Taft is looking for a highly motivated, team-oriented Assistant Conflicts Counsel to serve our Conflicts team.

We are seeking an Assistant Conflicts Counsel to join our conflicts team. The ideal candidate will have 10+ years of experience working in a conflicts department in a mid – to large-sized law firm, and can be based in any of Taft’s offices.  Under the direction of the Conflicts Counsel, the Assistant Conflicts Counsel will be responsible for all aspects of the conflicts process, from preparing conflicts search reports as needed, to identifying and resolving possible ethical conflicts and business issues for firm mergers, as well as new business and lateral matters. The Assistant Conflicts Counsel serves clients and attorneys by ensuring that the firm fulfills its ethical obligations.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Assist Conflicts Counsel in managing a team of Conflicts Attorneys and Conflicts Analysts.Delegate work assignments in a fast-paced environment with a heavy workload.
  
• Have primary responsibility for managing the merger conflicts process from start to finish, including analyzing conflicts search results, tracking conflicts resolutions, communicating with internal and external stakeholders, overseeing waivers, and managing the implementation of ethical walls.
• Run and analyze conflicts search results in Intapp for new business and lateral hires.  Identify potential conflict issues and determine appropriate steps for resolution.
• Work collaboratively with Conflicts Counsel, General Counsel team, firm attorneys and the conflicts team to effectively resolve conflict issues.
• Draft engagement letters and complex conflicts waivers for current and former client conflicts.
• Draft and distribute ethical screen memorandums.  Set up new ethical walls and manage existing walls using firm software.
• Identify opportunities to create or streamline existing processes and procedures to reduce risk and increase efficiency. Manage or assist in implementation of projects to update processes and procedures, including coordination with other firm departments as needed.
• Assist in the development and training of department employees, specifically new Conflicts Attorneys.
• Provide excellent customer service to legal assistants and firm attorneys.
• Travel within the U.S. to other offices as required.
• Must have ability and willingness to work remotely outside of normal business hours as needed.

Requirements:

• 10+ years of experience working in a conflicts department in a mid- to large-sized law firm required.
  
• Experience with Intapp Conflicts, Intake and Walls required.Must be able to enter, execute and analyze conflicts searches in Intapp.
• Experience with law firm merger conflicts strongly preferred.
• Ability to efficiently manage multiple tasks and projects while providing an accurate work product in a high-volume, fast-paced work environment.
• Ability to think critically, independently and decisively.
• Exhibit strong problem-solving and time management skills.
• Ability to take initiative, and implement and adapt to changes in workflow, processes and procedures.
• Ability to work effectively in a team atmosphere.
• Possess an acute attention to detail, along with excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to scale communications to all levels within the firm and translate complex issues into simple concepts.
• Expert knowledge and understanding of professional responsibility and legal ethics rules pertaining to conflicts.
• Juris doctor required.

Taft is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The information in this posting presents general duties, tasks, and responsibilities but is not intended to be an exhaustive listing. Taft Stettinius & Hollister LLP participates in E-VERIFY.

Taft is looking for a highly motivated, team-oriented Assistant Conflicts Counsel to serve our Conflicts team.

We are seeking an Assistant Conflicts Counsel to join our conflicts team. The ideal candidate will have 10+ years of experience working in a conflicts department in a mid – to large-sized law firm, and can be based in any of Taft’s offices.  Under the direction of the Conflicts Counsel, the Assistant Conflicts Counsel will be responsible for all aspects of the conflicts process, from preparing conflicts search reports as needed, to identifying and resolving possible ethical conflicts and business issues for firm mergers, as well as new business and lateral matters. The Assistant Conflicts Counsel serves clients and attorneys by ensuring that the firm fulfills its ethical obligations.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Assist Conflicts Counsel in managing a team of Conflicts Attorneys and Conflicts Analysts.Delegate work assignments in a fast-paced environment with a heavy workload.
  
• Have primary responsibility for managing the merger conflicts process from start to finish, including analyzing conflicts search results, tracking conflicts resolutions, communicating with internal and external stakeholders, overseeing waivers, and managing the implementation of ethical walls.
• Run and analyze conflicts search results in Intapp for new business and lateral hires.  Identify potential conflict issues and determine appropriate steps for resolution.
• Work collaboratively with Conflicts Counsel, General Counsel team, firm attorneys and the conflicts team to effectively resolve conflict issues.
• Draft engagement letters and complex conflicts waivers for current and former client conflicts.
• Draft and distribute ethical screen memorandums.  Set up new ethical walls and manage existing walls using firm software.
• Identify opportunities to create or streamline existing processes and procedures to reduce risk and increase efficiency. Manage or assist in implementation of projects to update processes and procedures, including coordination with other firm departments as needed.
• Assist in the development and training of department employees, specifically new Conflicts Attorneys.
• Provide excellent customer service to legal assistants and firm attorneys.
• Travel within the U.S. to other offices as required.
• Must have ability and willingness to work remotely outside of normal business hours as needed.

Requirements:

• 10+ years of experience working in a conflicts department in a mid- to large-sized law firm required.
• Experience with Intapp Conflicts, Intake and Walls required.Must be able to enter, execute and analyze conflicts searches in Intapp.
  
• Experience with law firm merger conflicts strongly preferred.
• Ability to efficiently manage multiple tasks and projects while providing an accurate work product in a high-volume, fast-paced work environment.
• Ability to think critically, independently and decisively.
• Exhibit strong problem-solving and time management skills.
• Ability to take initiative, and implement and adapt to changes in workflow, processes and procedures.
• Ability to work effectively in a team atmosphere.
• Possess an acute attention to detail, along with excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to scale communications to all levels within the firm and translate complex issues into simple concepts.
• Expert knowledge and understanding of professional responsibility and legal ethics rules pertaining to conflicts.
• Juris doctor required.

Taft is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The information in this posting presents general duties, tasks, and responsibilities but is not intended to be an exhaustive listing. Taft Stettinius & Hollister LLP participates in E-VERIFY.

Taft is looking for a highly motivated, team-oriented Assistant Conflicts Counsel to serve our Conflicts team.

We are seeking an Assistant Conflicts Counsel to join our conflicts team. The ideal candidate will have 10+ years of experience working in a conflicts department in a mid – to large-sized law firm, and can be based in any of Taft’s offices.  Under the direction of the Conflicts Counsel, the Assistant Conflicts Counsel will be responsible for all aspects of the conflicts process, from preparing conflicts search reports as needed, to identifying and resolving possible ethical conflicts and business issues for firm mergers, as well as new business and lateral matters. The Assistant Conflicts Counsel serves clients and attorneys by ensuring that the firm fulfills its ethical obligations.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Assist Conflicts Counsel in managing a team of Conflicts Attorneys and Conflicts Analysts.Delegate work assignments in a fast-paced environment with a heavy workload.
  
• Have primary responsibility for managing the merger conflicts process from start to finish, including analyzing conflicts search results, tracking conflicts resolutions, communicating with internal and external stakeholders, overseeing waivers, and managing the implementation of ethical walls.
• Run and analyze conflicts search results in Intapp for new business and lateral hires.  Identify potential conflict issues and determine appropriate steps for resolution.
• Work collaboratively with Conflicts Counsel, General Counsel team, firm attorneys and the conflicts team to effectively resolve conflict issues.
• Draft engagement letters and complex conflicts waivers for current and former client conflicts.
• Draft and distribute ethical screen memorandums.  Set up new ethical walls and manage existing walls using firm software.
• Identify opportunities to create or streamline existing processes and procedures to reduce risk and increase efficiency. Manage or assist in implementation of projects to update processes and procedures, including coordination with other firm departments as needed.
• Assist in the development and training of department employees, specifically new Conflicts Attorneys.
• Provide excellent customer service to legal assistants and firm attorneys.
• Travel within the U.S. to other offices as required.
• Must have ability and willingness to work remotely outside of normal business hours as needed.

Requirements:

• 10+ years of experience working in a conflicts department in a mid- to large-sized law firm required.
  
• Experience with Intapp Conflicts, Intake and Walls required.Must be able to enter, execute and analyze conflicts searches in Intapp.
• Experience with law firm merger conflicts strongly preferred.
• Ability to efficiently manage multiple tasks and projects while providing an accurate work product in a high-volume, fast-paced work environment.
• Ability to think critically, independently and decisively.
• Exhibit strong problem-solving and time management skills.
• Ability to take initiative, and implement and adapt to changes in workflow, processes and procedures.
• Ability to work effectively in a team atmosphere.
• Possess an acute attention to detail, along with excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to scale communications to all levels within the firm and translate complex issues into simple concepts.
• Expert knowledge and understanding of professional responsibility and legal ethics rules pertaining to conflicts.
• Juris doctor required.

Taft is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The information in this posting presents general duties, tasks, and responsibilities but is not intended to be an exhaustive listing. Taft Stettinius & Hollister LLP participates in E-VERIFY.

Taft is looking for a highly motivated, team-oriented Assistant Conflicts Counsel to serve our Conflicts team.

We are seeking an Assistant Conflicts Counsel to join our conflicts team. The ideal candidate will have 10+ years of experience working in a conflicts department in a mid – to large-sized law firm, and can be based in any of Taft’s offices.  Under the direction of the Conflicts Counsel, the Assistant Conflicts Counsel will be responsible for all aspects of the conflicts process, from preparing conflicts search reports as needed, to identifying and resolving possible ethical conflicts and business issues for firm mergers, as well as new business and lateral matters. The Assistant Conflicts Counsel serves clients and attorneys by ensuring that the firm fulfills its ethical obligations.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Assist Conflicts Counsel in managing a team of Conflicts Attorneys and Conflicts Analysts.Delegate work assignments in a fast-paced environment with a heavy workload.
  
