Large downtown law firm is searching for a Conflicts Administrator with primary responsibility for minimizing risk to the Firm by strategically centralizing the conflicts processes.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
-Process, research, and resolve all firm-wide conflict checks
-Define complex search strategies and generate related conflict reports
-Analyze conflict reports, examine conflicts database for accurate client/matter/related parties information, and make initial judgments about conflicts search results
-Manage waivers of conflicts with appropriate documentation follow-ups
-Identify the Firm's strengths and weakness relating to the conflicts process/ assessment of current conflicts process and develop continuous improvement measures
-Coordinate centralized file operations with high level objectives of Ethics Committee
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree preferred along with a minimum of 3+ years of prior conflict checking experience in a law firm or legal environment
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to work independently and with minimal supervision
- Excellent research skills and proven ability to legally analyze situations in order to propose resolutions
- Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment with demonstrated ability to juggle multiple competing tasks and demands
- Must be able to work as part of a team and maintain a positive rapport
We offer a competitive salary and benefits package, which includes, 401(k), medical, dental, disability, and life insurance, paid parking, vacation and holidays. Relocation assistance is available. Salary is commensurate with ability and experience. Send resume to: HR Manager, Chambliss, Bahner & Stophel, 1000 Tallan Building, Chattanooga, TN 37402, or fax to 423-508-1300.