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.
