Overview
A full-service litigation and business law firm with multiple U.S. locations is seeking a Lead Conflicts Analyst. This role involves managing the full cycle of conflict of interest resolution processes, including advanced conflict searches, research, communication with attorneys, and documentation. The position may be remote or based in any office location.
Responsibilities
- Complete advanced conflict searches and complex projects with limited supervision.
- Review Conflict Results Reports to identify true potential conflicts for intake requests.
- Conduct research to determine materiality of potential conflicts when appropriate.
- Communicate with attorneys and assistants to clear potential conflicts.
- Maintain daily communication with management regarding conflict resolutions.
- Document and organize all materials related to conflict resolutions.
- Maintain telephone and personal contact with attorneys and staff on conflict matters.
- Track status of outstanding or ongoing workflow requests.
- Review completed conflict packets for accuracy and completeness.
- Assist with clearing potential lateral hires as assigned.
- Support, mentor, and train team members to meet program objectives.
- Plan, schedule, and assign daily work tasks, including special projects and coverage coordination.
- Facilitate miscellaneous client services such as new employee orientation and program overviews.
- Report regularly to department management on team goals, projects, and accomplishments.
- Handle special projects assigned by the Director of Conflicts & Docketing Operations and Conflicts Managers.
Requirements
- Minimum 2-year degree required; 4-year degree preferred.
- 3-5 years of relevant experience required.
- Preferably 5 years of progressively responsible related work experience to coordinate firm-wide conflict clearing.
- Ability to analyze potential conflict of interest issues and respond to related requests.
Compensation and Benefits
Compensation is commensurate with skill, experience, location, and other legal factors. Expected salary ranges by location include:
- California: $63,000 - $128,000
- Colorado: $58,000 - $103,000
- Illinois: $57,000 - $110,000
- Maine: $43,000 - $98,000
- Massachusetts: $63,000 - $120,000
- Maryland: $61,000 - $92,000
- Minnesota: $63,000 - $104,000
- Jersey City, NJ: $68,000 - $123,000
- New York: $58,000 - $126,000
- Vermont: $62,000 - $119,000
- Virginia: $41,000 - $119,000
- Washington: $61,000 - $115,000
- Washington, D.C.: $81,000 - $119,000
Bonus opportunities are discretionary and based on individual and firm performance. Full-time employees receive benefits including medical and dental coverage, life insurance, disability insurance, flexible spending accounts, employee assistance program, paid time off, paid holidays, and retirement plan participation after eligibility.
Additional Information
Reasonable accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities. Applicants should submit a cover letter and resume. This employer is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages applications from minorities, females, individuals with disabilities, and veterans. Only principal applicants will be considered.