Legal Conflicts Specialist Job at Latitude Inc, Chicago, IL

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  • Latitude Inc
  • Chicago, IL

Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

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.

Job Tags

Summer work, Work at office,

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