Conflict/File Specialist
About the role
This position reports to the Accounting Manager and requires acute attention to detail, accuracy, organizational, and researching capabilities. The Conflicts/File Opening Clerk will uphold the firm’s standards of quality, consistency, accuracy, thoroughness, and customer service.
Responsibilities
- Review, research, and prepare new client/matter conflict reports.
- Review, research, and prepare lateral conflict reports.
- Review and process new client and matter intake documents.
- Review and input client and matter information into the client/matter database.
- Review and process client/matter updates, including matter closures, reactivations, add-party requests, and relationship partner updates.
- Other tasks as assigned.
Requirements
- 1+ years of legal conflicts experience required.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
- Experience with Aderant preferred.
Qualifications
- Excellent interpersonal skills, a sense of humor, and the ability to respond to time-critical and complex situations calmly and positively.
- Extremely detail-oriented, organized, and strong follow-through skills.
- Strong ethics and compliance aptitude with an ability to spot and resolve issues.
- Solutions-focused, proactive, and independent.
- Ability to work well under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Ability to pay close attention to detail, follow instructions, and adhere to established procedures.
- Must maintain strict confidentiality.
Schedule
Full Time, Non-Exempt. This position can be 100% remote or work out of any of our current locations.
About the firm
At Gerber Ciano Kelly Brady, we're building a new legal services model—one unrestrained by the traditional billable hour and driven by exceptional client service, innovative technology, creativity, efficiency, and unparalleled value. Our mission is to create a community of legal service providers passionate about what they do and committed to doing it better.
We approach our work through teamwork, continuous process improvement, alternative service models, and cutting-edge technology. Our team is composed of diverse individuals from a wide range of socio-economic, cultural, geographic, and educational backgrounds, and we believe diversity of perspective is one of our greatest strengths.
Values
- We put our people first and communicate openly.
- We share goals, success, and accountability—no individual agendas.
- We treat everyone with respect and humility.
- We maximize every opportunity, embrace change, and always look for yes.
- We nurture creativity, growth, and a little weirdness—because a great team is also a great community.
Professional Growth & Career Development
We are deeply committed to the growth and development of every team member. Professional development is a priority, supported through ongoing learning opportunities, mentorship, and a culture that actively encourages pursuing individual career goals. Whether deepening expertise, expanding skills, or growing into new responsibilities, we help you get there.
In litigation, we are a trial firm and invest in training the next generation of trial lawyers.
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits package including health, life, short-term, and long-term disability insurance.
- 401(k) with a generous vested match.
- Flexible work options.
- Paid time off.