Conflicts Manager

Lewis-Brisbois; Atlanta (GA); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k with employer match

Sick time

Vacation time

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Lewis Brisbois seeks a Conflicts Manager to lead its national Conflicts Department. Hybrid role with remote options. You will oversee operations, supervise staff, and drive process improvements while partnering with senior attorneys on complex conflicts matters.

The position requires a Bachelor’s degree, 7+ years in law firm conflicts, and 3+ years in management, with experience in Intapp or Aderant. Growth opportunities and competitive benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; seven+ years of law firm conflicts experience.
• Minimum three years of supervisory or leadership experience.
• Experience using Intapp, Aderant or similar conflicts/intake systems.
• Advanced knowledge of conflicts processes, intake procedures, risk management.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day operations of the Conflicts Department to ensure timely, accurate service.
• Directly supervise the Conflicts Supervisor and staff, including coaching and performance management.
• Participate in recruiting and employment decisions.
• Manage timesheets, PTO, coverage and resource assignments.
• Partner with Lead Conflicts Partner and attorneys on complex matters and initiatives.
• Apply expertise in conflicts processes and risk management to improve workflows.

Skills

Leadership

People management

Coaching

Process improvement

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Intapp

Aderant

Job description

Overview

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.

Qualifications

#LI-HYBRID

#LI-AR1

Minimum Salary

Maximum Salary