• Have primary responsibility for managing the merger conflicts process from start to finish, including analyzing conflicts search results, tracking conflicts resolutions, communicating with internal and external stakeholders, overseeing waivers, and managing the implementation of ethical walls.
• Run and analyze conflicts search results in Intapp for new business and lateral hires.  Identify potential conflict issues and determine appropriate steps for resolution.
• Work collaboratively with Conflicts Counsel, General Counsel team, firm attorneys and the conflicts team to effectively resolve conflict issues.
• Draft engagement letters and complex conflicts waivers for current and former client conflicts.
• Draft and distribute ethical screen memorandums.  Set up new ethical walls and manage existing walls using firm software.
• Identify opportunities to create or streamline existing processes and procedures to reduce risk and increase efficiency. Manage or assist in implementation of projects to update processes and procedures, including coordination with other firm departments as needed.
• Assist in the development and training of department employees, specifically new Conflicts Attorneys.
• Provide excellent customer service to legal assistants and firm attorneys.
• Travel within the U.S. to other offices as required.
• Must have ability and willingness to work remotely outside of normal business hours as needed.

Requirements:

• 10+ years of experience working in a conflicts department in a mid- to large-sized law firm required.
  
• Experience with Intapp Conflicts, Intake and Walls required.Must be able to enter, execute and analyze conflicts searches in Intapp.
• Experience with law firm merger conflicts strongly preferred.
• Ability to efficiently manage multiple tasks and projects while providing an accurate work product in a high-volume, fast-paced work environment.
• Ability to think critically, independently and decisively.
• Exhibit strong problem-solving and time management skills.
• Ability to take initiative, and implement and adapt to changes in workflow, processes and procedures.
• Ability to work effectively in a team atmosphere.
• Possess an acute attention to detail, along with excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to scale communications to all levels within the firm and translate complex issues into simple concepts.
• Expert knowledge and understanding of professional responsibility and legal ethics rules pertaining to conflicts.
• Juris doctor required.

Taft is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The information in this posting presents general duties, tasks, and responsibilities but is not intended to be an exhaustive listing. Taft Stettinius & Hollister LLP participates in E-VERIFY.

Taft is looking for a highly motivated, team-oriented Assistant Conflicts Counsel to serve our Conflicts team.

We are seeking an Assistant Conflicts Counsel to join our conflicts team. The ideal candidate will have 10+ years of experience working in a conflicts department in a mid – to large-sized law firm, and can be based in any of Taft’s offices.  Under the direction of the Conflicts Counsel, the Assistant Conflicts Counsel will be responsible for all aspects of the conflicts process, from preparing conflicts search reports as needed, to identifying and resolving possible ethical conflicts and business issues for firm mergers, as well as new business and lateral matters. The Assistant Conflicts Counsel serves clients and attorneys by ensuring that the firm fulfills its ethical obligations.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Assist Conflicts Counsel in managing a team of Conflicts Attorneys and Conflicts Analysts.Delegate work assignments in a fast-paced environment with a heavy workload.
  
• Have primary responsibility for managing the merger conflicts process from start to finish, including analyzing conflicts search results, tracking conflicts resolutions, communicating with internal and external stakeholders, overseeing waivers, and managing the implementation of ethical walls.
• Run and analyze conflicts search results in Intapp for new business and lateral hires.  Identify potential conflict issues and determine appropriate steps for resolution.
• Work collaboratively with Conflicts Counsel, General Counsel team, firm attorneys and the conflicts team to effectively resolve conflict issues.
• Draft engagement letters and complex conflicts waivers for current and former client conflicts.
• Draft and distribute ethical screen memorandums.  Set up new ethical walls and manage existing walls using firm software.
• Identify opportunities to create or streamline existing processes and procedures to reduce risk and increase efficiency. Manage or assist in implementation of projects to update processes and procedures, including coordination with other firm departments as needed.
• Assist in the development and training of department employees, specifically new Conflicts Attorneys.
• Provide excellent customer service to legal assistants and firm attorneys.
• Travel within the U.S. to other offices as required.
• Must have ability and willingness to work remotely outside of normal business hours as needed.

Requirements:

• 10+ years of experience working in a conflicts department in a mid- to large-sized law firm required.
  
• Experience with Intapp Conflicts, Intake and Walls required.Must be able to enter, execute and analyze conflicts searches in Intapp.
• Experience with law firm merger conflicts strongly preferred.
• Ability to efficiently manage multiple tasks and projects while providing an accurate work product in a high-volume, fast-paced work environment.
• Ability to think critically, independently and decisively.
• Exhibit strong problem-solving and time management skills.
• Ability to take initiative, and implement and adapt to changes in workflow, processes and procedures.
• Ability to work effectively in a team atmosphere.
• Possess an acute attention to detail, along with excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to scale communications to all levels within the firm and translate complex issues into simple concepts.
• Expert knowledge and understanding of professional responsibility and legal ethics rules pertaining to conflicts.
• Juris doctor required.

Taft is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The information in this posting presents general duties, tasks, and responsibilities but is not intended to be an exhaustive listing. Taft Stettinius & Hollister LLP participates in E-VERIFY.

Taft is currently seeking a Legal Assistant to join our Business and Finance practice groups in our Cincinnati Office.

We are seeking a Legal Assistant to support the Business and Finance teams in the Cincinnati office. Legal Assistants serve clients by providing administrative support to attorneys. All Taft employees operate under a “Client First” philosophy—in all things, we seek to provide exceptional services to our clients.  

Essential Duties:

• Provides skilled, proactive administrative support to assigned attorneys and other team members in the Business and Finance Practice Groups.
• Edits and proofreads complex documents, including proactive review for, and ability to relay, relevant discrepancies/inconsistencies.
• Reviews, inventories and saves signature pages.
• Compiles documents for closing using transaction checklist.
• Works with attorneys/paralegals to obtain documents for completion of closing books, and assembles closing books for attorney review.
• Clearly and professionally communicates with attorneys and other members of the legal team on projects, needs, transaction status, etc.

• Works with members of the legal team and accounting to gather costs and time in preparation for closing.

 

• Actively supports the billing process, including initial review and comment on BIMs, editing BIMs, obtaining, preparing and/or updating reports, preparing cover letters and/or emails, and following-up on client and attorney inquiries.
• Independently performs administrative duties such as proof reading, editing and releasing attorney time entries; registering, calendaring and reporting Continuing Legal Education credits; requesting and following up on reimbursements and other related tasks.

• Prepares and reviews letters and memoranda according to Firm standards.
• Exhibits outstanding client service orientation in all verbal and written communication.
• Displays strong attention to detail and numeric aptitude.
• Anticipates necessary tasks/projects and proactively performs them.
• Responds to requests with a sense of urgency and effectively prioritizes work.

 

• Demonstrates flexibility and ability to manage multiple priorities.

• Proactively monitors and communicates deadlines to the legal team as appropriate.
• Creates, maintains, and retires files in accordance with Taft’s Information Governance Policy.
• Assists in managing client contacts, emails, print documents and incoming and outgoing mail.
• May enter time into billing management software.

 Requirements:

• 2+ years Legal Assistant experience strongly preferred. 
• Must demonstrate proficient command of the English language and standard grammar rules.
• Demonstrates strong working knowledge of, and experience in, using Microsoft Office programs; must have a desire to maintain excellent technical skills and to learn new software by taking advantage of internal training programs.

Taft is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The information in this posting presents general duties, tasks, and responsibilities but is not intended to be an exhaustive listing. Taft Stettinius & Hollister LLP participates in E-VERIFY.

Taft is currently seeking a Legal Assistant to join our Business team.

We are seeking a Legal Assistant to support the Business team. Legal Assistants serve clients by providing administrative support to attorneys. All Taft employees operate under a “Client First” philosophy—in all things, we seek to provide exceptional services to our clients.  

Essential Duties:

• Provides skilled, proactive administrative support to assigned attorneys and other team members in the Business Practice Group.
• Edits and proofreads complex documents, including proactive review for, and ability to relay, relevant discrepancies/inconsistencies.
• Clearly and professionally communicates with attorneys and other members of the legal team on projects, needs, transaction status, etc.
• Works with members of the legal team and accounting to gather costs and time in preparation for closing.
• Actively supports the billing process, including initial review and comment on BIMs, editing BIMs, obtaining, preparing and/or updating reports, preparing cover letters and/or emails, and following-up on client and attorney inquiries.
• Independently performs administrative duties such as proof reading, editing and releasing attorney time entries; registering, calendaring and reporting Continuing Legal Education credits; requesting and following up on reimbursements and other related tasks.
• Prepares and reviews letters and memoranda according to Firm standards.
• Exhibits outstanding client service orientation in all verbal and written communication.
• Displays strong attention to detail and numeric aptitude.
• Anticipates necessary tasks/projects and proactively performs them.
• Responds to requests with a sense of urgency and effectively prioritizes work.
• Demonstrates flexibility and ability to manage multiple priorities.
  
• Proactively monitors and communicates deadlines to the legal team as appropriate.
• Creates, maintains, and retires files in accordance with Taft’s Information Governance Policy.
• Assists in managing client contacts, emails, print documents and incoming and outgoing mail.
• May enter time into billing management software.

 Requirements:

• 2+ years Legal Assistant experience strongly preferred. 
• Must demonstrate proficient command of the English language and standard grammar rules.
• Demonstrates strong working knowledge of, and experience in, using Microsoft Office programs; must have a desire to maintain excellent technical skills and to learn new software by taking advantage of internal training programs.

Date Posted: 4/2/2026

Deadline to Apply: 5/31/2026

Taft offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefit package, including medical, dental, vision, life, long term disability, flexible spending, 401K,Paid Time Off, paid holidays, bonus and more. The salary range for this position is $28.36/hr. - $38.36/hr.  Actual compensation offer to candidate may vary from posted information based on work experience, education, and/or skill level.

Taft is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The information in this posting presents general duties, tasks, and responsibilities but is not intended to be an exhaustive listing. Taft Stettinius & Hollister LLP participates in E-VERIFY.

Taft is seeking a paralegal to serve our Business team in Taft's Atlanta office.

We are seeking a Paralegal with 5+ years of legal experience to support the Business team in our Atlanta.  All Taft employees operate under a "Client First" philosophy—in all things, we seek to provide exceptional services to our clients. 

