Conflicts and Client Onboarding Specialist - Hybrid!

A leading legal environment is seeking a Conflicts & Client Onboarding Specialist to support attorneys within their practice departments. This role is ideal for a highly polished legal professional who excels in practice support, client intake, and engagement management, and who brings strong judgment, discretion, and attention to detail.
The position plays a critical role in ensuring smooth matter onboarding, effective coordination with internal teams, and delivery of high-quality client service.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the intake process for new matters by working with attorneys to understand engagement scope and requirements
• Draft, review, and tailor engagement letters, including addressing Outside Counsel Guidelines when applicable
• Identify direct and related parties to initiate conflict checks and draft appropriate engagement letter waivers
• Coordinate with conflicts and client intake teams to ensure timely and accurate matter openings
• Review conflict reports and assist attorneys in resolving potential or actual conflicts of interest
• Maintain organized, compliant electronic files and ensure confidentiality standards are met
• Build strong working relationships with attorneys and internal stakeholders to support ongoing client service
• Provide additional administrative and operational support as needed, including coordination with information governance teams and document management systems

Qualifications & Experience

• Juris Doctor (JD) required
• Minimum 7 years of legal practice support experience
• Experience with electronic filings with state and county agencies and courts
• Strong proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint
• Experience with Intapp products preferred
• Highly professional, discreet, and client-service oriented demeanor
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines
• Excellent attention to detail in proofreading, editing, grammar, and formatting
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced legal professional seeking a highly responsible and collaborative role supporting sophisticated legal work and client engagement.

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.