This position can be based in our global operations center in Tampa, FL, or at the Firm's Dallas office.
Description:We are seeking a Conflicts Senior Specialist to join our team. This is an exciting opportunity to work in a dynamic and fast-paced environment and contribute to the growth and success of our Firm. The Conflicts Senior Specialist will use uniform criteria, standards, and procedures to run conflict reports and prepare conflict summaries.
Key Responsibilities Include:- Review new matter memos for accuracy and completion.
- Search all relevant and necessary parties in the firm's conflicts database.
- Review conflict of interest reports and prepare summaries based on the actual and potential conflicts of interest identified.
- Provide summaries to requesting attorneys, and respond to any questions.
- Adhere to all firm and department policies and procedures related to searching, reviewing conflict reports, and preparing summaries.
- Assist with keeping all shared documents current and accurate.
- Assist with training and mentoring Conflicts Specialists and Clerks as required.
- Special projects and additional duties as assigned.
Qualifications:- A total of 3+ years legal experience, preferably with large law firm Conflicts.
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
- Ability to work independently and effectively, under pressure, with minimal direct supervision.
- Ability to exercise the appropriate amount of discretion in escalating and communicating issues.
- Ability to manage multiple projects with competing deadlines and priorities.
- Strong analytical and problem solving skills, with excellent attention to detail.
- Strong research, computer, and database skills.
- Ability to effectively train and mentor Conflicts Specialists and Clerks.
Minimum Education:- Bachelor's Degree. Juris Doctor preferred.
Benefits: Our goal is to promote a work environment in which individuals have access to the resources they need to be their best both professionally and personally, which includes resources that encourage individuals to focus on their health and well-being.
Below are the benefits we offer: comprehensive medical (PPO and HDHPs), dental and vision plans including coverage for domestic partners; life and AD&D insurance; short and long term disability insurance; tax-advantaged accounts for health care expenses, including FSAs and HSAs; FSAs for dependent care; health advocacy services; behavioral health and counseling resources for all family members; 401(k); profit sharing; backup dependent care; senior care planning support; resources for individuals with development disabilities and their caregivers; and paid holidays and other paid time off, including paid leave for new parents.
