Conflicts Counsel

Job Summary

The Conflicts Counsel is responsible for managing the Conflicts Department and providing legal advice to attorneys regarding conflicts issues.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Supervise members of the Conflicts team.
• Manage scheduling and team workload.
• Acknowledge time off requests and coordinate coverage for holidays and office closures.
• Conduct annual reviews for team members and facilitate mentorship and career growth.
• Full hiring and termination process with HR team.
• Train/onboard new members of the Conflicts team.
• Create and update training materials for conflicts' role in the intake and lateral hire processes.
• Maintain and update policies for Firm, Intapp Open, Intapp Walls and Conflicts/NBI changes.
• Counsels Conflicts and NBI Specialists on questions related to conflicts issues and parties in conflict checks.
• Counsels attorneys with respect to conflicts issues that arise at the new business intake level as well as lateral hire projects.
• Participate in all aspects of conflict inquiries regarding new business intake and lateral attorneys/paralegals/statisticians.
• Update conflicts database (Blackbook) with Outside Counsel Guidelines and other conflict warnings.
• Analyze conflict reports for special projects outside of New Business Intake (RFPs, Bankruptcies, Acquisitions).
• Update database integrity in Intapp Open – update incorrect information, match up changes from matter moves and act as Administrator in the system.
• Oversight of the Conflicts Department (maintain InsideJL intranet page, create/edit/update policies, main point of contact).
• Manage Ethical Walls (including security walls as requested in Outside Counsel Guidelines).
• Research business conflict and legal conflict issues, and identify ways to improve when conflicts are missed.

Skill Requirements

• 5 years of law firm Conflicts experience preferred.
• Knowledge of law firm departments and operations.
• Proficient in use of Conflicts database, search engines, Excel, MS Office.
• Legal research skills and conflict search skills required.
• Comfort with leading a team and making decisions.
• Proactive, problem-solving, critical thinking skills.
• Ability to work in fast-paced environment, interacting professionally with others.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Dedicated to excellent customer service.

Educational Requirements

• J.D. from an accredited law school.

For Colorado, Washington, California, Illinois and New York, the expected salary range for this position is between $175,000 and $190,000.

This position is also eligible for annual bonuses.

The actual compensation will be determined based on experience and other factors permitted by law.

Jackson Lewis offers a competitive benefits package that includes:

• Medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance.
• 401(k) Retirement Plan.
• Flexible Spending & Health Savings Account.
• 12 firm-paid holidays, 2 weeks of vacation each year, and 1 hour of sick time for every 30 hours worked.
• Employee assistance program and other firm benefits.