Womble Bond Dickinson (US) LLP is seeking a Conflicts Assistant & Coordinator to support the firm’s lateral growth initiatives. The Conflicts Assistant & Coordinator will review conflicts reports, work with lateral attorneys to identify conflict issues, maintain conflicts database information and review staff and attorney intake materials. This is a remote position with preference for east coast offices. The hours for this role are: 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM EST.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Review lateral hire paperwork, identify missing or incomplete information and work with Recruiting to obtain that information from the lateral candidate
- Enter lateral name into workbench and perform corporate research and conflicts checks on porting clients and affiliated parties to generate conflicts reports
- Work closely with the GC lateral attorneys on assignments
- Interact with GC attorneys and other lateral team members to discuss conflicts data and any follow-up assignments
- Maintain conflicts database to record and update all conflict related activities
- Create lateral documents, including conflict summary shells and Excel spreadsheets for each lateral’s porting client matters
- Enter pending matters that the lateral candidate is bringing to the firm. Once hire date is confirmed, transition those matters to the candidate
- Follow best practices and stay current with process improvements
- Work on other conflicts related projects as required
REQUIREMENTS:
- Associate’s or Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent combination of education and three years of related experience and/or training
- Strong attention to detail
- Excellent client service is expected. Strong oral and written communication skills required
- Ability to work well under pressure and meet time-sensitive deadlines
- Communicate and share information effectively, accurately, promptly, and with good judgment
- Ability to manage multiple projects while adapting to changing priorities
- Willing to work overtime as needed
- Working knowledge of various software, such as Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel
- Experience with Intapp intake/conflicts software a plus
COMPENSATION: The national average salary range for this role is $45,000 - $82,000. Starting salary will be determined based on location, qualifications, and experience