Conflicts Analyst (Remote)

Overview

A national law firm is seeking a full-time Conflicts Analyst. This role offers competitive compensation, an excellent benefits package, and a 35-hour work week. The position is flexible and available in any state where the firm has an office.

Responsibilities

• Review New Business Intake (NBI) requests to ensure data accuracy and completeness.
• Use internal and external resources to determine the nature of an entity's role in matters.
• Communicate with lawyers and secretaries to gather information or clarification as needed.
• Process conflict of interest searches for all NBI requests, ensuring thorough conflict checks for each party.
• Assign matter numbers to new matter requests, verifying all matter data is accurate.
• Assist in implementing and maintaining ethical walls as necessary.
• Evaluate relationships between companies and individuals and update the conflicts database accordingly.
• Understand firm policies and department procedures related to case captions, engagement letters, and outside counsel guidelines.
• Support all aspects of NBI department operations, including administrative tasks to maintain the integrity of the conflicts database.
• Respond to inquiries from secretaries and attorneys regarding intake and conflicts.
• Stay current with best industry practices and developments in conflicts of interest and risk management.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant information management field or a minimum of 5 years' experience conducting legal research.
• Ability to interpret and analyze information effectively.
• Advanced internet skills and exceptional attention to detail.
• Previous experience in a law firm, professional services, or consulting firm processing new business and/or conflicts of interest is strongly preferred.
• Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with personnel at all levels regarding conflicts of interest issues and department procedures.
• Professional work ethic, initiative, and strong customer service orientation.
• Familiarity with industry-leading Intake and Conflicts systems is preferred.
• Experience with CMS/Aderant and Intapp Open is preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs.
• Ability to work under tight deadlines and provide off-hours support (evenings, weekends, holidays) for special projects and escalated issues as needed.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Excellent benefits package
• 35-hour work week

Location

Flexible; available in any state where the firm has an office.

This job description outlines the general nature and level of work performed and is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required.

The employer is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and does not discriminate based on age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected factor.