Conflicts Specialist
Holland & Knight LLP
Tampa, FL0–3 yrs55m agovia LinkedIn
About the Role
This position is based out of our global operations center in Tampa, FL. We are seeking a Conflicts Specialist to join our team.
Key Responsibilities
- Review new matter memos for accuracy and completion.
- Search all relevant and necessary parties in the firm's conflicts database.
- Review conflict of interest reports and prepare summaries based on the actual and potential conflicts of interest identified.
- Provide summaries to requesting attorneys and respond to any questions.
- Adhere to all firm and department policies and procedures related to searching, reviewing conflict reports, and preparing summaries.
- Assist with keeping all shared documents current and accurate.
- Assist with training and mentoring Conflicts Clerks as required.
- Special projects and additional duties as assigned.
Requirements & Tech Stack
- Uniform criteria, standards, and procedures to run conflict reports and prepare conflict summaries.
- Strong research, computer, and database skills.
Qualifications
- A total of 0-3 years legal experience, preferably with large law firm Conflicts.
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
- Ability to work independently and effectively, under pressure, with minimal direct supervision.
- Ability to exercise the appropriate amount of discretion in escalating and communicating issues.
- Ability to manage multiple projects with competing deadlines and priorities.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with excellent attention to detail.
- Ability to effectively train and mentor Conflicts Clerks.
Minimum Education
- Bachelor's Degree.
- Juris Doctor preferred.