Conflicts Specialist

We are a Firm where people truly believe in what they do and strive to achieve the highest standards of performance and success.

Description:

The Conflicts Specialist will use uniform criteria, standards, and procedures to run conflict reports and prepare conflict summaries. Periodic in-person presence is required for annual or bi-annual weekend team building events. Attendance at in-person quarterly meetings may also be required, depending on a person's location. Conflicts Specialists can be based within a reasonable commuting distance of any of our U.S. offices.

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 Illinois, District of Columbia, New York, Colorado or California. The base salary ranges for this position are listed below. These ranges may not be applicable to other locations.  An individual's actual compensation will depend on the individual's qualifications and experience. In addition to the base compensation, Holland & Knight provides bonus opportunities and an exceptional benefits package.

• Illinois – $29.80 - $44.80/hr
• District of Columbia – $31.20 - $46.80/hr
• New York City – $32.60 - $48.80/hr
• New York State – $27.10 - $48.80/hr
• Colorado – $28.50 - $42.70/hr
• California – $31.20 - $50.90/hr

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.

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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