Conflicts Senior Specialist

Holland & Knight Llp; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A well-known law firm is seeking a Conflicts Senior Specialist in Cape Town, South Africa. The successful candidate will be responsible for conducting conflict reports and preparing summaries, requiring over 3 years of legal experience in conflict management. Strong communication and analytical skills are essential. The position offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance and paid time off.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical plans

Profit sharing

Paid time off

Qualifications

• 3+ years of legal experience, preferably in conflicts at a large law firm.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.
• Strong research, computer, and database skills.

Responsibilities

• Review new matter memos for accuracy.
• Search the firm’s conflicts database.
• Prepare summaries of conflict of interest reports.
• Assist with training Conflicts Specialists.

Skills

Legal experience

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Analytical skills

Research skills

Problem-solving skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Juris Doctor (preferred)

Job description

We are a Firm where people truly believe in what they do and strive to achieve the highest standards of performance and success. This position may be filled in any of our U.S. offices. This position is a Conflicts Senior Specialist to join our team.

The Conflicts Senior Specialist will be responsible for using uniform criteria, standards, and procedures to run conflict reports and prepare conflict summaries.

Periodic in‑person presence is required for annual or bi‑annual weekend team building events. Attendance at in‑person quarterly meetings may also be required, depending on a person's location. Conflicts Specialists can be based within a reasonable commuting distance of any of our U.S. offices.

Key Responsibilities

• Review new matter memos for accuracy and completion.
• Search all relevant and necessary parties in the firm's conflicts database.
• Review conflict of interest reports and prepare summaries based on the actual and potential conflicts of interest identified.
• Provide summaries to requesting attorneys and respond to any questions.
• Adhere to all firm and department policies and procedures related to searching, reviewing conflict reports, and preparing summaries.
• Assist with keeping all shared documents current and accurate.
• Assist with training and mentoring Conflicts Specialists and Clerks as required.
• Special projects and additional duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• A total of 3+ years legal experience, preferably with a large law firm Conflicts.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently and effectively, under pressure, with minimal direct supervision.
• Ability to exercise the appropriate amount of discretion in escalating and communicating issues.
• Ability to manage multiple projects with competing deadlines and priorities.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills, with excellent attention to detail.
• Strong research, computer, and database skills.
• Ability to effectively train and mentor Conflicts Specialists and Clerks.

Minimum Education

Bachelor's Degree. Juris Doctor preferred.

Locations: Illinois, District of Columbia, New York, Washington, Colorado, California.

Compensation

Base salary ranges for this position are listed below. These ranges may not be applicable to other locations. An individual's actual compensation will depend on the individual's qualifications and experience.

Illinois – $ $

• District of Columbia – $ $
• Washington – $ $
• New York City – $ $
• New York State – $ $
• Colorado – $ $
• California – $ $

Benefits

Holland & Knight provides bonus opportunities and an exceptional benefits package, including comprehensive medical (PPO and HDHPs), dental and vision plans, life and AD&D insurance, short and long‑term disability insurance, tax‑advantaged accounts, health advocacy services, behavioral health and counseling resources, profit sharing, pre‑tax transit and parking program, backup dependent care, senior care planning support, resources for individuals with developmental disabilities, and paid holidays and other paid time off, including paid leave for new parents. Benefits may vary by position and office.

EEO Statement

Holland & Knight is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or related conditions, transgender status, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status or any other factor prohibited by law.