Conflicts Manager

Who We Are

ArentFox Schiff is an award-winning, globally recognized law firm that delivers sophisticated, innovative, and practical legal solutions to clients around the world. With more than 600 lawyers and policy professionals, ArentFox Schiff's expertise is sought out by Fortune 500s, start-ups, international governments, non-profits and trade associations, and private individuals. Our work spans highly complex, global matters as well as the deeply personal issues that shape the lives of individuals and communities.

Why Join Us

At ArentFox Schiff, we know that diverse backgrounds produce different perspectives, richer thinking, and more creative solutions to the challenges our clients face. We hope you share that vision. Join us and take on the challenge of doing meaningful work while helping us build upon a culture that reflects our dedication to diversity, equity, and inclusion. We base all of our employment decisions on merit and do not discriminate on the basis of any legally protected characteristic.

Job Description

Based in our Washington, DC or Chicago office, ArentFox Schiff is seeking a Conflicts Manager who will be responsible for managing the daily operations of the Conflicts and New Business Intake team, supervising staff, and ensuring accurate and timely resolution of conflicts. This position provides advanced conflict analysis, oversees workflow, and serves as a key resource for attorneys and staff. The Manager supports the Director in implementing policies, training, and strategic initiatives.

General Duties:

• Manage the daily conflicts workflow for the Conflicts Administrators and Specialists, including coordinating with the Office of General Counsel and Partners as needed.
• Supervise Conflicts Specialists, coordinate workflow and delegate assignments.
• Review complex conflict analyses and ensure accuracy and compliance with firm policies.
• May assist in the review of Outside Counsel Guidelines and other client contracts.
• Ensure integrity of conflicts database.
• Provide guidance, training, and mentorship to team members, especially regarding research and search strategies.
• Communicate with attorneys and staff regarding conflicts procedures and policies.
• Oversee orientation and training for new staff and attorneys.
• Manage lateral attorney conflict reviews and ensure thorough analysis.
• Maintain after-hours and urgent conflicts coverage schedule.

Analysis and Reporting:

• Oversee advanced research using S&P Capital IQ, Mergent, SEC Filings, Lexis, Westlaw, and Internet.
• Oversee new client intake background checks.
• Collaborate with the Director on special projects, reports, and policy enhancements.
• Propose improvements to conflicts and intake processes.

Education:

Bachelor's degree required; BA/BS in a research or related field preferable; business or accounting background preferred.

Experience:

• Minimum of 10 years of conflicts, legal research, or paralegal experience, including at least 3 years in a supervisory or management role within a law firm.

• Strong leadership, organizational and communication skills.
• Demonstrated problem solving, excellent judgment and ability to multi-task.
• Impeccable attention to detail.
• Ability to analyze complex business relationships and information to determine if possible legal conflict exists and, if so, to determine if and how they can be resolved according to applicable ethical standards.
• Familiarity with ABA Model Rules of Professional Conduct.
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite, Intapp Open (or similar workflow product), Excel, iManage, and integrated accounting/accounting systems such as 3E.
• Advanced research skills.

Benefits and Salary

We know that the needs of our employees vary and can change throughout the different stages of life. That's why we offer a wide array of flexible benefit options designed to help you live healthy, live well, and live for tomorrow. In addition to medical, dental, vision, profit-sharing, generous paid time off, and numerous other benefits, we also provide a flexible reimbursement account that helps pay for the things that contribute to your personal well-being, in your own way.

The anticipated good-faith base salary range for this position is:

• CHI: $132,000 to $181,000 per year

Your exact offer will be based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to, your experience, skills, and overall qualifications. We also review compensation regularly against industry benchmarks and performance outcomes, so you can grow your career here with confidence-knowing your pay recognizes both your impact and our commitment to an equitable approach.

In addition to a competitive base salary, certain positions are eligible for a comprehensive performance-based bonus, payable monthly or annually.

Commitment to Equal Opportunity

ArentFox Schiff is committed to equal employment opportunity and diversity in the workplace. We base all employment decisions on merit and maintain a policy of considering all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion or creed, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, citizenship status, order of protection status, national origin, ancestry, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, physical or mental disability, parental status, source of income, military or veteran status, unfavorable discharge from military service, or any other basis protected by applicable law. We will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.

* The job description is a general summary of the major duties. It may not specify all duties, tasks, and assignments associated with a job. It does not limit or in any way modify the right of management to direct, assign, and control the work of employees in a unit. Accuracy, attention to detail, ability to work effectively in a team environment, and ability to work in an atmosphere of multiple projects and shifting priorities are requirements of all jobs at ArentFox Schiff LLP. Additional job-related qualifications may be specified for some openings. Job descriptions are subject to periodic review and modification.

WORKING CONDITIONS

The following table indicates the degree of working conditions expected for the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to meet these requirements.

N/A = 0-10%, Occasionally = 11-33%, Frequently = 34 - 66%, Constantly = 67 - 100%