What are the responsibilities and job description for the Legal Law Firm Conflicts Manager position at Adams & Martin Group?
A top-tier law firm is seeking a strategic and experienced Conflicts Manager to lead their Conflicts Department. This is a high-impact role ideal for a legal professional who thrives at the intersection of compliance, ethics, and operational leadership. You'll be the firm's go-to authority on conflicts resolution, process oversight, and team development-working closely with attorneys, Conflicts Partners, and firm leadership to ensure seamless new business intake and risk management.
Why this role?
You'll step into a pivotal leadership position where your legal expertise, analytical mindset, and management skills directly influence the firm's success. If you're passionate about driving efficient systems, training and mentoring talent, and safeguarding firm integrity, this opportunity is for you.
Key Responsibilities:
- Oversee and manage the full lifecycle of conflicts and new matter intake processes
- Lead the review and resolution of complex conflict checks for new matters, laterals, and RFPs
- Collaborate with Conflicts Partners to ensure alignment with firm goals and compliance standards
- Guide the drafting and review of engagement letters and conflict waivers
- Act as the escalation point for potential conflicts and collaborate with attorneys on resolution
- Hire, train, and manage a team of Conflicts and New Business Intake Analysts
- Develop workflows, monitor performance, and continuously improve operational efficiency
- Drive department projects and process improvements as needed
What You Bring:
- J.D. degree required
- Minimum 5 years of experience conducting legal conflict checks
- Proven leadership experience managing and developing high-performing teams
- Expertise in legal ethics, conflicts policies, and client intake systems
- Strong judgment, discretion, and problem-solving capabilities
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment while maintaining top-tier accuracy
- Exceptional communication skills and a collaborative spirit
- Experience with Aderant and Intapp is a plus
Perks & Benefits:
- Competitive compensation package
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits
- 401(k) with firm contribution
- Generous PTO and paid holidays
- Work with a nationally recognized legal team
- Background check required upon offer
Interested in making a high-level impact at a prestigious firm? Submit your resume to jsilva(@)adamsmartingroup.com for confidential consideration.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, or military or veteran status. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance. For unincorporated Los Angeles county, to the extent our customers require a background check for certain positions, the Company faces a significant risk to its business operations and business reputation unless a review of criminal history is conducted for those specific job positions.
Salary : $120,000 - $150,000
