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At Seyfarth, we understand that great people are the key to our success, and we provide the opportunities to match. If you join us, you'll work with state-of-the-art technology in a friendly and professional environment, and we will continue to invest in your professional development. If you want the freedom to grow at a firm that is invested in your future, keep reading.
THE OPPORTUNITY:
The National Conflicts Manager establishes and manages processes in the Conflicts department while providing leadership for department staff. They ensure a high level of customer service in the areas of new business and lateral hire conflicts clearance. They create and promote an environment where researchers and analysts operate in a team setting.
THE DAY-TO-DAY:
- Supervise and mentor the Conflicts Supervisor, Senior Conflicts Analysts, Conflicts Analysts and Conflicts Researchers to provide service according to conflicts of interest principles, department procedures and Firm business needs.
- Create and implement a structured training program for all direct reports based upon the position's responsibilities and in accordance with conflicts of interest principles and department standard operating procedures.
- Provide detailed written evaluations of conflicts personnel work products. Identify training issues and design appropriate training plans to overcome identified issues.
- Develop and implement appropriate quality controls and conflicts workflow to ensure consistency and accuracy among staff according to position responsibilities.
- Manage daily personnel-related matters including scheduling, training/coaching and disciplinary action.
- Review and approve weekly timesheets and PTO requests.
- Perform team personnel annual reviews.
- Evaluate information about potential new business and make decisions on strategies for conflicts searches and data management based on prevailing conflicts of interest rules.
- Exercise judgment in complex situations to implement the firm's risk management priorities.
- Guide research staff in balancing competing priorities to deliver excellent customer service in a fast-paced, demanding environment.
- Review work of research staff for accuracy and completeness according to department procedures and standards. Provide clear verbal and written feedback regarding any work quality deficiencies.
- Work with conflicts personnel, Client Matter Intake (CMI) staff, Director of Conflicts & Business Intake, and Compliance & Business Intake Manager to manage the overall client matter intake process in an efficient and productive manner.
- Develop expert skills in current conflicts database software and use these skills to oversee effective training of Conflicts research staff. This includes identifying and sharing best practices for use of conflicts software.
- Ensure effective and appropriate use of commercial research tools and databases according to the research assignment. Stay abreast of new commercial research tools and industry trends.
- Analyze statistical data to develop and implement work effiencies based on factors such as conflicts requests by area of law, available technology and personnel resources.
YOU HAVE:
- Juris Doctor Preferred
- Supervisory experience preferred
- Knowledge of relevant firm computer software programs (e.g., Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint), with the ability to learn new software and operating systems
- Demonstrates effective interpersonal and communication skills, both verbally and in writing
- Demonstrates close attention to detail
- Ability to handle sensitive matters and maintain confidentiality
- Ability to handle multiple assignments and shifting priorities
- Ability to organize and prioritize work
- Ability to work well in a demanding and fast-paced environment
- Ability to work independently as well as effectively within a team
- Demonstrates a commitment to quality of finished product
- Ability to problem solve
- Understanding of the ABA Model Rules of Professional Conduct and familiarity with the ethics rules of any jurisdictions in which the firm maintains an office.
- Strong client service skills
- Ability to research, analyze, and synthesize information
- Advanced knowledge of Intapp Open (or other legal conflicts software) and Elite (or other legal financial system)
- Advanced leadership and team management skills
WHAT WE PROVIDE:
Seyfarth provides competitive salary and benefits at all levels, and our culture embraces the entrepreneurial spirit of its professionals like no other firm. Our professional staff are a collaborative team, helping to define the unique client experience offered by the firm. We understand that it takes more than attorneys to build a successful legal practice; everyone participates in our commitment to excellence.
We are also proud to be an influential leader in inclusion and diversity. The firm has been recognized for our efforts by the Human Rights Campaign and the Minority Corporate Counsel Association. We are Mansfield 5.0 certified, a reflection of our ongoing commitment to advancing candidates from underrepresented groups.
MORE ABOUT SEYFARTH:
With more than 900 lawyers across 18 offices, Seyfarth Shaw LLP provides advisory, litigation, and transactional legal services to clients worldwide. Learn more about The Seyfarth Experience at www.seyfarth.com/careers/.
Seyfarth Shaw is committed to equal employment opportunity and providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with physical and/or mental disabilities. We value and encourage diversity and solicit applications from all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, gender, sex, age, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, medical condition, military and veteran status, gender identity or expression, genetic information, change of sex or transgender status, genetic information or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law.
If you would like more information about your EEO rights as an applicant under the law, please click EEO is the LAW and the Supplement poster through the following link: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/migrated_files/employers/poster_screen_reader_optimized.pdf
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This position is based in Chicago, IL 60606
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