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Follow the ethical requirements set forth by the Rules of Professional Conduct of the applicable jurisdiction.
• Clearly communicate in a concise (oral and written), professional manner.
• Proactively provide support to attorneys as assigned.
• Draft routine legal documents and correspondence specific to the Business and Finance practice groups.
• Conduct factual legal research and analysis relevant to practice area using all available resources including print and electronic sources.
• At the direction of the assigning attorney, correspond with outside counsel, filing agents, and clients.
• Organize and maintain internal files and closing materials for assigned practice group.
• Prioritize work, monitor deadlines, and communicate the same to the assigned team.
• Timely enter, reviews, and correct time entries.
• Arrange for procurement of outside services such as statutory agent services, lien searches, state filings, securities filings, etc..
• Perform reviews of various legal documents.
• Assist with diligence matters for various deal work.
• Process invoices for client disbursements and firm expenses for payment.
• File various documents with appropriate governmental bodies, including states, FINRA, and the SEC.
• Manage DocuSign signature process and compile signature pages.
• Prepare closing binders/files for transactions.
• Assist in the formation and annual maintenance of business entities, including corporations and limited liability companies.
• Draft and revise documents for filing with state and county offices.
• Draft and revise Articles of Incorporation/Formation.
• Prepare Simple Deeds and stock certificates.
• Draft loan and/or general transactional documents.
• Review Letters of Intent, contracts, Loan Commitments, and UCC's.
• Prepare and maintain/update corporate minute books including ownership certificates and ledgers.
• Organize, participate, and assist in business transactions and prepare and update closing and other checklists.
• Update and maintain electronic data rooms.
• Run lien searches and litigation reports.

Requirements:

• 5+ years' paralegal experience; corporate legal department paralegal experience preferred.
• ABA approved paralegal degree/certificate, or equivalent combination of experience.
• Maintain client confidentiality.
• Demonstrated strong attention to detail.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite – Word, Outlook and Excel.
• Proficient in case management software and/or specialty practice area software where applicable.
• Proficient in Adobe Acrobat and other PDF software such as Power PDF.
• Adept at using DocuSign and creating multiple-choice forms.
• Proficient in iManage Desksite preferred.  Must have experience in some large-scale document management system.   Previous experience in performing searches and finding documents for references preferred.

^{Taft is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The information in this posting presents general duties, tasks, and responsibilities but is not intended to be an exhaustive listing. Taft Stettinius & Hollister LLP participates in E-VERIFY.}

Taft is currently seeking a Client Compliance Coordinator to support our Client & Innovation Office.

This role is intended for a motivated individual with an apt for and interest in contributing to an evolving area of work supporting firm processes and the operations of a rapidly growing law firm. The individual hired in this role will be primarily responsible for supporting the firm’s client compliance initiatives and goals, which include tracking, preparing, and timely submitting the firm’s responses to client questionnaires and audits and supporting internal firm processes and procedures. The Client Compliance Coordinator will work closely with several operations departments and functions, and relationship partners, to understand client requirements presented in Outside Counsel Guidelines, Requests for Proposals, and client questionnaires and audits, and assist Client Compliance Counsel to implement any needed operational processes in order to adhere to those requirements. This will be an evolving position. Initial responsibilities include the following, subject to growth based on interest level and proficiency:

Responsibilities and Duties:

• Prepare and monitor deadlines and timelines related to client compliance requests.
• Ensure timely, effective, and complete responses to client questionnaires and audits, by working with the impacted operations teams and utilizing appropriate Generative AI platforms and other internal applications, as needed.
• Ensure recurring client requests, outlined in Outside Counsel Guidelines or client questionnaires, are met through coordination with Client Compliance Counsel, the impacted operations teams, relationship partners and/or billing attorneys.
• Document regular processes, procedures, or tasks needed to ensure timely and complete client questionnaires and fulfill other client compliance requests.
• Compile client questionnaire frequent responses for future use to ensure consistency and best practices.
• Develop and maintain knowledge of the firm’s organizational structure, policies, and procedures, to support client questionnaire and audit responses.
• Identify and raise up client requirements in questionnaires and audits which may require operational adjustments by the firm in order to adhere.
• Ensure new and updated client requirements (Outside Counsel Guidelines and other documents) are obtained from billing platforms and presented for review by General Counsel’s Office.
• Assist in implementation of firm processes and procedures, including any modifications intended to ensure continued operational compliance with client requirements, and develop and execute on various processes to ensure effective implementation, including but not limited to quality review and confirmations, in coordination with Client Compliance Counsel and other internal stakeholders, as needed.
• Navigate and obtain reporting from the firm’s platform storing Outside Counsel Guidelines and billing systems, among other internal applications.
• Complete other administrative tasks, as needed.

   

  Requirements:

   

• Experience working in a legal department, professional services, and/or law firm setting.
• Ability to assist with and interest in building new processes.
• Strong communication skills, critical thinking and analytical skills.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Ability to issue spot and appropriately raise issues to internal stakeholders.
• Strong communication, organization, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to problem solve and communicate solutions effectively.
• Ability to effectively collaborate.
• Client service mindset.
• Strong technology skills.
• Ability to adapt to changing demands and work well in a fast-paced environment.

   

  Education & Experience:

   

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
• Two or more years working in a legal or professional services setting.
• Prior experience in a legal operations and/or legal project management role.

 Taft offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefit package, including medical, dental, vision, life, long term disability, flexible spending, 401K, Paid Time Off, paid holidays, bonus and more. The salary range for this position is $60,000/yr. – $75,000/yr. Actual compensation offer to candidate may vary from posted information based on work experience, education, and/or skill level.

^{Taft is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The information in this posting presents general duties, tasks, and responsibilities but is not intended to be an exhaustive listing. Taft Stettinius & Hollister LLP participates in E-VERIFY.}

Taft is currently seeking a Client Compliance Coordinator to support our Client & Innovation Office.

This role is intended for a motivated individual with an apt for and interest in contributing to an evolving area of work supporting firm processes and the operations of a rapidly growing law firm. The individual hired in this role will be primarily responsible for supporting the firm’s client compliance initiatives and goals, which include tracking, preparing, and timely submitting the firm’s responses to client questionnaires and audits and supporting internal firm processes and procedures. The Client Compliance Coordinator will work closely with several operations departments and functions, and relationship partners, to understand client requirements presented in Outside Counsel Guidelines, Requests for Proposals, and client questionnaires and audits, and assist Client Compliance Counsel to implement any needed operational processes in order to adhere to those requirements. This will be an evolving position. Initial responsibilities include the following, subject to growth based on interest level and proficiency:

Responsibilities and Duties:

• Prepare and monitor deadlines and timelines related to client compliance requests.
• Ensure timely, effective, and complete responses to client questionnaires and audits, by working with the impacted operations teams and utilizing appropriate Generative AI platforms and other internal applications, as needed.
• Ensure recurring client requests, outlined in Outside Counsel Guidelines or client questionnaires, are met through coordination with Client Compliance Counsel, the impacted operations teams, relationship partners and/or billing attorneys.
• Document regular processes, procedures, or tasks needed to ensure timely and complete client questionnaires and fulfill other client compliance requests.
• Compile client questionnaire frequent responses for future use to ensure consistency and best practices.
• Develop and maintain knowledge of the firm’s organizational structure, policies, and procedures, to support client questionnaire and audit responses.
• Identify and raise up client requirements in questionnaires and audits which may require operational adjustments by the firm in order to adhere.
• Ensure new and updated client requirements (Outside Counsel Guidelines and other documents) are obtained from billing platforms and presented for review by General Counsel’s Office.
• Assist in implementation of firm processes and procedures, including any modifications intended to ensure continued operational compliance with client requirements, and develop and execute on various processes to ensure effective implementation, including but not limited to quality review and confirmations, in coordination with Client Compliance Counsel and other internal stakeholders, as needed.
• Navigate and obtain reporting from the firm’s platform storing Outside Counsel Guidelines and billing systems, among other internal applications.
• Complete other administrative tasks, as needed.

   

  Requirements:

   

• Experience working in a legal department, professional services, and/or law firm setting.
• Ability to assist with and interest in building new processes.
• Strong communication skills, critical thinking and analytical skills.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Ability to issue spot and appropriately raise issues to internal stakeholders.
• Strong communication, organization, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to problem solve and communicate solutions effectively.
• Ability to effectively collaborate.
• Client service mindset.
• Strong technology skills.
• Ability to adapt to changing demands and work well in a fast-paced environment.

   

  Education & Experience:

   

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
• Two or more years working in a legal or professional services setting.
• Prior experience in a legal operations and/or legal project management role.

 Taft offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefit package, including medical, dental, vision, life, long term disability, flexible spending, 401K, Paid Time Off, paid holidays, bonus and more. The salary range for this position is $60,000/yr. – $75,000/yr.  Actual compensation offer to candidate may vary from posted information based on work experience, education, and/or skill level.

^{Taft is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The information in this posting presents general duties, tasks, and responsibilities but is not intended to be an exhaustive listing. Taft Stettinius & Hollister LLP participates in E-VERIFY.}

Taft is currently seeking a Client Compliance Coordinator to support our Client & Innovation Office.

This role is intended for a motivated individual with an apt for and interest in contributing to an evolving area of work supporting firm processes and the operations of a rapidly growing law firm. The individual hired in this role will be primarily responsible for supporting the firm’s client compliance initiatives and goals, which include tracking, preparing, and timely submitting the firm’s responses to client questionnaires and audits and supporting internal firm processes and procedures. The Client Compliance Coordinator will work closely with several operations departments and functions, and relationship partners, to understand client requirements presented in Outside Counsel Guidelines, Requests for Proposals, and client questionnaires and audits, and assist Client Compliance Counsel to implement any needed operational processes in order to adhere to those requirements. This will be an evolving position. Initial responsibilities include the following, subject to growth based on interest level and proficiency:

Responsibilities and Duties:

• Prepare and monitor deadlines and timelines related to client compliance requests.
• Ensure timely, effective, and complete responses to client questionnaires and audits, by working with the impacted operations teams and utilizing appropriate Generative AI platforms and other internal applications, as needed.
• Ensure recurring client requests, outlined in Outside Counsel Guidelines or client questionnaires, are met through coordination with Client Compliance Counsel, the impacted operations teams, relationship partners and/or billing attorneys.
• Document regular processes, procedures, or tasks needed to ensure timely and complete client questionnaires and fulfill other client compliance requests.
• Compile client questionnaire frequent responses for future use to ensure consistency and best practices.
• Develop and maintain knowledge of the firm’s organizational structure, policies, and procedures, to support client questionnaire and audit responses.
• Identify and raise up client requirements in questionnaires and audits which may require operational adjustments by the firm in order to adhere.
• Ensure new and updated client requirements (Outside Counsel Guidelines and other documents) are obtained from billing platforms and presented for review by General Counsel’s Office.
• Assist in implementation of firm processes and procedures, including any modifications intended to ensure continued operational compliance with client requirements, and develop and execute on various processes to ensure effective implementation, including but not limited to quality review and confirmations, in coordination with Client Compliance Counsel and other internal stakeholders, as needed.
• Navigate and obtain reporting from the firm’s platform storing Outside Counsel Guidelines and billing systems, among other internal applications.
• Complete other administrative tasks, as needed.

