Conflicts and Intake Specialist

Saul Ewing LLP is seeking a Conflicts and Intake Specialist to join their team. The role involves reviewing new business intake forms, identifying conflicts, and maintaining an internal database to ensure accurate conflict clearance.

Responsibilities

• Providing first level analysis of reports for Conflict Check Requests relating to new business for attorneys to review further, including Lateral Hires
• Facilitating the client and matter on-boarding process, particularly by conducting risk checks on new clients and new mandates involving conflicts and confidentiality (legal and commercial), client due diligence, jurisdictional, and reputational risk analysis
• Undertaking research and analysis on an ad-hoc basis
• Assisting with maintaining databases by performing various changes, corrections, and updates on existing client and matter information
• Reviewing engagement letters for accuracy in scope and Rates review
• A strong customer service approach and team focus with the ability to work independently
• Assist team with special projects relating to the firm's professional responsibility, compliance, and conflicts initiatives
• Available for occasional overtime during evening hours, weekends, and certain holidays as needed

Skills

• Bachelor's degree
• Minimum of 1-2 years of experience working within a conflicts department
• Good understanding of the Rules of Professional Conduct as they relate to conflicts
• Good understanding of corporate structures, including companies, trusts and partnerships
• Excellent organizational and planning skills with strong attention to detail and the ability to prioritize multiple tasks and projects to meet deadlines
• Ability to liaise with all levels of personnel in a professional manner, both oral and written, to obtain information on new clients and matters
• Proactive mentality that thinks ahead and anticipates what is next
• InTapp and Aderant experience
• Experience with client onboarding in a law firm setting

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Flexible spending accounts (FSA)
• Health savings account (HSA)
• Tuition reimbursement
• Generous paid time off
• 401(k) retirement savings plan
• Competitive salaries and year-end discretionary bonuses
• Paid leave options, including parental
• Saul Ewing University (learning and development programs taught by the firm’s training department)
• Family formation benefits

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