Latitude Inc · 5 months ago
Legal Conflicts Specialist
Washington, DC
Full-time
Hybrid
Entry, Mid Level
$60K/yr - $70K/yr
2+ years expLatitude Inc is seeking a Legal Conflicts Specialist to coordinate the conflict clearance process for legal candidates in collaboration with the Legal Recruiting Department and Conflicts Attorneys. The role involves conducting conflict clearance checks, interfacing with Legal Recruiting, and preparing documents for new hire orientation.
Manufacturing
Responsibilities
Conduct conflict clearance checks for experienced hires including associates, summer associates, and firm-wide staff; checking for potential conflicts of interest
Interface with Legal Recruiting during the verification of prior work history, ensuring that new hire forms are thoroughly completed
Review resumes and forms, following up with Legal Recruiting as necessary whenever additional information is needed
Identify potential conflict concerns regarding new clients and new employees and provide a concise and complete summary of analysis and findings to the Conflicts Attorneys
Verify that all searching is complete, consistent, and accurate and that all Firm conflicts procedures have been followed
Follow up, give status updates, and serve as a resource to the firm’s Legal Recruiting team, attorneys, and administrators regarding conflict concerns
Prepare and finalize documents for new hire orientation
Conduct an initial review of the intake form and confirm it complies with the Firm’s internal policies and procedures
Conduct a formal conflicts search using standard Boolean logic and performing corporate research. Escalate hits to the Conflicts Attorney(s) as needed
Initial review of the engagement letter to ensure accuracy regarding parties, rates, standard language, and format
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree
Minimum of 2 years of experience within conflicts at a firm close to Saul Ewing's size
Must have a demonstrated ability to work timely and accurately
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Word, Excel, and Outlook
Strong people, communication, and multitasking skills, highly organized and detail oriented
Ability to work both independently and within a team environment
Preferred
IntApp and Aderant experience preferred
Company
Latitude Inc
Company Summary Latitude is a Human Resource Consulting Firm headquartered in Hanover, MD with an office in Winter Park, FL.
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageCompany data provided by crunchbase