Conflicts Analyst

Overview

A legal organization is seeking a Conflicts Analyst to join their Conflicts team. The role involves supporting the firm's ethical obligations by conducting conflicts research and analysis for new business and lateral matters. The ideal candidate will have at least two years of experience in a legal or ethical conflicts department within a mid- to large-sized law firm.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute effective search strategies using the firm's internal electronic database to conduct conflicts searches for new business and lateral matters.
• Analyze and communicate search results to attorneys, identifying potential conflicts and suggesting resolutions.
• Perform detailed corporate research using online databases to determine corporate affiliations and relationships.
• Collaborate with Conflicts Counsel, Conflicts Attorneys, General Counsel, firm attorneys, and the conflicts team to resolve conflicts.
• Draft engagement letters, conflict waivers, and ethical screen memorandums for review.
• Assist in reviewing, reconciling, and cleaning up the firm's client/matter information and conflicts database.
• Provide excellent customer service to legal assistants and attorneys.
• Be willing and able to work remotely outside of normal business hours as needed.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in a law firm conflicts department, preferably with experience using Intapp or equivalent conflicts software.
• Working knowledge of professional responsibility and legal ethics rules related to conflicts.
• Experience handling lateral conflicts is preferred.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and projects efficiently in a high-volume, fast-paced environment while maintaining accuracy.
• Strong critical thinking, independent decision-making, and initiative-taking skills.
• Adaptability to changes in workflow, processes, and procedures.
• Effective teamwork skills.
• Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to communicate complex issues clearly and appropriately to all levels within the firm.

Location

Positions are available in multiple locations including Atlanta, Chicago, Cincinnati, Cleveland, Columbus, Dayton, Denver, Detroit, Indianapolis, and Minneapolis.

Equal Opportunity

The employer is an Equal Opportunity Employer and participates in E-VERIFY. This job description outlines general duties and responsibilities and is not exhaustive.