Juris Doctorate - Unlicensed
We are looking for a detail-oriented legal specialist to support lateral conflicts review for an established law firm in Atlanta, Georgia. This is a part-time, ongoing contract position that focuses on evaluating conflict information, researching related entities, and coordinating with attorneys, recruiting, and administrative teams to keep review files complete and current. Responsibilities:
- Coordinate the collection and distribution of lateral conflict details, following up with candidates, attorneys, recruiters, and support teams to obtain missing information and maintain complete records.
- Prepare and evaluate conflict reports for lateral hires and associated matters by using firm conflict tools and related research resources.
- Examine questionnaires, client and matter histories, portable business details, and related-party materials to identify relationships, clarify roles, and flag potential ethical concerns.
- Track the status of waivers, consents, engagement documents, confidentiality measures, and other follow-up items connected to lateral conflict analysis.
- Monitor outstanding conflict submissions and proactively communicate with stakeholders to keep reviews progressing on schedule.
- Maintain accurate database records by updating party names, matter histories, search notes, and supporting documentation within conflict management systems.
- Assist attorneys and business teams with questions related to ethical walls, restricted access protocols, and other confidentiality safeguards.
- Conduct legal and corporate research through platforms such as Lexis, public records, and corporate hierarchy sources to verify entities and uncover related organizations.
- Juris Doctor degree required; active bar admission is not required for this position.
- Demonstrated experience with conflicts checks and legal documentation review in a law firm or legal services environment.
- Ability to analyze client, matter, and related-party information with strong accuracy and sound judgment.
- Familiarity with legal research tools, public record searches, and corporate entity research methods.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills for coordinating with attorneys, candidates, recruiting teams, and administrative staff.
- Proven ability to manage multiple active reviews, track deadlines, and maintain organized records in a fast-paced setting.
- High level of discretion when handling confidential legal and business information.
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