Conflicts Supervisor

Summary:

Gibson Dunn is a leading global law firm, advising clients on significant transactions and disputes. Our exceptional teams craft and deploy creative legal strategies that are meticulously tailored to every matter, however complex or high-stakes. The firm’s work is distinguished by a unique combination of precision and vision.

The Conflicts Supervisor is responsible for supervising the daily operations of the conflicts team and managing personnel. The Supervisor works closely with other Supervisors, the Conflicts team, and other Firm personnel, to support and maintain high levels of efficiency and accuracy.

The Supervisor will work one-on-one with the Analysts to monitor performance and progress where needed. The Supervisor will work with the Training Specialist to develop and implement individualized training plans as well as Department documentation. The Supervisor will respond to questions raised by legal assistants and/or partners. This position is responsible for upholding the standards of quality, consistency, accuracy, thoroughness, and customer service as defined and implemented by the Department.

This position reports to the Sr. Manager, Intake/Conflicts.

Responsibilities include:

• Supervise the day-to-day activities of the Conflicts Coordinators and Conflicts Analysts.
• Provide guidance to the Conflicts team and manage team dynamics.
• Work directly with the Conflicts Coordinators to oversee the conflict check process, ensuring timely and accurate delivery of reports, research, response time, time-sensitive issues and other challenges.
• Provide an escalation point for the Conflicts Coordinators and Conflicts Analysts.
• Review and analyze conflict reports; escalate complex issues to Conflicts Attorneys and Office of General Counsel as needed.
• Monitor and maintain the quality and consistency of conflicts searches and reporting standards.
• Provide clear verbal and written feedback regarding any work quality deficiencies.
• Ensure internal protocols and procedures are properly followed.
• Working with the Training Specialist, train Conflicts team new hires in our internal department processes and procedures; including research, conducting conflicts searches and Intapp.
• Train new assistants in the process of submitting conflicts requests, navigating Intapp and the lifecycle of the new matter intake process.
• Help implement and improve conflicts processes and procedures.
• Identify and escalate conflict and unresolved issues to the Sr. Manager, Intake/Conflicts.
• Administrative duties such as timecards, PTO, holiday coverage, employee reviews and other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Ability to manage multiple priorities under tight deadlines.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Extensive understanding of legal conflicts concepts and related ethical rules.
• Exceptional critical thinking and analytical skills.
• Excellent decision-making skills and demonstrated ability to think on your feet.
• Excellent customer service skills and proficiencies.
• Comfortable working with attorneys and other legal staff.
• Comfortable in a high demand, fast paced environment.
• Flexibility regarding work hours and schedule.

Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree required; JD or paralegal certification preferred.
• Minimum 6 years of experience in a conflicts role.
• At least 1–2 years of supervisory or team leadership experience.
• Familiarity with legal conflicts databases (e.g., Intapp, Dunn & Bradstreet, Aderant) preferred

Gibson Dunn will consider for employment qualified Applicants with Criminal Histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of local law.