Overview
A temporary Conflicts Analyst position is available for six months. This role offers the flexibility to work fully remote while remaining within reasonable commuting distance of one of the following offices: Seattle, Portland, San Francisco, Los Angeles, New York, or Washington D.C.
This position supports conflicts of interest workflows by searching and validating records, flagging potential issues, conducting corporate research, and validating conflicts reports for accuracy for new client business, incoming lateral attorneys, and other professional staff.
Responsibilities
- Perform comprehensive research, analysis, and documentation of potential conflicts of interest associated with new business intake in a timely manner
- Conduct conflict of interest searches for incoming lateral attorneys and provide detailed analysis of potential conflicts of interest to Conflicts Attorneys as appropriate
- Communicate with firm attorneys to determine whether clients remain current clients and, if applicable, update records to reflect former client status
- Review client/matter name changes for potential conflicts of interest
- Enter conflict information on parties in the conflict records as requested by the conflicts manager and conflicts attorneys
- Enter and update records in the firm’s conflict database regarding conflict notices, newly hired attorneys, fiduciary relationships of firm employees, or other information as necessary
- Run project-driven searches (e.g., merger with other firm lawyers, RFP requests, onboarding portable new clients, and high-volume party searches)
- Respond to administrative intake questions received from attorneys and professional staff on behalf of the Conflicts Department in a timely manner
- Coordinate with the Business Intake and Accounting team and other departments to streamline, audit, or finalize the opening of new matters or reopening of existing matters
- Audit conflicts check submittals
- Produce, review, and circulate daily reports regarding submitted conflicts checks and new matters opened
- Assist with other special projects, tasks, and/or Intapp CBI support as assigned
- Maintain regular and consistent attendance and punctuality, including adherence to schedules for breaks, lunches, and meetings
Requirements
- 3+ years of prior experience as a conflicts analyst, preferably at a large law firm
- High School graduate or GED equivalent required; bachelor’s degree is preferred
- Strong communication skills (verbal and written), including accurate grammar and spelling
- Attention to detail, analytical, and organizational skills
- Strong database search skills, including development of search logic and strategies
- Ability to accurately type 35–40 wpm
- Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work in a fast-paced environment
- Strong customer service skills, including understanding and responding quickly to a variety of inquiries
- Ability to work under pressure and meet project deadlines
- Microsoft Office experience required; Intapp products experience preferred
- Willingness to adapt to and learn new technology, software programs, and upgrades
- Excellent grammar, proofreading, and organizational skills
- Ability to communicate clearly, handle stressful situations professionally, multi-task, and follow up in a timely manner
- Willingness to work in a team-oriented environment
- Ability to understand and follow work instructions with minimal supervision
- Excellent attendance and timely arrival
- Demonstrated flexibility
- Availability for overtime when required
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree
- Experience with Intapp products
Compensation & Benefits
Washington (Seattle)
- Hourly range: $43.08 to $49.74
- Paid sick leave accrues on a biweekly basis at a rate of 1 hour per 30 hours worked.
- Temporary employees working at least 30 hours per week may be eligible for health insurance with an optional HSA, dental insurance, vision care, telemedicine, and virtual short term solution based counseling services, Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts, sick time, and an employee assistance program.
California (Los Angeles)
- Hourly range: $43.08 to $49.74
- Paid sick leave accrues on a biweekly basis at a rate of 1 hour per 30 hours worked.
- Temporary employees working at least 30 hours per week may be eligible for health insurance with an optional HSA, dental insurance, vision care, telemedicine, and virtual short term solution based counseling services, Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts, sick time, and an employee assistance program.
California (San Francisco)
- Hourly range: $46.67 to $53.85
- Paid sick leave accrues on a biweekly basis at a rate of 1 hour per 30 hours worked.
- Temporary employees working at least 30 hours per week may be eligible for health insurance with an optional HSA, dental insurance, vision care, telemedicine, and virtual short term solution based counseling services, Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts, sick time, and an employee assistance program.
New York (New York City)
- Hourly range: $47.80 to $54.40
- Paid sick leave accrues on a biweekly basis at a rate of 1 hour per 30 hours worked.
- Temporary employees working at least 30 hours per week may be eligible for health insurance with an optional HSA, dental insurance, vision care, telemedicine, and virtual short term solution based counseling services, Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts, sick time, and an employee assistance program.
Washington D.C.
- Hourly range: $41.03 to $47.69
- Paid sick leave accrues on a biweekly basis at a rate of 1 hour per 30 hours worked.
- Temporary employees working at least 30 hours per week may be eligible for health insurance with an optional HSA, dental insurance, vision care, telemedicine, and virtual short term solution based counseling services, Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts, sick time, and an employee assistance program.
Additional benefits (where applicable)
- First Stop Health Telemedicine: speak with a licensed physician or mental health counselor 24/7; consultations covered by the firm
- TELUS Health Employee Assistance Program: support with mental, financial, physical, and emotional wellbeing
- Voluntary pet insurance
- Milk Stork: virtual lactation consulting, breast milk shipping, and nutritional testing covered by the firm
- Wellness benefits: Peloton App and Headspace App
Location
Remote (with reasonable commuting distance to one of the following offices): Seattle, Portland, San Francisco, Los Angeles, New York, or Washington D.C.