   

  Requirements:

   

• Experience working in a legal department, professional services, and/or law firm setting.
• Ability to assist with and interest in building new processes.
• Strong communication skills, critical thinking and analytical skills.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Ability to issue spot and appropriately raise issues to internal stakeholders.
• Strong communication, organization, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to problem solve and communicate solutions effectively.
• Ability to effectively collaborate.
• Client service mindset.
• Strong technology skills.
• Ability to adapt to changing demands and work well in a fast-paced environment.

   

  Education & Experience:

   

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
• Two or more years working in a legal or professional services setting.
• Prior experience in a legal operations and/or legal project management role.

^{Taft is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The information in this posting presents general duties, tasks, and responsibilities but is not intended to be an exhaustive listing. Taft Stettinius & Hollister LLP participates in E-VERIFY.}

Taft is currently seeking a Client Compliance Coordinator to support our Client & Innovation Office.

This role is intended for a motivated individual with an apt for and interest in contributing to an evolving area of work supporting firm processes and the operations of a rapidly growing law firm. The individual hired in this role will be primarily responsible for supporting the firm’s client compliance initiatives and goals, which include tracking, preparing, and timely submitting the firm’s responses to client questionnaires and audits and supporting internal firm processes and procedures. The Client Compliance Coordinator will work closely with several operations departments and functions, and relationship partners, to understand client requirements presented in Outside Counsel Guidelines, Requests for Proposals, and client questionnaires and audits, and assist Client Compliance Counsel to implement any needed operational processes in order to adhere to those requirements. This will be an evolving position. Initial responsibilities include the following, subject to growth based on interest level and proficiency:

Responsibilities and Duties:

• Prepare and monitor deadlines and timelines related to client compliance requests.
• Ensure timely, effective, and complete responses to client questionnaires and audits, by working with the impacted operations teams and utilizing appropriate Generative AI platforms and other internal applications, as needed.
• Ensure recurring client requests, outlined in Outside Counsel Guidelines or client questionnaires, are met through coordination with Client Compliance Counsel, the impacted operations teams, relationship partners and/or billing attorneys.
• Document regular processes, procedures, or tasks needed to ensure timely and complete client questionnaires and fulfill other client compliance requests.
• Compile client questionnaire frequent responses for future use to ensure consistency and best practices.
• Develop and maintain knowledge of the firm’s organizational structure, policies, and procedures, to support client questionnaire and audit responses.
• Identify and raise up client requirements in questionnaires and audits which may require operational adjustments by the firm in order to adhere.
• Ensure new and updated client requirements (Outside Counsel Guidelines and other documents) are obtained from billing platforms and presented for review by General Counsel’s Office.
• Assist in implementation of firm processes and procedures, including any modifications intended to ensure continued operational compliance with client requirements, and develop and execute on various processes to ensure effective implementation, including but not limited to quality review and confirmations, in coordination with Client Compliance Counsel and other internal stakeholders, as needed.
• Navigate and obtain reporting from the firm’s platform storing Outside Counsel Guidelines and billing systems, among other internal applications.
• Complete other administrative tasks, as needed.

   

  Requirements:

   

• Experience working in a legal department, professional services, and/or law firm setting.
• Ability to assist with and interest in building new processes.
• Strong communication skills, critical thinking and analytical skills.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Ability to issue spot and appropriately raise issues to internal stakeholders.
• Strong communication, organization, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to problem solve and communicate solutions effectively.
• Ability to effectively collaborate.
• Client service mindset.
• Strong technology skills.
• Ability to adapt to changing demands and work well in a fast-paced environment.

   

  Education & Experience:

   

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
• Two or more years working in a legal or professional services setting.
• Prior experience in a legal operations and/or legal project management role.

 Taft offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefit package, including medical, dental, vision, life, long term disability, flexible spending, 401K, Paid Time Off, paid holidays, bonus and more. The salary range for this position is $60,000/yr. – $75,000/yr. Actual compensation offer to candidate may vary from posted information based on work experience, education, and/or skill level.

^{Taft is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The information in this posting presents general duties, tasks, and responsibilities but is not intended to be an exhaustive listing. Taft Stettinius & Hollister LLP participates in E-VERIFY.}

Taft is seeking a Client Financial Services Specialist to join our Accounting team in Taft’s Cleveland office.

We are seeking an innovative, collaborative, and service-oriented Client Financial Services Specialist in our Cleveland office. All Taft employees operate under a “Client First” philosophy — in all things, we seek to provide exceptional services to our clients. 

Duties & Responsibilities

• Performs credit searches for new client intake and provides credit relations approval.
• Develops and maintains monitoring processes and informative reports for WIP and AR.
• Initiates the timely review of WIP and AR with attorneys to collaborate on appropriate client specific action plans.
• Initiates phones calls and email communications with clients to facilitate collections of aging accounts consistent with the firm’s established policies.
• Records client collections efforts and follow up activities within the accounting system.
• Records discounted AR transactions consistent with the firm’s established policies.
• Generates monthly AR statements and provides informative client collections correspondence.
• Serves as the office’s primary contact for internal and external accounts receivable inquiries.
• Provides routine status updates to the office partner in charge and other firm leadership.
• Researches unallocated credits/payments and coordinates appropriate actions necessary for resolution.
• Coordinates the routine review and resolution of dormant trust accounts.
• Prepares client refunds for approval and submission to accounts payable.
• Continuously maintains and supports efficient workflows and processes.

Knowledge & Skills

• Knowledge of collection strategies and etiquette.
• Skillful in negotiating in a way that produces positive outcomes.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Represent a strong client first approach with team collaboration.      
• Effective at maintaining productive relationships with attorneys, staff, and clients.
• Exhibit a high degree of responsiveness and professionalism.             
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize assignments in a time sensitive environment.
• Attentiveness to details ensuring completeness, accuracy, and organization.
• Proven aptitude to learn new software applications.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite; Excel, Outlook and Word.
• Ability to work effectively in a hybrid environment, including proficiency using Zoom Workplace.

Education & Experience

• Minimum of two years performing collections or other accounts receivable related experience.
• Law firm or other professional services industry experience is highly desirable.
• Proficiency with collections software is highly desirable.
• Proficiency with Surepoint Legal Management System or Aderant is highly desirable.
• Some college experience, with an emphasis in accounting or other related field is preferred.
• Related work experience will be considered in lieu of education.
  

Taft seeks a Conflicts Analyst to serve our Conflicts team.

We are seeking a Conflicts Analyst to join our Conflicts team. The ideal candidate will have at least two years of experience working in a legal/ethical conflicts department in a mid- to large-sized law firm.  Under the direction of the Firm’s Conflicts Counsel, the Conflicts Analyst will perform research and prepare conflicts search reports analyzing the data of existing and potential clients and matters, and  identify and assist in resolving possible ethical conflicts in representation and business issues for both new business and lateral matters.  The Conflicts Analyst serves clients and attorneys by ensuring that the firm fulfills its ethical obligations.  All Taft employees operate under a “Client First” philosophy - in all things, we seek to provide exceptional services to our clients. 

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Define effective search strategies and conduct conflicts searches for new business and potential lateral matters using the firm’s internal electronic database.
• Analyze, articulate and communicate search results to firm attorneys, including the identification and suggested resolution of potential conflicts.
• Perform comprehensive corporate research using online databases to accurately determine corporate affiliations and relationships.
• Work collaboratively with Conflicts Counsel, Conflicts Attorneys, General Counsel, firm attorneys and the conflicts team to aid in conflicts resolution.
• Draft engagement letters, conflict waivers and ethical screen memorandums for review.
• Assist in the ongoing review, reconciliation and clean-up of the firm’s existing client/matter information and conflicts database.
• Provide excellent customer service to legal assistants and firm attorneys.
• Must have ability and willingness to work remotely outside of normal business hours as needed.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 2+ years of experience working in a law firm conflicts department that utilizes Intapp (strongly preferred) or equivalent conflicts software.
• Working knowledge of professional responsibility and legal ethics rules pertaining to conflicts.
• Experience working with lateral conflicts is preferred.  
• Ability to efficiently manage multiple tasks and projects while providing an accurate work product in a high-volume, fast-paced work environment.
• Ability to think critically, independently and decisively.
• Ability to take initiative and adapt to changes in workflow, processes and procedures.
• Ability to work effectively in a team atmosphere.
• Strong interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to scale communications to all levels within the firm and translate complex issues into simple concepts.

Taft is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The information in this posting presents general duties, tasks, and responsibilities but is not intended to be an exhaustive listing. Taft Stettinius & Hollister LLP participates in E-VERIFY.

Taft seeks a Conflicts Analyst to serve our Conflicts team.

We are seeking a Conflicts Analyst to join our Conflicts team. The ideal candidate will have at least two years of experience working in a legal/ethical conflicts department in a mid- to large-sized law firm.  Under the direction of the Firm’s Conflicts Counsel, the Conflicts Analyst will perform research and prepare conflicts search reports analyzing the data of existing and potential clients and matters, and  identify and assist in resolving possible ethical conflicts in representation and business issues for both new business and lateral matters.  The Conflicts Analyst serves clients and attorneys by ensuring that the firm fulfills its ethical obligations.  All Taft employees operate under a “Client First” philosophy - in all things, we seek to provide exceptional services to our clients. 

