Gordon Rees Scully Mansukhani, a national law firm with offices in all 50 states, has an immediate opening for a Risk Management – Lateral Conflict Clerk, working remotely.
Ideal candidates will be responsible for client matter maintenance/conflicts and observe confidentiality in all Client/Firm matters. Minimum two years’ experience related to the duties or skills described herein (e.g., general research, paralegal, or project assistance experience) or one-year direct conflicts experience in a law firm. Law firm experience is highly desired.
Responsibilities:
- Conduct new hire (laterals), business development and other types of conflict-of-interest search requests and effectively handle matter intake through conclusion.
- Make decisions regarding actions to be taken, including assessment of complex or unusual requests, as well as making decisions about interpretation of conflicts data, and/or determining techniques or methods to be used to resolve conflicts.
- Analyze conflicts reports, make informed recommendations and highlight potential conflicts for attorney review.
- Communicate and disseminate conflict-of-interest information orally or in writing, following up with lawyers and others as needed to handle all due diligence and ensure that files are complete and up to date.
- Conduct research using third-party business resources for all new clients and for other assigned work as needed.
- Serve as an informational and procedural resource for attorneys and staff regarding the lateral and new hire conflict process, and related department policies.
- Actively maintain working knowledge of the applicable rules of professional conduct, client relationship considerations, and related developments.
- Participate in or manage special projects and perform other duties as assigned.
- Work overtime as needed and approved, including weekend and holiday e-mail and conflict check coverage shared with other staff on a rotating, calendared basis.
- Consistently contribute to the department work product by communicating and collaborating in a manner that enhances individual and team productivity.
Qualifications:
- Professional demeanor is required.
- Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills, including the ability to interact with attorneys, management and staff.
- Ability to prioritize, multitask, work under pressure and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment while maintaining high-level work product.
- Strong attention to detail and time management skills.
- Exercise discretion and good judgment.
- Excellent project management skills and relevant experience leading enterprise-wide initiatives.
- Proficient in using on-line research tools and databases such as Intapp, Aderant, Dunn & Bradstreet, and Hoovers.
- College and work-related experience preferred.
The firm offers a friendly, business casual environment with competitive compensation and a full benefits package, including Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, PTO, Disability, Parental Leave and Life Insurance.
The yearly salary range is between $40,000-$55,000.
For consideration, please submit a cover letter and resume.
Gordon Rees Scully Mansukhani is an equal opportunity employer.
No recruiter emails or telephone calls.
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