Litigation Legal Administrative Assistant

Conflicts Manager – Office Washington DC

Hausfeld LLP is accepting applications for a Conflicts Manager with 5+ years of experience, preferably in a law firm or professional services firm evaluating client conflicts, and a bachelor’s degree.

Hausfeld ranks among the world’s leading plaintiff-side litigation law firms, renowned for its ability to prosecute and resolve complex disputes on behalf of businesses and individuals in the areas of antitrust/competition, commercial & financial disputes, consumer protection, data breach, environmental, and human rights, often with an international dimension. With more than 160 lawyers in the U.S. and Europe, the firm’s expertise is unrivaled.

Our diverse team of attorneys has successfully litigated some of the nation’s most complex cases and negotiated some of the largest settlements ever reached.

The Conflicts Manager works with the US Conflicts and Compliance Partner and the Managing Partners in Germany and England to check potential conflicts of interest on a global basis (in tandem with a Conflicts Specialist in England); research potential clients and related entities; manage existing conflicts database; draft and implement information barriers and ensure compliance; answer conflicts-related questions internally; brief new attorney hires on Hausfeld’s conflicts system;

and evaluate new software applications to streamline conflicts processes. This role is principally focused on the day-to-day processing of various types of conflict checks (new clients, new matters, pitches, etc.), to ensure that requests are being handled properly and with prompt turn-around time and clear communication. This includes managing the Intapp conflict check queue and email requests.

Responsibilities

• Global conflict checks for new clients, matters, pitches, and related entities.
• Manage the conflicts database and information barriers.
• Provide internal answers on conflicts issues and brief hires on Hausfeld’s conflicts system.
• Evaluate software applications to streamline conflicts processes.
• Maintain prompt turnaround times and clear communication with stakeholders.
• Coordinate with Conflicts Specialist in England and partners in Germany and England.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience evaluating client conflicts, preferably in a law firm or professional services firm.
• Bachelor’s degree.
• Outstanding attention to detail, strong organizational, teamwork and communication skills.
• Ability to propose ideas, listen actively, take initiative, and manage multiple projects.
• High discretion with confidential information.
• Strong interpersonal skills, time management, and deadline prioritization.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook). Proficiency and experience with Intapp preferred.

Hausfeld offers a wide variety of benefits, including health insurance benefits, 401(k) benefits, firm-sponsored disability and life insurance, well-being programs, and more. The annual salary for this position ranges between $100,000 and $120,000.

Hausfeld is an Equal Opportunity Employer, offering employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, physical or mental disability, age, citizenship, pregnancy, genetic information, veteran status, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, and national origin. Hausfeld is committed to promoting a diverse workplace. We strongly encourage candidates from under-represented backgrounds to apply.

Final date to receive applications:
Apr 30, 2026

Location:

Washington, DC

Hausfeld LLP is accepting applications for a Conflicts Specialist with at least one year of experience, preferably in a law firm or professional services firm evaluating client conflicts, and a bachelor’s degree.

Hausfeld ranks among the world’s leading plaintiff-side litigation law firms, renowned for its ability to prosecute and resolve complex disputes on behalf of businesses and individuals in the areas of antitrust/competition, commercial & financial disputes, consumer protection, data breach, environmental, and human rights, often with an international dimension. With more than 160 lawyers in the U.S. and Europe, the firm’s expertise is…