Conflicts Administrator

Who We Are   ArentFox Schiff is an award-winning, globally recognized law firm that delivers sophisticated, innovative, and practical legal solutions to clients around the world. With more than 600 lawyers and policy professionals, ArentFox Schiff's expertise is sought out by Fortune 500s, start-ups, international governments, non-profits and trade associations, and private individuals.  Our work spans highly complex, global matters as well as the deeply personal issues that shape the lives of individuals and communities.   Why Join Us   At ArentFox Schiff, we know that diverse backgrounds produce different perspectives, richer thinking, and more creative solutions to the challenges our clients face. We hope you share that vision. Join us and take on the challenge of doing meaningful work while helping us build upon a culture that reflects our dedication to diversity, equity, and inclusion. We base all of our employment decisions on merit and do not discriminate on the basis of any legally protected characteristic. Job Description The Conflicts Administrator is responsible for researching and analyzing complex business relationships to determine if potential legal conflicts exist.  This position provides senior level conflict analysis support for attorneys and staff by researching new clients, performing and analyzing conflict checks, advising junior staff with search strategies and research, summarizing potential conflicts and ensuring integrity of information maintained in conflicts of interest database.  Administrator works closely with other Administrators to manage the workflow of the department and to provide department oversight in the absence of the Director of Conflicts & New Business Intake (Director). Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: ​ ​ Work closely with other peer Conflicts Administrators to manage daily workflow relating to conflicts and new business intake requests. Coordinate work with Conflict Specialists and Assistant and review complex assignments for accuracy as needed. Communicate with attorneys and staff about procedures and policies. Responsible for staff orientation and training in various offices. Responsible for new attorney orientation in various offices. Review and analyze lateral attorney potential conflicts. Be available for after-hours/weekend urgent conflicts on a rotating monthly schedule.​ Conduct research on search parties using Mergent, SEC Filings, Lexis, Westlaw and Internet. Analyze complex reports, use research to highlight conflicting issues for requesting attorney’s review. Correspond with secretaries and attorneys to obtain information regarding search parties. Assist the Director and General Counsel Co-Chairs with special reports and research. Propose new policies and procedures in enhancing the process. ​ ​Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree required. BA/BS in a research or related field preferable. Business and accounting skills desirable. …