
Conflicts and Intake Specialist
Saul Ewing LLP, New York, NY, United States
This role is open to all Saul Ewing offices.
The Conflicts and Intake Specialist will review new business intake forms and identify conflicts in order to ensure accuracy, including verifying information, conducting research, and communicating with all levels of personnel of the Firm in order to ensure accurate conflict clearance. Additionally, the Conflicts and Intake Specialist will maintain internal conflicts database and ensure proper and accurate documentation of legal and business conflicts.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Providing first level analysis of reports for Conflict Check Requests relating to new business for attorneys to review further, including Lateral Hires.
Facilitating the client and matter on-boarding process, particularly by conducting risk checks on new clients and new mandates involving conflicts and confidentiality (legal and commercial), client due diligence, jurisdictional, and reputational risk analysis.
Undertaking research and analysis on an ad-hoc basis.
Assisting with maintaining databases by performing various changes, corrections, and updates on existing client and matter information.
Reviewing engagement letters for accuracy in scope and Rates review.
A strong customer service approach and team focus with the ability to work independently.
Assist team with special projects relating to the firm's professional responsibility, compliance, and conflicts initiatives.
Available for occasional overtime during evening hours, weekends, and certain holidays as needed.
KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS REQUIRED:
Good understanding of the Rules of Professional Conduct as they relate to conflicts.
Good understanding of corporate structures, including companies, trusts and partnerships.
Excellent organizational and planning skills with strong attention to detail and the ability to prioritize multiple tasks and projects to meet deadlines.
Ability to liaise with all levels of personnel in a professional manner, both oral and written, to obtain information on new clients and matters.
Proactive mentality that thinks ahead and anticipates what is next
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:
Minimum of 1-2 years of experience working within a conflicts department
InTapp and Aderant experience preferred.
Experience with client onboarding in a law firm setting
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
Individual in this position will provide additional assistance and support as directed by their supervisor.
This job description is subject to change at any time.
Saul Ewing follows a hybrid work schedule. Candidates must reside within a reasonable commuting distance of one of our office locations.
COMPENSATION:
The pay for this position will be determined based on relevant skills, experience, education, external market data, internal equity, and other job-related factors. The anticipated pay range for this role is between $65k - $75k annually.
BENEFITS:
Saul Ewing fosters a people first environment and one of the ways this is displayed is through its generous benefits. The firm is committed to offering a wide range of benefits to its benefit eligible employees to achieve wellness in all aspects of life, including:
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Flexible spending accounts (FSA)
Health savings account (HSA)
Generous paid time off
401(k) retirement savings plan
Competitive salaries and year-end discretionary bonuses
Paid leave options, including parental
Saul Ewing University (learning and development programs taught by the firm’s training department)
Family formation benefits
Saul Ewing is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value diversity, seek qualified applicants, and make personnel decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, marital or veteran status, citizenship, gender identity or expression, or any other legally protected status.
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