- Work closely with candidates, sponsoring partners, and the Human Resources Department to identify and obtain information needed for lateral conflict clearance.
- Review and analyze and conflict search results associated with new lateral candidates.
- Prepare and distribute conflicts analysis for lateral candidates.
- Organize and track progress of lateral candidates through the clearance process.
- Draft waiver letters as needed to clear conflicts of interest.
- Erect and maintain ethical walls and other legal screens as required.
- Assist in answering questions related to conflicts of interest, the business intake process, the lateral conflict clearance process, and other Firm policies.
- Assist transition partners with the disposition of departing attorneys' clients and matters.
- Identify and resolve conflicts of interest associated with new business intake as requested.
- Monitor changes in ethics rules, ethics opinions, and case law regarding conflicts of interest.
- Monitor client mergers and acquisitions to identify and resolve conflicts of interest.
- Assist with keeping all shared documents current and accurate.
- Develop departmental procedures as required.
- Special projects and additional duties as assigned.
- A total of 1-5 years legal experience, preferably with large law firm in litigation or risk management.
- Ability to adapt to changing priorities, meet deadlines, and manage a heavy workload.
- 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.
- Bachelor's Degree or Paralegal Certification. Juris Doctor preferred.
Lateral Conflicts Analyst - Orlando, United States - Holland & Knight LLP
Description
Description
:The Lateral Conflicts Analyst will identify and resolve conflicts of interest associated with the hiring of new attorney and staff candidates.
Key Responsibilities Include:
Qualifications:
Minimum Education:
Benefits: Our goal is to promote a work environment in which individuals have access to the resources they need to be at their best both professionally and personally, which includes resources that encourage individuals to focus on their health and well-being. Below is a list of just some of the benefits we offer: generous paid time off; eleven paid holidays per year; time off for bereavement or jury duty; paid leave for new parents; comprehensive medical (PPO and HDHPs), dental and vision plans including coverage for domestic partners; life and AD&D insurance; short and long term disability insurance; tax-advantaged accounts for health care expenses, including FSA or HSA; FSA for dependent care; supplemental AFLAC policies for medical care; excess liability coverage; health advocacy services; behavioral health and counseling resources for all family members; 401(k); profit sharing; pre-tax transit and parking program; backup care for children and adults; senior care planning support; and resources for individuals with development disabilities and their caregivers.