Job Details
We have an exciting opportunity for a Conflicts Coordinator at Eversheds Sutherland (US) LLP. We are searching for someone who wants to be a valued contributor and member of a talented and dynamic team of lawyers, paralegals and business professionals.
The Conflicts Coordinator will be responsible on a day-to-day basis to monitor new business for new submissions requiring processing and perform appropriate action. The Conflicts Coordinator will also be responsible for performing conflicts searches and identifying potential conflicts of interest for review by the Conflicts Analysis group and Partners.
Responsibilities and Duties:
- Monitors the new business intake workflows from the US and from offshore offices for new submissions requiring processing and performs appropriate actions;
- Performs searches of the conflicts system to create conflict reports associated with prospective business to identify potential conflicts of interest;
- Initiates conflicts clearance process with other conflicts staff members, including those in Eversheds offices;
- Conducts corporate research using various resources including D&B Family Tree Portal, S&P Capital IQ, and corporate websites.
- Generates conflict reports for updates to existing matters to identify potential conflicts and reports on same to the Conflicts Analysis group or the Supervising Partner as directed;
- Generates conflicts reports on the current and former clients and current adverse parties of potential lateral hires and prepare summary;
- Maintains files for Consent and/or Engagement letters as directed to include updating the conflicts database as appropriate;
- Responds to Insider Trading requests and maintains the Insider Trading database.
- Performs other duties, projects and additional responsibilities as assigned.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- A Bachelor s degree is required in Business Administration, or related field, from an accredited college or university.
- One year of prior large law firm experience is required. Prior experience in working in large databases is also required. Experience at a global law firm is preferred.
- Candidate must be highly organized and comfortable working in a deadline intensive environment. Must be analytical with keen attention to detail, excellent writing/proofing skills, and a strong client service orientation are required. Excellent communication skills and the ability to tactfully interact with all levels of firm personnel and external contacts are mandatory. Must be responsible for completing tasks and following through with the resolution of issues.
- Microsoft Office Suite, AgilePoint Workflow and Intapp Open experience is preferred.
This is a remote role and salary is commensurate with years of relevant experience & geographic location. The range for this position is $51,700-$79,400.
Eversheds Sutherland (US) LLP is committed to promoting diversity and inclusion within our Firm and in the larger legal profession. We believe that diverse skills, knowledge and viewpoints make us a stronger firm. Eversheds Sutherland (US) LLP maintains a policy of affording all employees and applicants equal employment opportunities without regard to actual or perceived race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender (including gender identity or expression or transgender status), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital or familial status, domestic violence victim status, ancestry, amnesty, citizenship status, ethnicity, military and veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Unlawful discrimination, harassment and retaliation will not be tolerated in any of the Firm s offices or any other work-related setting. Qualified individuals with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation in order to apply for a position or to enable them to perform the essential functions of a position for which they are otherwise qualified. EEO.