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Define effective search strategies and conduct conflicts searches for new business and potential lateral matters using the firm’s internal electronic database.
• Analyze, articulate and communicate search results to firm attorneys, including the identification and suggested resolution of potential conflicts.
• Perform comprehensive corporate research using online databases to accurately determine corporate affiliations and relationships.
• Work collaboratively with Conflicts Counsel, Conflicts Attorneys, General Counsel, firm attorneys and the conflicts team to aid in conflicts resolution.
• Draft engagement letters, conflict waivers and ethical screen memorandums for review.
• Assist in the ongoing review, reconciliation and clean-up of the firm’s existing client/matter information and conflicts database.
• Provide excellent customer service to legal assistants and firm attorneys.
• Must have ability and willingness to work remotely outside of normal business hours as needed.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 2+ years of experience working in a law firm conflicts department that utilizes Intapp (strongly preferred) or equivalent conflicts software.
• Working knowledge of professional responsibility and legal ethics rules pertaining to conflicts.
• Experience working with lateral conflicts is preferred.  
• Ability to efficiently manage multiple tasks and projects while providing an accurate work product in a high-volume, fast-paced work environment.
• Ability to think critically, independently and decisively.
• Ability to take initiative and adapt to changes in workflow, processes and procedures.
• Ability to work effectively in a team atmosphere.
• Strong interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to scale communications to all levels within the firm and translate complex issues into simple concepts.

Taft is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The information in this posting presents general duties, tasks, and responsibilities but is not intended to be an exhaustive listing. Taft Stettinius & Hollister LLP participates in E-VERIFY.

Taft seeks a Conflicts Analyst to serve our Conflicts team.

We are seeking a Conflicts Analyst to join our Conflicts team. The ideal candidate will have at least two years of experience working in a legal/ethical conflicts department in a mid- to large-sized law firm.  Under the direction of the Firm’s Conflicts Counsel, the Conflicts Analyst will perform research and prepare conflicts search reports analyzing the data of existing and potential clients and matters, and  identify and assist in resolving possible ethical conflicts in representation and business issues for both new business and lateral matters.  The Conflicts Analyst serves clients and attorneys by ensuring that the firm fulfills its ethical obligations.  All Taft employees operate under a “Client First” philosophy - in all things, we seek to provide exceptional services to our clients. 

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Define effective search strategies and conduct conflicts searches for new business and potential lateral matters using the firm’s internal electronic database.
• Analyze, articulate and communicate search results to firm attorneys, including the identification and suggested resolution of potential conflicts.
• Perform comprehensive corporate research using online databases to accurately determine corporate affiliations and relationships.
• Work collaboratively with Conflicts Counsel, Conflicts Attorneys, General Counsel, firm attorneys and the conflicts team to aid in conflicts resolution.
• Draft engagement letters, conflict waivers and ethical screen memorandums for review.
• Assist in the ongoing review, reconciliation and clean-up of the firm’s existing client/matter information and conflicts database.
• Provide excellent customer service to legal assistants and firm attorneys.
• Must have ability and willingness to work remotely outside of normal business hours as needed.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 2+ years of experience working in a law firm conflicts department that utilizes Intapp (strongly preferred) or equivalent conflicts software.
• Working knowledge of professional responsibility and legal ethics rules pertaining to conflicts.
• Experience working with lateral conflicts is preferred.  
• Ability to efficiently manage multiple tasks and projects while providing an accurate work product in a high-volume, fast-paced work environment.
• Ability to think critically, independently and decisively.
• Ability to take initiative and adapt to changes in workflow, processes and procedures.
• Ability to work effectively in a team atmosphere.
• Strong interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to scale communications to all levels within the firm and translate complex issues into simple concepts.

Taft is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The information in this posting presents general duties, tasks, and responsibilities but is not intended to be an exhaustive listing. Taft Stettinius & Hollister LLP participates in E-VERIFY.

Taft seeks a Conflicts Analyst to serve our Conflicts team.

We are seeking a Conflicts Analyst to join our Conflicts team. The ideal candidate will have at least two years of experience working in a legal/ethical conflicts department in a mid- to large-sized law firm.  Under the direction of the Firm’s Conflicts Counsel, the Conflicts Analyst will perform research and prepare conflicts search reports analyzing the data of existing and potential clients and matters, and  identify and assist in resolving possible ethical conflicts in representation and business issues for both new business and lateral matters.  The Conflicts Analyst serves clients and attorneys by ensuring that the firm fulfills its ethical obligations.  All Taft employees operate under a “Client First” philosophy - in all things, we seek to provide exceptional services to our clients. 

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Define effective search strategies and conduct conflicts searches for new business and potential lateral matters using the firm’s internal electronic database.
• Analyze, articulate and communicate search results to firm attorneys, including the identification and suggested resolution of potential conflicts.
• Perform comprehensive corporate research using online databases to accurately determine corporate affiliations and relationships.
• Work collaboratively with Conflicts Counsel, Conflicts Attorneys, General Counsel, firm attorneys and the conflicts team to aid in conflicts resolution.
• Draft engagement letters, conflict waivers and ethical screen memorandums for review.
• Assist in the ongoing review, reconciliation and clean-up of the firm’s existing client/matter information and conflicts database.
• Provide excellent customer service to legal assistants and firm attorneys.
• Must have ability and willingness to work remotely outside of normal business hours as needed.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 2+ years of experience working in a law firm conflicts department that utilizes Intapp (strongly preferred) or equivalent conflicts software.
• Working knowledge of professional responsibility and legal ethics rules pertaining to conflicts.
• Experience working with lateral conflicts is preferred.  
• Ability to efficiently manage multiple tasks and projects while providing an accurate work product in a high-volume, fast-paced work environment.
• Ability to think critically, independently and decisively.
• Ability to take initiative and adapt to changes in workflow, processes and procedures.
• Ability to work effectively in a team atmosphere.
• Strong interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to scale communications to all levels within the firm and translate complex issues into simple concepts.

Taft is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The information in this posting presents general duties, tasks, and responsibilities but is not intended to be an exhaustive listing. Taft Stettinius & Hollister LLP participates in E-VERIFY.

Taft seeks a Conflicts Analyst to serve our Conflicts team.

We are seeking a Conflicts Analyst to join our Conflicts team. The ideal candidate will have at least two years of experience working in a legal/ethical conflicts department in a mid- to large-sized law firm.  Under the direction of the Firm’s Conflicts Counsel, the Conflicts Analyst will perform research and prepare conflicts search reports analyzing the data of existing and potential clients and matters, and  identify and assist in resolving possible ethical conflicts in representation and business issues for both new business and lateral matters.  The Conflicts Analyst serves clients and attorneys by ensuring that the firm fulfills its ethical obligations.  All Taft employees operate under a “Client First” philosophy - in all things, we seek to provide exceptional services to our clients. 

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Define effective search strategies and conduct conflicts searches for new business and potential lateral matters using the firm’s internal electronic database.
• Analyze, articulate and communicate search results to firm attorneys, including the identification and suggested resolution of potential conflicts.
• Perform comprehensive corporate research using online databases to accurately determine corporate affiliations and relationships.
• Work collaboratively with Conflicts Counsel, Conflicts Attorneys, General Counsel, firm attorneys and the conflicts team to aid in conflicts resolution.
• Draft engagement letters, conflict waivers and ethical screen memorandums for review.
• Assist in the ongoing review, reconciliation and clean-up of the firm’s existing client/matter information and conflicts database.
• Provide excellent customer service to legal assistants and firm attorneys.
• Must have ability and willingness to work remotely outside of normal business hours as needed.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 2+ years of experience working in a law firm conflicts department that utilizes Intapp (strongly preferred) or equivalent conflicts software.
• Working knowledge of professional responsibility and legal ethics rules pertaining to conflicts.
• Experience working with lateral conflicts is preferred.  
• Ability to efficiently manage multiple tasks and projects while providing an accurate work product in a high-volume, fast-paced work environment.
• Ability to think critically, independently and decisively.
• Ability to take initiative and adapt to changes in workflow, processes and procedures.
• Ability to work effectively in a team atmosphere.
• Strong interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to scale communications to all levels within the firm and translate complex issues into simple concepts.

Taft is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The information in this posting presents general duties, tasks, and responsibilities but is not intended to be an exhaustive listing. Taft Stettinius & Hollister LLP participates in E-VERIFY.

Taft is looking for a highly motivated, team-oriented Conflicts Attorney to serve our Conflicts team.

We are seeking a Conflicts Attorney to join our conflicts team. The ideal candidate will have 2+ years of experience working in a conflicts department in a mid – to large-sized law firm, and can be based in our Cincinnati, Cleveland, Columbus, Dayton, Detroit, Indianapolis or Minneapolis office.  Under the direction of the Conflicts Counsel, the Conflicts Attorney will be responsible for all aspects of the conflicts process, from preparing conflicts search reports as needed, to identifying and resolving possible ethical conflicts and business issues for both new business and lateral matters. The Conflicts Attorney serves clients and attorneys by ensuring that the firm fulfills its ethical obligations.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Review, analyze and articulate conflicts search results for new business and lateral hires.  Identify potential conflict issues and determine appropriate steps for resolution. 
• Work collaboratively with Conflicts Counsel, General Counsel, firm attorneys and the conflicts team to effectively resolve conflict issues. 
• Assist new firm attorneys in transitioning lateral clients and matters, including drafting engagement letters and conflict waivers.
• Draft and distribute ethical screen memorandums.  Set up new ethical walls and manage existing walls using firm software.
• Identify opportunities to create or streamline existing processes and procedures to reduce risk and increase efficiency.
• Assist in the development and training of department employees.
• Assist in the large-scale review, reconciliation and clean-up of the firm’s existing client/matter information and conflicts database.
• Provide excellent customer service to legal assistants and firm attorneys.
• Travel within the U.S. to other offices as required.
• Must have ability and willingness to work remotely outside of normal business hours as needed.

