offices.
Responsibilities
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Conduct conflict clearance checks for experienced hires including associates, summer associates, and firm-wide staff; checking for potential conflicts of interest.
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Interface with Legal Recruiting during the verification of prior work history, ensuring that new hire forms are thoroughly completed.
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Review resumes and forms, following up with Legal Recruiting as necessary whenever additional information is needed.
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Identify potential conflict concerns regarding new clients and new employees and provide a concise and complete summary of analysis and findings to the Conflicts Attorneys.
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Verify that all searching is complete, consistent, and accurate and that all Firm conflicts procedures have been followed.
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Follow up, give status updates, and serve as a resource to the firm’s Legal Recruiting team, attorneys, and administrators regarding conflict concerns.
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Prepare and finalize documents for new hire orientation.
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Conduct an initial review of the intake form and confirm it complies with the Firm’s internal policies and procedures
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Conduct a formal conflicts search using standard Boolean logic and performing corporate research. Escalate hits to the Conflicts Attorney(s) as needed.
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Initial review of the engagement letter to ensure accuracy regarding parties, rates, standard language, and format.
Requirements
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Bachelor’s Degree
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Minimum of 2 years of experience within conflicts at a firm close to Saul Ewing’s size
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IntApp and Aderant experience preferred
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Must have a demonstrated ability to work timely and accurately
•
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Word, Excel, and Outlook.
•
Strong people, communication, and multitasking skills, highly organized and detail oriented.
•
Ability to work both independently and within a team environment.