Conflicts Assistant & Coordinator

Conflicts Assistant & Coordinator

Womble Bond Dickinson (US) LLP is seeking a Conflicts Assistant & Coordinator to support the firm's lateral growth initiatives. The Conflicts Assistant & Coordinator will review conflicts reports, work with lateral attorneys to identify conflict issues, maintain conflicts database information and review staff and attorney intake materials. This is a remote position with preference for east coast offices. The hours for this role are: 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM EST.

Responsibilities :

• Review lateral hire paperwork, identify missing or incomplete information and work with Recruiting to obtain that information from the lateral candidate
• Enter lateral name into workbench and perform corporate research and conflicts checks on porting clients and affiliated parties to generate conflicts reports
• Work closely with the GC lateral attorneys on assignments
• Interact with GC attorneys and other lateral team members to discuss conflicts data and any follow-up assignments
• Maintain conflicts database to record and update all conflict related activities
• Create lateral documents, including conflict summary shells and Excel spreadsheets for each lateral's porting client matters
• Enter pending matters that the lateral candidate is bringing to the firm. Once hire date is confirmed, transition those matters to the candidate
• Follow best practices and stay current with process improvements
• Work on other conflicts related projects as required

Requirements :

• Associate's or Bachelor's Degree or equivalent combination of education and three years of related experience and/or training
• Strong attention to detail
• Excellent client service is expected. Strong oral and written communication skills required
• Ability to work well under pressure and meet time-sensitive deadlines
• Communicate and share information effectively, accurately, promptly, and with good judgment
• Ability to manage multiple projects while adapting to changing priorities
• Willing to work overtime as needed
• Working knowledge of various software, such as Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel
• Experience with Intapp intake/conflicts software a plus

Compensation: The national average salary range for this role is $45,000 - $82,000. Starting salary will be determined based on location, qualifications, and experience

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