Latitude Inc

Legal Conflicts Specialist

Latitude Inc  •  Pittsburgh, PA (Onsite)  •  3 months ago
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Job Description

The Lateral Conflicts and Intake Specialist is responsible for coordinating the conflict clearance process for legal candidates with the firm-wide Legal Recruiting Department, and the Conflicts Attorneys, along with opening New Clients and New Matters across all Offices.

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. 

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s Degree 
  • Minimum of 2 years of experience within conflicts at a firm close to Saul Ewing's size 
  • IntApp and Aderant experience preferred
  • 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.
Latitude Inc

About Latitude Inc

Company Summary

Latitude is a Human Resource Consulting Firm headquartered in Hanover, MD with an office in Winter Park, FL. Latitude provides consulting services to a wide range of industries (Technology, Engineering, Scientific, Communications) in both the Private and Public Sectors. We are a contract, contract-to-hire and direct placement personnel agency providing clients with skilled professional employees of all skill levels.

Latitude provides its services to businesses in the Beltway Corridor, Washington DC, Maryland, and Northern Virginia regions. However, we are not limited to these areas as we will work with Nationwide Clients. As a company, Latitude differs from other temporary and permanent placement agencies because of the experience of it's owners and the talent and professionalism of it's employees.

With 30 plus years of experience, Latitude's Management team understands what is required to service the needs of the most complex clients and organizations. Our recruiters and consultants are chosen based on their experience and track records within the industry. This commitment to excellence will ensure successful results and most importantly cost efficiency for our client.

Latitude provides each of the following services for all clients and tailors these services to the particular needs of the client.

• Individualized recruiting and reference checking

• Skills evaluation and preliminary interviewing for each employee

• In person screening prior to client interview

• Background checks and drug tests at client request

• Software and technical testing

Industry
HR & Recruiting
Company Size
51-200 employees
Headquarters
Hanover, MD
Year Founded
Unknown
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