Conflicts Analyst

Overview

Remote role supporting a civil defense legal organization.

This position is responsible for administering conflicts of interest processes to ensure ethical compliance and efficient operations. The role conducts conflicts checks, analyzes potential issues, supports resolution efforts, and helps maintain accurate tracking and documentation to safeguard client engagements.

Responsibilities

• Organize and categorize incoming conflicts communications for timely processing
• Conduct conflicts checks and analyze reports for potential issues
• Research prospective clients and related parties using internal and external databases
• Communicate with attorneys to evaluate and resolve potential conflicts
• Prepare detailed analyses when conflicts arise
• Verify client documentation and case information
• Ensure acknowledgements and follow-ups are completed timely
• Assist in implementing ethical screens to maintain confidentiality
• Maintain and update tracking systems for new files and conflicts requests
• Manage incoming documents and coordinate timely distribution
• Collaborate with attorneys, paralegals, and management to support conflicts processes
• Develop and update standard operating procedures for conflicts management
• Submit expense reports according to policies
• Support additional conflicts-related projects as needed

Requirements

• 2–3 years of experience in law firm conflicts, new business intake, or risk management
• Background as a paralegal, legal researcher, or conflicts professional preferred
• Paralegal Certificate or ethics course completion preferred
• Proficient in conflicts searches, report analysis, and identifying legal/ethical conflicts
• Experience researching corporate structures and related entities
• Knowledge of legal intake and matter-opening procedures preferred
• Understanding of corporate law practice and legal ethics rules
• Strong analytical, research, organizational, and communication skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Excel, Adobe Acrobat; experience with ProLaw preferred
• Ability to work independently, manage priorities, and maintain confidentiality
• Availability to work a minimum of 7.5 hours per day with possible overtime

Preferred Qualifications

• Background as a paralegal, legal researcher, or conflicts professional
• Paralegal Certificate or ethics course completion
• Knowledge of legal intake and matter-opening procedures

Compensation & Benefits

• Hourly pay range: $32–45 based on experience
• Overtime compensated at 1.5 times regular hourly rate
• Comprehensive benefits including plans with low or no employee cost
• Employee Assistance Program
• 401(k) with company matching contributions
• Accrued vacation time
• Paid parental leave at base pay
• Monthly technology reimbursement of $60

Additional Benefits & Perks

• 37.5-hour workweek to promote work-life balance
• Educational reimbursement up to $3,500 annually for eligible team members
• Diversity and inclusion initiatives
• Firm-wide charitable giving program
• Numerous social and off-site events

Equal Opportunity Statement

The employer is an equal opportunity employer. They celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, or national origin.