Requirements:

• Intapp experience strongly preferred.
• Ability to efficiently manage multiple tasks and projects while providing an accurate work product in a high-volume, fast-paced work environment.
• Ability to think critically, independently and decisively.
• Exhibit strong problem-solving and time management skills.
• Ability to take initiative and adapt to changes in workflow, processes and procedures.
• Ability to work effectively in a team atmosphere.
• Possess an acute attention to detail, along with excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to scale communications to all levels within the firm and translate complex issues into simple concepts.
• Juris doctor required.
• 2+ years of experience working in a conflicts department in a mid- to large-sized law firm required.
• Knowledge and understanding of professional responsibility and legal ethics rules pertaining to conflicts.

^{Taft is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The information in this posting presents general duties, tasks, and responsibilities but is not intended to be an exhaustive listing. Taft Stettinius & Hollister LLP participates in E-VERIFY.}

Taft is looking for a highly motivated, team-oriented Conflicts Attorney to serve our Conflicts team.

We are seeking a Conflicts Attorney to join our conflicts team. The ideal candidate will have 2+ years of experience working in a conflicts department in a mid – to large-sized law firm, and can be based in our Cincinnati, Cleveland, Columbus, Dayton, Detroit, Indianapolis or Minneapolis office.  Under the direction of the Conflicts Counsel, the Conflicts Attorney will be responsible for all aspects of the conflicts process, from preparing conflicts search reports as needed, to identifying and resolving possible ethical conflicts and business issues for both new business and lateral matters. The Conflicts Attorney serves clients and attorneys by ensuring that the firm fulfills its ethical obligations.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Review, analyze and articulate conflicts search results for new business and lateral hires.  Identify potential conflict issues and determine appropriate steps for resolution. 
• Work collaboratively with Conflicts Counsel, General Counsel, firm attorneys and the conflicts team to effectively resolve conflict issues. 
• Assist new firm attorneys in transitioning lateral clients and matters, including drafting engagement letters and conflict waivers.
• Draft and distribute ethical screen memorandums.  Set up new ethical walls and manage existing walls using firm software.
• Identify opportunities to create or streamline existing processes and procedures to reduce risk and increase efficiency.
• Assist in the development and training of department employees.
• Assist in the large-scale review, reconciliation and clean-up of the firm’s existing client/matter information and conflicts database.
• Provide excellent customer service to legal assistants and firm attorneys.
• Travel within the U.S. to other offices as required.
• Must have ability and willingness to work remotely outside of normal business hours as needed.

Requirements:

• Intapp experience strongly preferred.
• Ability to efficiently manage multiple tasks and projects while providing an accurate work product in a high-volume, fast-paced work environment.
• Ability to think critically, independently and decisively.
• Exhibit strong problem-solving and time management skills.
• Ability to take initiative and adapt to changes in workflow, processes and procedures.
• Ability to work effectively in a team atmosphere.
• Possess an acute attention to detail, along with excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to scale communications to all levels within the firm and translate complex issues into simple concepts.
• Juris doctor required.
• 2+ years of experience working in a conflicts department in a mid- to large-sized law firm required.
• Knowledge and understanding of professional responsibility and legal ethics rules pertaining to conflicts.

^{Taft is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The information in this posting presents general duties, tasks, and responsibilities but is not intended to be an exhaustive listing. Taft Stettinius & Hollister LLP participates in E-VERIFY.}

Taft is looking for a highly motivated, team-oriented Conflicts Attorney to serve our Conflicts team.

We are seeking a Conflicts Attorney to join our conflicts team. The ideal candidate will have 2+ years of experience working in a conflicts department in a mid – to large-sized law firm, and can be based in our Cincinnati, Cleveland, Columbus, Dayton, Detroit, Indianapolis or Minneapolis office.  Under the direction of the Conflicts Counsel, the Conflicts Attorney will be responsible for all aspects of the conflicts process, from preparing conflicts search reports as needed, to identifying and resolving possible ethical conflicts and business issues for both new business and lateral matters. The Conflicts Attorney serves clients and attorneys by ensuring that the firm fulfills its ethical obligations.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Review, analyze and articulate conflicts search results for new business and lateral hires.  Identify potential conflict issues and determine appropriate steps for resolution. 
• Work collaboratively with Conflicts Counsel, General Counsel, firm attorneys and the conflicts team to effectively resolve conflict issues. 
• Assist new firm attorneys in transitioning lateral clients and matters, including drafting engagement letters and conflict waivers.
• Draft and distribute ethical screen memorandums.  Set up new ethical walls and manage existing walls using firm software.
• Identify opportunities to create or streamline existing processes and procedures to reduce risk and increase efficiency.
• Assist in the development and training of department employees.
• Assist in the large-scale review, reconciliation and clean-up of the firm’s existing client/matter information and conflicts database.
• Provide excellent customer service to legal assistants and firm attorneys.
• Travel within the U.S. to other offices as required.
• Must have ability and willingness to work remotely outside of normal business hours as needed.

Requirements:

• Intapp experience strongly preferred.
• Ability to efficiently manage multiple tasks and projects while providing an accurate work product in a high-volume, fast-paced work environment.
• Ability to think critically, independently and decisively.
• Exhibit strong problem-solving and time management skills.
• Ability to take initiative and adapt to changes in workflow, processes and procedures.
• Ability to work effectively in a team atmosphere.
• Possess an acute attention to detail, along with excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to scale communications to all levels within the firm and translate complex issues into simple concepts.
• Juris doctor required.
• 2+ years of experience working in a conflicts department in a mid- to large-sized law firm required.
• Knowledge and understanding of professional responsibility and legal ethics rules pertaining to conflicts.

^{Taft is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The information in this posting presents general duties, tasks, and responsibilities but is not intended to be an exhaustive listing. Taft Stettinius & Hollister LLP participates in E-VERIFY.}

Taft is looking for a highly motivated, team-oriented Conflicts Attorney to serve our Conflicts team.

We are seeking a Conflicts Attorney to join our conflicts team. The ideal candidate will have 2+ years of experience working in a conflicts department in a mid – to large-sized law firm, and can be based in our Cincinnati, Cleveland, Columbus, Dayton, Detroit, Indianapolis or Minneapolis office.  Under the direction of the Conflicts Counsel, the Conflicts Attorney will be responsible for all aspects of the conflicts process, from preparing conflicts search reports as needed, to identifying and resolving possible ethical conflicts and business issues for both new business and lateral matters. The Conflicts Attorney serves clients and attorneys by ensuring that the firm fulfills its ethical obligations.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Review, analyze and articulate conflicts search results for new business and lateral hires.  Identify potential conflict issues and determine appropriate steps for resolution. 
• Work collaboratively with Conflicts Counsel, General Counsel, firm attorneys and the conflicts team to effectively resolve conflict issues. 
• Assist new firm attorneys in transitioning lateral clients and matters, including drafting engagement letters and conflict waivers.
• Draft and distribute ethical screen memorandums.  Set up new ethical walls and manage existing walls using firm software.
• Identify opportunities to create or streamline existing processes and procedures to reduce risk and increase efficiency.
• Assist in the development and training of department employees.
• Assist in the large-scale review, reconciliation and clean-up of the firm’s existing client/matter information and conflicts database.
• Provide excellent customer service to legal assistants and firm attorneys.
• Travel within the U.S. to other offices as required.
• Must have ability and willingness to work remotely outside of normal business hours as needed.

Requirements:

• Intapp experience strongly preferred.
• Ability to efficiently manage multiple tasks and projects while providing an accurate work product in a high-volume, fast-paced work environment.
• Ability to think critically, independently and decisively.
• Exhibit strong problem-solving and time management skills.
• Ability to take initiative and adapt to changes in workflow, processes and procedures.
• Ability to work effectively in a team atmosphere.
• Possess an acute attention to detail, along with excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to scale communications to all levels within the firm and translate complex issues into simple concepts.
• Juris doctor required.
• 2+ years of experience working in a conflicts department in a mid- to large-sized law firm required.
• Knowledge and understanding of professional responsibility and legal ethics rules pertaining to conflicts.

^{Taft is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The information in this posting presents general duties, tasks, and responsibilities but is not intended to be an exhaustive listing. Taft Stettinius & Hollister LLP participates in E-VERIFY.}

Taft is seeking a Data & Storage Administrator to support the Taft team.

The Data & Storage Administrator is responsible for the ownership, operation, lifecycle management, and strategic support of the firm’s enterprise storage platforms, file services, and large-scale data migration operations across on-premises and cloud environments.

This role serves as the central coordination point for enterprise data movement, storage management, file services, and data consolidation initiatives, including mergers and acquisitions. The position partners closely with Infrastructure, Information Governance, Security, and Service Desk teams to ensure data platforms remain secure, scalable, compliant, and aligned with firm standards and business objectives.

The role combines platform administration, operational support, data migration leadership, and enterprise file services management to provide reliable and efficient handling of unstructured data at scale.  All Taft employees operate under a “Client First” philosophy—in all things, we seek to provide exceptional services to our clients. 

