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About the Role

Manages the Conflicts Department and provides legal advice to attorneys on pre-engagement conflict issues. Reports to the Deputy General Counsel and escalates in-matter conflict issues to the Office of General Counsel.

Responsibilities

• Supervise members of the Conflicts team
• Manage scheduling and team workload
• Approve time off requests and coordinate coverage for holidays and office closures
• Conduct annual reviews for team members and facilitate mentorship and career growth
• Manage full hiring and termination process with HR team
• Train and onboard new members of the Conflicts team
• Create and update training materials for conflicts' role in intake and lateral hire processes
• Maintain and update policies for Firm, Intapp Open, Intapp Walls, and Conflicts/NBI changes
• Counsel Conflicts and NBI Specialists on questions related to conflicts issues and parties in conflict checks
• Counsel attorneys on conflicts issues arising at new business intake and lateral hire projects
• Serve as Subject Matter Expert for Business Services representation of Conflicts in firm projects and initiatives
• 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
• Prepare and analyze conflict reports for special projects (RFPs, Bankruptcies, Acquisitions)
• Maintain database integrity in Intapp Open, including updating incorrect information and matching changes from matter moves, and act as Administrator
• Oversee the Conflicts Department, including maintaining the InsideJL intranet page, creating/editing/updating policies, and serving as the main point of contact
• Manage Ethical Walls, including security walls as requested in Outside Counsel Guidelines
• Research business and legal conflict issues, and identify ways to improve when conflicts are missed

Requirements

• Comfort with leading a team and making decisions
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, interacting professionally with others
• Excellent attention to detail
• Dedicated to excellent customer service

Skills

• 5 years of law firm Conflicts experience preferred
• Knowledge of law firm departments and operations
• Proficient in use of Conflicts database
• Proficient in use of search engines
• Proficient in Excel
• Proficient in MS Office
• Legal research skills
• Conflict search skills
• Intapp Open experience preferred
• Proactive skills
• Problem-solving skills
• Critical thinking skills

Location

• Remote

Experience Level

• 5 years of law firm Conflicts experience preferred

Education Level

• J.D. from an accredited law school

Salary/Compensations

• For Colorado, Washington, California, Illinois and New York, the expected salary range is between $175,000 and $190,000
• Eligible for annual bonuses

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Disability insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Flexible Spending Account
• Health Savings Account
• Firm-paid holidays
• Vacation
• Sick time
• Employee assistance program
• Other benefits

About the Company

• Jackson Lewis P.C. has focused on employment and labor law since 1958, with 1,000+ attorneys in major cities nationwide.
• The firm identifies and responds to new ways workplace law intersects business.
• We help employers develop proactive strategies, strong policies, and business-oriented solutions to cultivate high-functioning, engaged, and stable workforces.
• We share our clients' goals to emphasize belonging and respect for every employee's contributions.
• The Firm is ranked in the First Tier nationally in Labor and Employment Litigation, Employment Law, and Labor Law on behalf of Management by U.S. News - Best Lawyers® “Best Law Firms”.
• We are a preeminent workplace law firm dedicated to clients and passionate about providing high-quality, creative, and effective representation of employers on employment and labor law matters.
• We provide a rewarding and collegial work environment for leading attorneys.
• We work hard to preserve values that make Jackson Lewis a gratifying place to practice law.
• We are a law firm where people know each other and work together to best serve clients.

Equal Opportunity

• We are an equal employment opportunity employer.
• All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, gender, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, marital status or any other characteristics protected by law.