Major, Lindsey & Africa’s Interim Legal Talent group has an immediate need for a Temp to Perm Conflicts Specialist.
Overview: Major, Lindsey & Africa is seeking a Conflicts Specialist with 1-3+ years of experience in Conflicts for approximately three to six plus months.
Company: A Global Law Firm is looking to add to their office of General Counsel
Experience: Looking for Candidates with strong ethics and conflicts experience to assist on a large scale project with heavy conflicts work.
Location: Chicago Hybrid (2 days per week in office).
Responsibilities:
- Reviews and analyzes conflicts reports to identify any potential conflicts of interest issues which require resolution.
- Collaborates with other members of the New Business Conflict Clearance team, Conflicts Attorneys, and Office of the General Counsel to resolve potential ethical conflicts and facilitate the new matter opening process.
- Communicates effectively with attorneys and staff to gather necessary information for conflicts checks, conflicts review and clarify any discrepancies in the iManage request form.
- Validates the requirements for each conflict check with the requesting lawyer or secretary to ensure compliance with firm policies and legal standards.
- Conducts corporate research using both internal and external resources to verify the accuracy of information and understand corporate relationships and structures.
- Coordinates with the Client Accounting Department and other relevant departments to ensure the integrity and consistency of database information.
- Provides coverage for department functions, including after-hours and weekend support as needed, ensuring continuous operation of conflicts resolution processes.
- Demonstrates effective interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills to facilitate effective work relationships with others.
- Manages Firm resources responsibly.
- Complies with and understands Firm operation, policies, and procedures.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
Qualifications
- Knowledge of relevant firm computer software programs (e.g. Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint), with the ability to learn new software and operating systems
- Familiarity with conflicts database software, preferably iManage, and a general understanding of the conflicts resolution process in a legal or professional services context.
- Demonstrate effective interpersonal and communication skills, both verbally and in writing, in communicating with Firm attorneys and staff
- Demonstrates close attention to detail
- Excellent analytical, troubleshooting, organizational, and planning skills
- Ability to handle multiple projects and shifting priorities
- Ability to handle sensitive matters and maintain confidentiality
- Ability to organize and prioritize work
- Ability to work well in a demanding and fast-paced environment
- Ability to work well independently as well as effectively within a team
- Ability to use discretion and exercise independent and sound judgment
- Flexibility to adjust hours and work the hours necessary to meet operating and business needs
- Bachelor’s degree
- Minimum one year of relevant experience in a law firm or professional services firm.
- Experience working within a conflicts department at an Am Law 50 firm.
Pay Rate: $40-50/hour
Information regarding benefits can be found on MLA’s Website on the Consultant Resources Page: https://www.mlaglobal.com/en/consultant-resources
All interested and qualified candidates should apply directly with Major, Lindsey & Africa for review and consideration.
Major, Lindsey & Africa does not discriminate against applications on the basis of age, sex, race or any other protected characteristics pursuant to applicable state or federal laws.
JOB ID: 205867