Duties and Responsibilities:

Platform Ownership & Lifecycle Management

• Own and manage the daily operations, health, and lifecycle of:
• On-premises storage systems (SAN/NAS)
• Cloud storage platforms (e.g., Azure Files, Blob Storage)
• File services infrastructure (DFS, SMB shares)
• Ensure high availability, performance, and capacity planning
• Lead hardware expansion, upgrades, and modernization initiatives
• Maintain platform standards aligned with Infrastructure architecture

• Provision and manage file shares, storage allocations, and access structures
• Enforce standards for:
  • NTFS permissions and access control models
  • Security segmentation and least privilege access
  • Storage utilization and space optimization
• Support enterprise systems and user needs with scalable, secure storage solutions Cross-Functional Coordination

• Implement and maintain tools that support:
  • Just-in-time access controls
  • Audit and reporting capabilities
  • Data access visibility for Information Governance and leadership
• Partner with Security to ensure storage platforms align with:
  • Firm security policies
  • Data protection standards
  • Monitoring and alerting requirements

• Serve as the Infrastructure lead for file and data consolidation during mergers and acquisitions
• Evaluate incoming data environments, including:
  • File shares and storage structures
  • Permissions and access models
• Design and execute consolidation strategies into firm platforms
• Align with domain, identity, and infrastructure standards (AD, networking, etc.)
• Drive structured, repeatable approaches to large-scale data integration Reporting & Metrics

Data Movement & Migration Support

• Plan and execute large-scale data transfers and migrations across:
  • On-premises environments
  • Cloud platforms
  • External/client systems
• Ensure:
  • Data integrity and validation
  • Performance optimization
  • Minimal business disruption
• Utilize tools such as robocopy, cloud ingestion tools, and secure transfer protocols Data migration, file transfer, or infrastructure operations

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Partner closely with:
• Information Governance (data classification, retention execution)
• Security (controls, risk management)
• Infrastructure (networking, compute, cloud architecture)
• Provide the technical foundation and platforms that IG and business teams rely on
• Clearly delineate responsibilities:
• Infrastructure owns platforms
• IG owns policy and lifecycle decisions

Process & Continuous Improvement

• Develop standardized processes for:
• Storage provisioning
• Data migrations
• M&A data onboarding
• Identify opportunities to:
• Improve automation
• Reduce operational risk
• Enhance performance and scalability

Requirements:

• 5–8+ years of experience in Infrastructure, with focus on:
• Storage systems and file services
• Platform operations and engineering
• Strong experience with:
• Storage arrays (Block, SMB, and cloud storage)
• Windows file services (NTFS, DFS, share management)
• File transfer tools (e.g., robocopy, rsync equivalents)
• Experience managing:
• Unstructured data environments
• Storage capacity and performance planning
• Solid understanding of:
• Access control models and file security
• Networking fundamentals impacting storage performance
• Experience with backup and disaster recovery solutions

Preferred:

• Experience in a law firm or professional services environment
• Familiarity with:
• Microsoft Azure storage services
• Data management and reporting tools
• Experience supporting:
• Mergers and acquisitions
• Large-scale data consolidation initiatives
• Exposure to automation and scripting (PowerShell preferred)

^{Taft is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The information in this posting presents general duties, tasks, and responsibilities but is not intended to be an exhaustive listing. Taft Stettinius & Hollister LLP participates in E-VERIFY.}

Taft is seeking a Data & Storage Administrator to support the Taft team.

The Data & Storage Administrator is responsible for the ownership, operation, lifecycle management, and strategic support of the firm’s enterprise storage platforms, file services, and large-scale data migration operations across on-premises and cloud environments.

This role serves as the central coordination point for enterprise data movement, storage management, file services, and data consolidation initiatives, including mergers and acquisitions. The position partners closely with Infrastructure, Information Governance, Security, and Service Desk teams to ensure data platforms remain secure, scalable, compliant, and aligned with firm standards and business objectives.

The role combines platform administration, operational support, data migration leadership, and enterprise file services management to provide reliable and efficient handling of unstructured data at scale.  All Taft employees operate under a “Client First” philosophy—in all things, we seek to provide exceptional services to our clients. 

Duties and Responsibilities:

Platform Ownership & Lifecycle Management

• Own and manage the daily operations, health, and lifecycle of:
• On-premises storage systems (SAN/NAS)
• Cloud storage platforms (e.g., Azure Files, Blob Storage)
• File services infrastructure (DFS, SMB shares)
• Ensure high availability, performance, and capacity planning
• Lead hardware expansion, upgrades, and modernization initiatives
• Maintain platform standards aligned with Infrastructure architecture

• Provision and manage file shares, storage allocations, and access structures
• Enforce standards for:
  • NTFS permissions and access control models
  • Security segmentation and least privilege access
  • Storage utilization and space optimization
• Support enterprise systems and user needs with scalable, secure storage solutions Cross-Functional Coordination

• Implement and maintain tools that support:
  • Just-in-time access controls
  • Audit and reporting capabilities
  • Data access visibility for Information Governance and leadership
• Partner with Security to ensure storage platforms align with:
  • Firm security policies
  • Data protection standards
  • Monitoring and alerting requirements

• Serve as the Infrastructure lead for file and data consolidation during mergers and acquisitions
• Evaluate incoming data environments, including:
  • File shares and storage structures
  • Permissions and access models
• Design and execute consolidation strategies into firm platforms
• Align with domain, identity, and infrastructure standards (AD, networking, etc.)
• Drive structured, repeatable approaches to large-scale data integration Reporting & Metrics

Data Movement & Migration Support

• Plan and execute large-scale data transfers and migrations across:
  • On-premises environments
  • Cloud platforms
  • External/client systems
• Ensure:
  • Data integrity and validation
  • Performance optimization
  • Minimal business disruption
• Utilize tools such as robocopy, cloud ingestion tools, and secure transfer protocols Data migration, file transfer, or infrastructure operations

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Partner closely with:
  • Information Governance (data classification, retention execution)
  • Security (controls, risk management)
  • Infrastructure (networking, compute, cloud architecture)
• Provide the technical foundation and platforms that IG and business teams rely on
• Clearly delineate responsibilities:
  • Infrastructure owns platforms
  • IG owns policy and lifecycle decisions

Process & Continuous Improvement

• Develop standardized processes for:
  • Storage provisioning
  • Data migrations
  • M&A data onboarding
• Identify opportunities to:
  • Improve automation
  • Reduce operational risk
  • Enhance performance and scalability

Requirements:

• 5–8+ years of experience in Infrastructure, with focus on:
  • Storage systems and file services
  • Platform operations and engineering
• Strong experience with:
  • Storage arrays (Block, SMB, and cloud storage)
  • Windows file services (NTFS, DFS, share management)
  • File transfer tools (e.g., robocopy, rsync equivalents)
• Experience managing:
  • Unstructured data environments
  • Storage capacity and performance planning
• Solid understanding of:
  • Access control models and file security
  • Networking fundamentals impacting storage performance
• Experience with backup and disaster recovery solutions

Preferred:

• Experience in a law firm or professional services environment
• Familiarity with:
  • Microsoft Azure storage services
  • Data management and reporting tools
• Experience supporting:
  • Mergers and acquisitions
  • Large-scale data consolidation initiatives
• Exposure to automation and scripting (PowerShell preferred)

^{Taft is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The information in this posting presents general duties, tasks, and responsibilities but is not intended to be an exhaustive listing. Taft Stettinius & Hollister LLP participates in E-VERIFY.}

Taft is seeking a Data & Storage Administrator to support the Taft team.

The Data & Storage Administrator is responsible for the ownership, operation, lifecycle management, and strategic support of the firm’s enterprise storage platforms, file services, and large-scale data migration operations across on-premises and cloud environments.

This role serves as the central coordination point for enterprise data movement, storage management, file services, and data consolidation initiatives, including mergers and acquisitions. The position partners closely with Infrastructure, Information Governance, Security, and Service Desk teams to ensure data platforms remain secure, scalable, compliant, and aligned with firm standards and business objectives.

The role combines platform administration, operational support, data migration leadership, and enterprise file services management to provide reliable and efficient handling of unstructured data at scale.  All Taft employees operate under a “Client First” philosophy—in all things, we seek to provide exceptional services to our clients. 

Duties and Responsibilities:

Platform Ownership & Lifecycle Management

• Own and manage the daily operations, health, and lifecycle of:
• On-premises storage systems (SAN/NAS)
• Cloud storage platforms (e.g., Azure Files, Blob Storage)
• File services infrastructure (DFS, SMB shares)
• Ensure high availability, performance, and capacity planning
• Lead hardware expansion, upgrades, and modernization initiatives
• Maintain platform standards aligned with Infrastructure architecture

• Provision and manage file shares, storage allocations, and access structures
• Enforce standards for:
  • NTFS permissions and access control models
  • Security segmentation and least privilege access
  • Storage utilization and space optimization
• Support enterprise systems and user needs with scalable, secure storage solutions Cross-Functional Coordination

• Implement and maintain tools that support:
  • Just-in-time access controls
  • Audit and reporting capabilities
  • Data access visibility for Information Governance and leadership
• Partner with Security to ensure storage platforms align with:
  • Firm security policies
  • Data protection standards
  • Monitoring and alerting requirements

• Serve as the Infrastructure lead for file and data consolidation during mergers and acquisitions
• Evaluate incoming data environments, including:
  • File shares and storage structures
  • Permissions and access models
• Design and execute consolidation strategies into firm platforms
• Align with domain, identity, and infrastructure standards (AD, networking, etc.)
• Drive structured, repeatable approaches to large-scale data integration Reporting & Metrics

Data Movement & Migration Support

• Plan and execute large-scale data transfers and migrations across:
  • On-premises environments
  • Cloud platforms
  • External/client systems
• Ensure:
  • Data integrity and validation
  • Performance optimization
  • Minimal business disruption
• Utilize tools such as robocopy, cloud ingestion tools, and secure transfer protocols Data migration, file transfer, or infrastructure operations

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Partner closely with:
  • Information Governance (data classification, retention execution)
  • Security (controls, risk management)
  • Infrastructure (networking, compute, cloud architecture)
• Provide the technical foundation and platforms that IG and business teams rely on
• Clearly delineate responsibilities:
  • Infrastructure owns platforms
  • IG owns policy and lifecycle decisions

Process & Continuous Improvement

• Develop standardized processes for:
  • Storage provisioning
  • Data migrations
  • M&A data onboarding
• Identify opportunities to:
  • Improve automation
  • Reduce operational risk
  • Enhance performance and scalability

Requirements:

• 5–8+ years of experience in Infrastructure, with focus on:
  • Storage systems and file services
  • Platform operations and engineering
• Strong experience with:
  • Storage arrays (Block, SMB, and cloud storage)
  • Windows file services (NTFS, DFS, share management)
  • File transfer tools (e.g., robocopy, rsync equivalents)
• Experience managing:
  • Unstructured data environments
  • Storage capacity and performance planning
• Solid understanding of:
  • Access control models and file security
  • Networking fundamentals impacting storage performance
• Experience with backup and disaster recovery solutions

Preferred:

• Experience in a law firm or professional services environment
• Familiarity with:
  • Microsoft Azure storage services
  • Data management and reporting tools
• Experience supporting:
  • Mergers and acquisitions
  • Large-scale data consolidation initiatives
• Exposure to automation and scripting (PowerShell preferred)

^{Taft is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The information in this posting presents general duties, tasks, and responsibilities but is not intended to be an exhaustive listing. Taft Stettinius & Hollister LLP participates in E-VERIFY.}

Taft is seeking a Data & Storage Administrator to support the Taft team.

