Conflicts Specialist

Conflicts Specialist (Laterals)

The Conflicts Specialist (Laterals) will prepare conflict check reports, assist in updating internal records associated with new hire conflicts, and assist with new business intake.

• Review incoming firm-wide partner, attorney and paralegal conflict check submission forms.
• Prepare conflict check reports using Intapp, in-house systems, and online research tools accurately and efficiently. Supplement the reports with online research and independent analysis.
• Communicate effectively with attorneys and staff, asking the right questions to obtain needed information, promptly gathering the data, and providing that data to attorneys in a useful, accurate way.
• Work with the Conflicts team to update the Firm’s internal records and retrieve engagement letters, waivers, and client information when needed by firm lawyers.
• Assist the Conflicts team with day‑to‑day operations of the group, including new business intake, establishment of ethical walls, and client background checks.
• Maintain firm and client information in accordance with the firm’s information security policies, protecting firm assets from unauthorized access, disclosure, modification, destruction or interference, and reporting security events or potential risks to management.

• Must demonstrate a high degree of trustworthiness commensurate with handling confidential and sensitive material.
• Proficient in Boolean search logic and basic internet research skills.
• Strict attention to detail is a must.
• Responsible for completing tasks and following through with issue resolution, including the ability to meet deadlines in a fast‑paced environment.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to work effectively with all levels of staff and lawyers with tact and diplomacy.
• Willingness to learn new skills outside of the conflicts role, such as anti‑money laundering reviews, know‑your‑customer checks, and client onboarding.
• Flexibility to work additional hours as necessary, rotating weekend and holiday remote coverage with other Conflicts Specialists.

• Bachelor’s Degree and 3+ years of conflict of interest experience in a medium to large law firm.
• Understanding of public and private corporate structures and families (domestic and foreign).
• Familiarity with Intapp Open, 3E and D&B Hoover’s company research database (Avention) is a plus.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The base salary range offered for this role will be between $85,000 and $95,000. Compensation considerations include skill set, experience level, performance, professional certifications, degrees, and location. The total compensation package may include overtime pay, discretionary bonuses, and other benefits. For a comprehensive list of employee benefits, please visit

Mid‑Senior level

Full‑time

Other

Law Practice