Conflicts Specialist

Position Summary

Ogletree Deakins has an opportunity for an experienced Conflicts Specialist to join the Firm's expanding practice. The working hours for this position will be 10:00am - 7:00pm PDT. The Conflicts Specialist is a team member of the Conflicts Group which is a business unit of the Client Information Risk Services (CIRS) department. This position may be remote, but the successful candidate must reside in a state where the firm has a physical office.

Essential Functions

• Perform upwards of 40 different and unique types of conflict searches using the Firm's conflicts database in an accurate and quick manner.
• Perform analysis of all data provided for a conflicts check including, but not limited to, data provided in a new business form, to ensure data quality, accuracy and integrity.
• Review any legal documents submitted with the new business form, i.e. complaints, claims, charge sheets, etc. to understand and/or verify the nature of the work and the parties involved to fully comprehend the entire conflict check undertaking.
• Actively communicate with data providers in instances of incomplete, unclear, or questionable data.
• Perform corporate family research, as appropriate.
• Review search result data and determine applicability of inclusion in the conflict search report based on the Firm's conflicts checking standard.
• Prepare a summary of key issues, as necessary.
• Consistently work with both requesting attorneys and relationship attorneys on resolving issues as proxy for the requesting attorney.
• Provide direct guidance to lawyers, paralegals and administrative staff on understanding the content of conflict search reports.
• Actively interact and collaborate with team members to provide deliverables and service to the highest and sustainable level of quality and professionalism as defined by CIRS department and/or Firm standards.
• Communicate routinely with the Conflicts Supervisor and/or Conflicts Senior Manager about emerging issues or circumstances involving the Conflicts Group.
• Ensure issues are escalated timely.
• Actively assist and support the Conflicts Supervisor and/or Conflicts Senior Manager in daily operations and functions.
• Attend and participate in Conflicts Group and/or CIRS team virtual meetings.
• Assume responsibilities in conflicts team projects including but not limited to bankruptcy filings, business development opportunities, seminar lists, etc.
• Assume additional duties and/or responsibilities, as requested.

Requirements

• Strong research, analytical and reasoning skills, including a demonstrated understanding of how data interrelates.
• Excellent and consistent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills and able to effectively communicate and explain to all levels of attorneys and staff in the Firm.
• Ability to effectively handle multi-task assignments within the parameters of the job functions, and to perform in an environment of shifting turnaround deadlines.
• Reliable, dependable and able to work independently or as part of a team.
• Excellent customer service orientation; positive and proactive manner.
• Proficient in all Microsoft applications, including but not limited to Word, Excel, Outlook, and the Document Management System (DMS).
• Able to learn, operate and navigate other pertinent Firm applications, systems and databases, as necessary.

Pay

The pay range for this remote position varies by location. Actual compensation is contingent on relevant experience, education, skills, and other job-related factors as permitted by law. This role is also eligible for performance-based bonuses and the benefits described below.

California: $62,084 to $95,753
Colorado: $67,096 to $86,830
Connecticut: $67,096 to $86,830
Hawaii: $70,278 to $90,948
Illinois: $70,278 to $90,948
Jersey City, New Jersey: $73,991 to $95,753
Maryland: $62,941 to $86,830
Massachusetts: $70,278 to $95,753
Minnesota: $62,941 to $81,453
Nevada: $61,084 to $79,050
New Jersey: $73,991 to $95,753
New York City, New York: $73,991 to $95,753
New York State: $61,084 to $95,753
Ohio: $61,084 to $79,050
Rhode Island: $61,084 to $81,453
Washington, D.C.: $70,278 to $90,948
Washington (State): $70,278 to $90,948

Benefits

• Paid Time Off
• Paid Sick Leave
• 401(k) matching program
• Profit Sharing
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Parental Leave
• Affordable Health and Life Insurance including Dental & Vision coverage
• Health Savings Account / Flexible Spending Accounts to help offset the cost of dependent care and/or health care expenses
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program