The Data & Storage Administrator is responsible for the ownership, operation, lifecycle management, and strategic support of the firm’s enterprise storage platforms, file services, and large-scale data migration operations across on-premises and cloud environments.

This role serves as the central coordination point for enterprise data movement, storage management, file services, and data consolidation initiatives, including mergers and acquisitions. The position partners closely with Infrastructure, Information Governance, Security, and Service Desk teams to ensure data platforms remain secure, scalable, compliant, and aligned with firm standards and business objectives.

The role combines platform administration, operational support, data migration leadership, and enterprise file services management to provide reliable and efficient handling of unstructured data at scale.  All Taft employees operate under a “Client First” philosophy—in all things, we seek to provide exceptional services to our clients. 

Duties and Responsibilities:

Platform Ownership & Lifecycle Management

• Own and manage the daily operations, health, and lifecycle of:
• On-premises storage systems (SAN/NAS)
• Cloud storage platforms (e.g., Azure Files, Blob Storage)
• File services infrastructure (DFS, SMB shares)
• Ensure high availability, performance, and capacity planning
• Lead hardware expansion, upgrades, and modernization initiatives
• Maintain platform standards aligned with Infrastructure architecture

• Provision and manage file shares, storage allocations, and access structures
• Enforce standards for:
  • NTFS permissions and access control models
  • Security segmentation and least privilege access
  • Storage utilization and space optimization
• Support enterprise systems and user needs with scalable, secure storage solutions Cross-Functional Coordination

• Implement and maintain tools that support:
  • Just-in-time access controls
  • Audit and reporting capabilities
  • Data access visibility for Information Governance and leadership
• Partner with Security to ensure storage platforms align with:
  • Firm security policies
  • Data protection standards
  • Monitoring and alerting requirements

• Serve as the Infrastructure lead for file and data consolidation during mergers and acquisitions
• Evaluate incoming data environments, including:
  • File shares and storage structures
  • Permissions and access models
• Design and execute consolidation strategies into firm platforms
• Align with domain, identity, and infrastructure standards (AD, networking, etc.)
• Drive structured, repeatable approaches to large-scale data integration Reporting & Metrics

Data Movement & Migration Support

• Plan and execute large-scale data transfers and migrations across:
  • On-premises environments
  • Cloud platforms
  • External/client systems
• Ensure:
  • Data integrity and validation
  • Performance optimization
  • Minimal business disruption
• Utilize tools such as robocopy, cloud ingestion tools, and secure transfer protocols Data migration, file transfer, or infrastructure operations

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Partner closely with:
  • Information Governance (data classification, retention execution)
  • Security (controls, risk management)
  • Infrastructure (networking, compute, cloud architecture)
• Provide the technical foundation and platforms that IG and business teams rely on
• Clearly delineate responsibilities:
  • Infrastructure owns platforms
  • IG owns policy and lifecycle decisions

Process & Continuous Improvement

• Develop standardized processes for:
  • Storage provisioning
  • Data migrations
  • M&A data onboarding
• Identify opportunities to:
  • Improve automation
  • Reduce operational risk
  • Enhance performance and scalability

Requirements:

• 5–8+ years of experience in Infrastructure, with focus on:
  • Storage systems and file services
  • Platform operations and engineering
• Strong experience with:
  • Storage arrays (Block, SMB, and cloud storage)
  • Windows file services (NTFS, DFS, share management)
  • File transfer tools (e.g., robocopy, rsync equivalents)
• Experience managing:
  • Unstructured data environments
  • Storage capacity and performance planning
• Solid understanding of:
  • Access control models and file security
  • Networking fundamentals impacting storage performance
• Experience with backup and disaster recovery solutions

Preferred:

• Experience in a law firm or professional services environment
• Familiarity with:
  • Microsoft Azure storage services
  • Data management and reporting tools
• Experience supporting:
  • Mergers and acquisitions
  • Large-scale data consolidation initiatives
• Exposure to automation and scripting (PowerShell preferred)

^{Taft is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The information in this posting presents general duties, tasks, and responsibilities but is not intended to be an exhaustive listing. Taft Stettinius & Hollister LLP participates in E-VERIFY.}

Taft is seeking a Data & Storage Administrator to support the Taft team.

The Data & Storage Administrator is responsible for the ownership, operation, lifecycle management, and strategic support of the firm’s enterprise storage platforms, file services, and large-scale data migration operations across on-premises and cloud environments.

This role serves as the central coordination point for enterprise data movement, storage management, file services, and data consolidation initiatives, including mergers and acquisitions. The position partners closely with Infrastructure, Information Governance, Security, and Service Desk teams to ensure data platforms remain secure, scalable, compliant, and aligned with firm standards and business objectives.

The role combines platform administration, operational support, data migration leadership, and enterprise file services management to provide reliable and efficient handling of unstructured data at scale.  All Taft employees operate under a “Client First” philosophy—in all things, we seek to provide exceptional services to our clients. 

Duties and Responsibilities:

Platform Ownership & Lifecycle Management

• Own and manage the daily operations, health, and lifecycle of:
• On-premises storage systems (SAN/NAS)
• Cloud storage platforms (e.g., Azure Files, Blob Storage)
• File services infrastructure (DFS, SMB shares)
• Ensure high availability, performance, and capacity planning
• Lead hardware expansion, upgrades, and modernization initiatives
• Maintain platform standards aligned with Infrastructure architecture

• Provision and manage file shares, storage allocations, and access structures
• Enforce standards for:
  • NTFS permissions and access control models
  • Security segmentation and least privilege access
  • Storage utilization and space optimization
• Support enterprise systems and user needs with scalable, secure storage solutions Cross-Functional Coordination

• Implement and maintain tools that support:
  • Just-in-time access controls
  • Audit and reporting capabilities
  • Data access visibility for Information Governance and leadership
• Partner with Security to ensure storage platforms align with:
  • Firm security policies
  • Data protection standards
  • Monitoring and alerting requirements

• Serve as the Infrastructure lead for file and data consolidation during mergers and acquisitions
• Evaluate incoming data environments, including:
  • File shares and storage structures
  • Permissions and access models
• Design and execute consolidation strategies into firm platforms
• Align with domain, identity, and infrastructure standards (AD, networking, etc.)
• Drive structured, repeatable approaches to large-scale data integration Reporting & Metrics

Data Movement & Migration Support

• Plan and execute large-scale data transfers and migrations across:
  • On-premises environments
  • Cloud platforms
  • External/client systems
• Ensure:
  • Data integrity and validation
  • Performance optimization
  • Minimal business disruption
• Utilize tools such as robocopy, cloud ingestion tools, and secure transfer protocols Data migration, file transfer, or infrastructure operations

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Partner closely with:
  • Information Governance (data classification, retention execution)
  • Security (controls, risk management)
  • Infrastructure (networking, compute, cloud architecture)
• Provide the technical foundation and platforms that IG and business teams rely on
• Clearly delineate responsibilities:
  • Infrastructure owns platforms
  • IG owns policy and lifecycle decisions

Process & Continuous Improvement

• Develop standardized processes for:
  • Storage provisioning
  • Data migrations
  • M&A data onboarding
• Identify opportunities to:
  • Improve automation
  • Reduce operational risk
  • Enhance performance and scalability

Requirements:

• 5–8+ years of experience in Infrastructure, with focus on:
  • Storage systems and file services
  • Platform operations and engineering
• Strong experience with:
  • Storage arrays (Block, SMB, and cloud storage)
  • Windows file services (NTFS, DFS, share management)
  • File transfer tools (e.g., robocopy, rsync equivalents)
• Experience managing:
  • Unstructured data environments
  • Storage capacity and performance planning
• Solid understanding of:
  • Access control models and file security
  • Networking fundamentals impacting storage performance
• Experience with backup and disaster recovery solutions

Preferred:

• Experience in a law firm or professional services environment
• Familiarity with:
  • Microsoft Azure storage services
  • Data management and reporting tools
• Experience supporting:
  • Mergers and acquisitions
  • Large-scale data consolidation initiatives
• Exposure to automation and scripting (PowerShell preferred)

^{Taft is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The information in this posting presents general duties, tasks, and responsibilities but is not intended to be an exhaustive listing. Taft Stettinius & Hollister LLP participates in E-VERIFY.}

Taft is seeking a Data & Storage Administrator to support the Taft team.

The Data & Storage Administrator is responsible for the ownership, operation, lifecycle management, and strategic support of the firm’s enterprise storage platforms, file services, and large-scale data migration operations across on-premises and cloud environments.

This role serves as the central coordination point for enterprise data movement, storage management, file services, and data consolidation initiatives, including mergers and acquisitions. The position partners closely with Infrastructure, Information Governance, Security, and Service Desk teams to ensure data platforms remain secure, scalable, compliant, and aligned with firm standards and business objectives.

The role combines platform administration, operational support, data migration leadership, and enterprise file services management to provide reliable and efficient handling of unstructured data at scale.  All Taft employees operate under a “Client First” philosophy—in all things, we seek to provide exceptional services to our clients. 

Duties and Responsibilities:

Platform Ownership & Lifecycle Management

• Own and manage the daily operations, health, and lifecycle of:
• On-premises storage systems (SAN/NAS)
• Cloud storage platforms (e.g., Azure Files, Blob Storage)
• File services infrastructure (DFS, SMB shares)
• Ensure high availability, performance, and capacity planning
• Lead hardware expansion, upgrades, and modernization initiatives
• Maintain platform standards aligned with Infrastructure architecture

• Provision and manage file shares, storage allocations, and access structures
• Enforce standards for:
  • NTFS permissions and access control models
  • Security segmentation and least privilege access
  • Storage utilization and space optimization
• Support enterprise systems and user needs with scalable, secure storage solutions Cross-Functional Coordination

• Implement and maintain tools that support:
  • Just-in-time access controls
  • Audit and reporting capabilities
  • Data access visibility for Information Governance and leadership
• Partner with Security to ensure storage platforms align with:
  • Firm security policies
  • Data protection standards
  • Monitoring and alerting requirements