Conflicts Manager

Lewis Brisbois; Atlanta (GA); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k with employer match

Sick and vacation time

Job summary

Lewis Brisbois is seeking a Conflicts Manager to lead the national Conflicts Department. This hybrid role oversees workflow, staffing, training, and policy implementation, ensuring timely and accurate conflicts services while aligning with firm objectives.

The ideal candidate will have 7+ years of law firm conflicts experience and at least 3 years of supervisory leadership, with proficiency in Intapp or Aderant. This position offers remote options and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent, plus related experience in a law firm.
• Minimum seven (7) years of law firm conflicts experience.
• Minimum three (3) years of supervisory, management, or leadership experience.
• Experience utilizing Intapp, Aderant, or other law firm conflicts and intake systems.

Responsibilities

• Oversees the day-to-day operations of the Conflicts Department, ensuring timely and accurate completion of conflicts requests.
• Directly supervises the Conflicts Supervisor and other assigned personnel, including coaching and performance management.
• Participates in recruiting and hiring decisions.
• Oversees employee timesheets, PTO requests, coverage and departmental resource assignments.
• Partners with Lead Conflicts Partner and Conflicts Attorneys regarding complex conflicts matters and departmental initiatives.
• Requires advanced knowledge of law firm conflicts processes, intake procedures, conflict clearance workflows, and risk management principles.

Skills

Leadership

People management

Coaching

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

Intapp

Aderant

Job description

The offices of Lewis Brisbois, a full-service AmLaw 100 firm, are seeking a Conflicts Manager to become part of our national Conflicts Department. The primary responsibilities of this position include but are not limited to, the overall management, administration, and operational leadership of the Conflicts Department. The position oversees departmental workflow, staffing, performance management, training, quality assurance, resource allocation, and operational planning to ensure the timely and accurate delivery of conflicts services. exercises independent judgment and discretion in managing departmental operations, personnel matters, workflow prioritization, policy implementation, and process improvement initiatives. The position works closely with the Director of Conflicts, Conflicts Attorneys, Firm management, and other administrative departments to support the Firm's business objectives while ensuring compliance with Firm policies and ethical obligations. This position is hybrid; fully remote opportunities are available.

Lewis Brisbois offers a full suite of benefits including 401k with employer match, as well as sick and vacation time. We also offer excellent opportunities for growth and advancement while working with a collaborative team.

Responsibilities

Responsibilities/Requirements

• Oversees the day-to-day operations of the Conflicts Department, ensuring the timely and accurate completion of conflicts requests and related services
• Directly supervises the Conflicts Supervisor and other assigned personnel, including coaching, mentoring, employee development, and performance management.
• Participates in the recruiting and hiring process as well as employment related decisions
• Oversees employee timesheets, PTO requests, coverage and departmental resource assignments
• Partners with the Lead Conflicts Partner [or Director of Conflicts depending on further restructuring] and Conflicts Attorneys regarding complex conflicts matters, operational challenges, and departmental initiatives.
• Requires advanced knowledge of law firm conflicts processes, new matter intake procedures, conflict clearance workflows, and risk management principles.
• Requires demonstrated leadership and personnel management skills, including employee coaching, development, mentoring, and performance management.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
• Minimum seven (7) years of law firm conflicts experience.
• Minimum three (3) years of supervisory, management, or leadership experience.
• Experience utilizing Intapp, Aderant, or other law firm conflicts and intake systems.

Lewis Brisbois is not accepting search firm submissions for this position.