Conflicts Assistant
Overview
Join our dynamic legal team as a Conflicts Assistant, where your keen attention to detail and organizational prowess will play a vital role in ensuring smooth and efficient legal operations. In this energetic role, you will support the conflicts clearance process by conducting thorough conflict checks, managing sensitive information, and assisting with a variety of legal administrative tasks. This paid position offers an exciting opportunity to develop your legal support skills within a fast-paced environment dedicated to excellence and integrity.
Duties
- Conduct comprehensive conflict of interest searches using legal case management systems such as iManage and document review platforms like Westlaw and LexisNexis.
- Review and analyze client intake forms, legal documents, and case files to identify potential conflicts related to estate planning, environmental law, family law, securities law, and other practice areas.
- Assist in maintaining and updating conflict databases with accurate and current information, ensuring confidentiality at all times.
- Support attorneys by preparing conflict check reports, summaries, and memos that facilitate swift decision-making.
- Coordinate with internal teams to gather necessary client information through interviewing and communication, ensuring clarity and completeness.
- Manage legal document filing, organization, and document management system updates to streamline workflow.
- Provide administrative support including scheduling, correspondence handling, proofreading legal documents, and maintaining organized records for efficient case management.
Qualifications
- Proven experience or familiarity with legal support functions such as legal research, document review, or civil litigation support.
- Strong knowledge of procedural law across various practice areas including personal injury law, workers' compensation law, landlord-tenant law, tribal law & regulations, patent law, and general & commercial litigation.
- Proficiency in legal research tools such as Westlaw, LexisNexis, and PCLaw; experience with iManage or similar document management systems is highly desirable.
- Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities efficiently while maintaining attention to detail.
- Effective communication skills for client interaction and internal collaboration; professional phone etiquette is essential.
- Demonstrated ability to handle confidential information discreetly and responsibly.
- Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel) along with legal writing and drafting skills.
- Prior paralegal experience or legal administrative experience is preferred; familiarity with procedural law knowledge across diverse practice areas is a plus.
Join us in this vital role where your expertise will help uphold the highest standards of ethical practice while supporting our attorneys in delivering exceptional service. We are committed to fostering a collaborative environment that values your contributions and encourages professional growth!
Pay: $24.89 - $29.97 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
Work Location: In person
