Description:
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Perform initial review of lateral conflicts forms and work with CSA’s and new hires to obtain accurate party information aimed at improving the quality and quantity of information stored in the database.
- Compile conflicts report that incorporates research and analysis from the firm’s internal conflicts database and external corporate research tools.
- Review conflicts report for lateral partners and remove false hits based on external corporate research findings.
- Collaborate with Lateral Conflicts Supervisor and CSA to provide lateral sponsoring partners with clear and concise summaries of required steps to resolve and address any potential conflicts during the lateral hire process.
- Compile reports for prior client/matters worked on by departing attorneys.
- Review legal staff resumes and conflicts forms and submit clearance emails for recruiters and sponsoring partners.
- Coordinate the creation and maintenance of prior work history files in the firm’s internal database.
- Assist in conducting corporate research and compiling information for potentially transitioning clients accompanying a lateral hire.
- Performs various special projects and duties as assigned.
REQUIREMENTS
Required
- Associate or bachelor’s Degree
- A minimum of 2 years of relevant research or analytical experience in a legal, professional services or academic environment
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel