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Conflicts Specialist

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Description:

The Conflicts Specialist will use uniform criteria, standards, and procedures to run conflict reports and prepare conflict summaries.

Key Responsibilities Include:

Review new matter memos for accuracy and completion.
Search all relevant and necessary parties in the firm's conflicts database.
Review conflict of interest reports and prepare summaries based on the actual and potential conflicts of interest identified.
Provide summaries to requesting attorneys, and respond to any questions.
Adhere to all firm and department policies and procedures related to searching, reviewing conflict reports, and preparing summaries.
Assist with keeping all shared documents current and accurate.
Assist with training and mentoring Conflicts Clerks as required.
Special projects and additional duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

A total of 0-3 years legal experience, preferably with large law firm Conflicts.
Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
Ability to work independently and effectively, under pressure, with minimal direct supervision.
Ability to exercise the appropriate amount of discretion in escalating and communicating issues.
Ability to manage multiple projects with competing deadlines and priorities.
Strong analytical and problem solving skills, with excellent attention to detail.
Strong research, computer, and database skills.
Ability to effectively train and mentor Conflicts Clerks.

Minimum Education:

Bachelor's Degree. Juris Doctor preferred.

This position may be filled in New York City, Colorado, or California. In accordance with the New York City Human Rights Law, the Colorado Equal Pay Act, and the California Pay Transparency Law, the pay range for this position in New York City is $30.60 - $45.80/hr, in Colorado is $26.70 - $40.10/hr, and in California is $29.30 - $47.80/hr. These ranges are specific to these three locations and may not be applicable to other locations. An individual's actual compensation will depend on the individual's qualifications and experience.

Benefits: Four weeks paid time off per year, increasing every 5 years; ten paid holidays per year; comprehensive health (PPO and HDHPs), dental and vision plans including for domestic partners; life and AD&D insurance; short and long term disability insurance; FSA or HSA for medical; dependent care FSA; AFLAC and umbrella coverage available; Employee Assistance Program; 401(k) Plan, with profit sharing components; pre-tax transit and parking program; up to 12 weeks disability/parental leave; backup child/adult care/senior care planning through Care@Work; Rethink Benefits.

Benefits may vary by position and office.

Holland & Knight is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability status, age, marital status, protected veteran or any other protected class.

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INDUSTRY

Legal

TEAM SIZE

1001-5000

LOCATION

Hybrid, based in Miami, FL

DATE POSTED

August 4, 2023