Legal Conflicts Specialist

Pittsburgh, PA / Philadelphia, PA / Chicago, Il / Washington, DC / Miami, FL
Client Opportunities – Legal Openings /
Full Time /
Hybrid
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

    • Conduct conflict clearance checks for experienced hires including associates, summer associates, and firm-wide staff; checking for potential conflicts of interest.
    • Interface with Legal Recruiting during the verification of prior work history, ensuring that new hire forms are thoroughly completed.
    • Review resumes and forms, following up with Legal Recruiting as necessary whenever additional information is needed.
    • 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. 
    • Verify that all searching is complete, consistent, and accurate and that all Firm conflicts procedures have been followed.
    • Follow up, give status updates, and serve as a resource to the firm’s Legal Recruiting team, attorneys, and administrators regarding conflict concerns.
    • Prepare and finalize documents for new hire orientation. 
    • Conduct an initial review of the intake form and confirm it complies with the Firm’s internal policies and procedures
    • Conduct a formal conflicts search using standard Boolean logic and performing corporate research. Escalate hits to the Conflicts Attorney(s) as needed. 
    • Initial review of the engagement letter to ensure accuracy regarding parties, rates, standard language, and format. 

Requirements

    • Bachelor’s Degree 
    • Minimum of 2 years of experience within conflicts at a firm close to Saul Ewing's size 
    • IntApp and Aderant experience preferred
    • 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.
$60,000 - $70,000 a year