Husch Blackwell

Conflicts Supervisor

Husch Blackwell$130K — $160K *
Legal & Accounting
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5-7 years of experience in legal conflicts roles
  • At least 1-2 years of supervisory experience
  • Bachelor's degree required; JD or paralegal certification preferred
  • Proficiency with legal conflicts databases like Intapp
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Exceptional critical thinking and analytical skills
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-demand environment.

Responsibilities

  • Supervise daily activities of the Conflicts Coordinators and Analysts
  • Provide guidance and manage team dynamics
  • Oversee the conflict check process and ensure timely reports
  • Act as primary escalation point for team inquiries
  • Review conflict reports and escalate issues to attorneys as needed
  • Maintain quality standards in conflict searches and reporting
  • Train new team members on processes and procedures.

Benefits

  • Health care coverage
  • Retirement benefits
  • Paid time off including sick and vacation days
  • Parental leave
  • Basic life insurance
  • Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Discretionary performance-based bonuses
Full Job Description
Based in any U.S. office, the Conflicts Supervisor is responsible for supervising the daily operations of the conflicts team and managing personnel. The Supervisor works closely with the Conflicts team and other Firm personnel, to support and maintain high levels of efficiency and accuracy. This position is responsible for upholding the standards of quality, consistency, accuracy, thoroughness, and customer service as defined and implemented by the Department. The Supervisor will work one-on-one with the Analysts to monitor performance and progress where needed. The Supervisor will work with the Senior Training Specialist to develop and implement individualized training plans as well as Department documentation. The Supervisor will respond to questions raised by legal assistants and/or partners. This role reports to the Manager, Intake/Conflicts. *Note: Candidates must be able to work within the Pacific or Central Time Zones. Responsibilities include: • Supervising the day-to-day activities of the Conflicts Coordinators and Conflicts Analysts. • Providing guidance to the Conflicts team and managing team dynamics. • Working directly with the Conflicts Coordinators to oversee the conflict check process, ensuring timely and accurate delivery of reports, research, response time, time-sensitive issues and other challenges. • Serving as the primary escalation point for the Conflicts Coordinators and Conflicts Analysts. • Reviewing and analyzing conflict reports; escalating complex issues to Conflicts Attorneys and Office of General Counsel as needed. • Monitoring and maintaining the quality and consistency of conflicts searches and reporting standards. • Providing clear verbal and written feedback regarding any work quality deficiencies. • Ensuring internal protocols and procedures are properly followed. • Working with the Senior Training Specialist, train Conflicts team new hires in our internal department on processes and procedures; including research, conducting conflicts searches and Intapp. • Training new assistants in the process of submitting conflicts requests, navigating Intapp and the lifecycle of the new matter intake process. • Helping with implementation and improving conflicts processes and procedures. • Identifying and escalating personnel issues to the Manager, Intake/Conflicts. • Administrative duties such as timecards, PTO, holiday coverage, employee reviews and other duties as assigned. Qualifications: • Ability to manage multiple priorities under tight deadlines. • Strong written and verbal communication skills. • Extensive understanding of legal conflicts concepts and related ethical rules. • Exceptional critical thinking and analytical skills. • Excellent decision-making skills and demonstrated ability to think on your feet. • Excellent customer service skills and proficiencies. • Comfortable working with attorneys and other legal staff. • Comfortable in a high demand, fast paced environment. • Flexibility regarding work hours and schedule. Experience: • Bachelor's degree required; JD or paralegal certification preferred. • Minimum 6 years of experience in a conflicts role. • At least 1-2 years of supervisory or team leadership experience. • Familiarity with legal conflicts databases (e.g., Intapp, Dunn & Bradstreet, Aderant) required. Gibson Dunn will consider for employment qualified Applicants with Criminal Histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of local law. Compensation & Benefits: The annual compensation range for this position is $130,000 - $160,000. The salary offered within this range will depend upon qualifications and other operational considerations. Benefits offered for this position include health care; retirement benefits; paid days off, including sick time, and vacation time; parental leave; basic life insurance; Flexible Spending Accounts; as well as discretionary, performance-based bonuses. #LI-Remote For technical difficulties with our online application, please contact us at . Our recruiting support team will respond as soon as possible.

About Husch Blackwell

Husch Blackwell is a full-service litigation and business law firm with attorneys across the United States. The firm represents national and global leaders in major industries that include agribusiness, food and beverage, energy, financial services, healthcare, pharmaceuticals, real estate, and technology. Husch Blackwell has a strong reputation for providing exceptional client service and has been recognized for its commitment to diversity and inclusion. The firm has also been recognized for its pro bono work and community involvement.
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