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Legal Assistant

Bowman Personnel, LLC

Legal Assistant

Buffalo, NY
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Job Description

    Prestigious law firm in Buffalo, NY NY has an employment opportunity for a LEGAL CONFLICTS DATABASE CLERK.  THIS IS AN EXCELLENT OPPORTUNITY FOR SOMEONE WHO LIKES DATA AND DETAILS.   THIS JOB CAN GO PARTIALLY REMOTE ONCE TRAINED.

    This position is responsible for performing complex database searches and analysis of conflict reports in order to facilitate the Firm’s ethical obligations when opening new matters.

    his position participates on the Intake Conflicts Committee which oversees the Firm’s matter intake and conflict system, an important part of the risk management process.

    ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

    • Review conflict requests for accuracy
    • On-line research
    • Provide assistance to requestors regarding information on conflict requests.
    • Search/Query the Intapp System database to produce conflict reports.
    • Interact with attorneys regarding content of reports.
    • Interact with conflict supervisor and/or ethics partner when needed for complex ethic issues.
    • Open matters in the Aderant System
    • Follow-up with employees regarding outstanding conflict reports and NBM’s (New Business Memos)
    • Add conflict resolutions and parties to conflict system.
    • Provide status information on matter openings.
    • Perform data maintenance on the Intapp System

    QUALIFICATIONS: 

    • Bachelor's degree
    • Prior experience in a legal environment and with conflict-of-interest experience preferred.
    • Excellent communication and analytical skills
    • Strong knowledge of executing database searches
    • Organized, accurate and detail oriented.
    • Ability to work independently.
    • Prior law firm experience is a plus
    • Proficient use of Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook

    COMPENSATION:

    • Excellent salary and benefits

     

    Company Description

    Bowman Personnel, LLC is an executive recruiting firm that connects people with employment opportunities, We take pride in the professional relationships we build with both our candidates and clients. Our clients have come to rely upon us to represent talented candidates in our respective industries; consequently, we are continually networking and recruiting to identify those individuals who meet the qualifications and standards we are seeking. Whether you are a candidate looking for a new career or a hiring manager seeking to fill employee opportunities, Bowman Personnel will assist you in all your staffing needs and we look forward to working with you. Bowman Personnel is a Woman/Minority Owned Business