Conflicts Analyst

4-4 yrs required

Full-time

No

Job Title: Conflicts Analyst
Location: Short Hills, NJ (remote)
Experience: 4 years in conflicts or new business intake department within a law firm or 3 years in paralegal or similar role

DLA Piper is seeking a highly talented Conflicts Analyst to join our team. As a global law firm, we value diversity and equal opportunity in all aspects of employment. We are dedicated to providing a supportive and collaborative work environment, where our employees can engage in meaningful work and grow their careers.

Responsibilities:
- Review, interpret, and summarize conflict report results
- Analyze and resolve potential legal and business conflicts
- Implement information barriers and ensure proper notification to affected personnel
- Draft email waivers and conflict waiver letters
- Maintain conflict information in the financial database
- Review new business intake forms and identify conflicts
- Conduct corporate research and communicate with all levels of personnel to ensure accurate conflict clearance
- Perform corporate research on all parties involved in new business requests
- Maintain internal conflicts database and ensure proper documentation of legal and business conflicts

Requirements:
- High school diploma
- 4 years of direct experience in conflicts or new business intake department within a law firm or 3 years of paralegal or similar experience
- Experience writing and communicating in a business environment
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to apply critical thinking and adapt to changes in procedures
- Meticulous attention to detail and ability to prioritize and multitask in a fast-paced environment
- Willingness to work 9:30am – 5:00pm PT or 11:30am – 7:00pm ET

Preferred Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree or paralegal certificate
- Experience with intake and conflicts software

Role Summary:
As a Conflicts Analyst, you will play a critical role in our risk management function by resolving potential conflicts of interest. You will work closely with partners and Professional Responsibility Counsel to assist in bringing in new business to the firm. This is a remote position, but occasional visits to the local office may be required.

Daily Responsibilities:
- Review and summarize conflict report results
- Analyze and resolve potential legal and business conflicts
- Implement information barriers and ensure proper notification to affected personnel
- Draft formal email waivers and conflict waiver letters
- Maintain conflict information in the financial database
- Conduct corporate research and communicate with all levels of personnel to ensure accurate conflict clearance
- Perform corporate research on all parties involved in new business requests

About DLA Piper:
DLA Piper is a global law firm with a commitment to excellence and diversity. We offer exceptional career opportunities in a challenging and rewarding environment. Our employees enjoy a competitive benefits package and a dynamic and diverse workplace where they can build a long and successful career.

Job Expectations:
- Effective communication with clients, lawyers, and third parties
- Timely and quality work product
- Meeting deadlines and expectations
- Foster positive work relationships
- Compliance with firm policies and practices
- Engage in both physical and sedentary activity
- Perform all assigned duties and tasks

Physical Demands and Work Environment:
This is a sedentary job, involving sitting for extended periods of time. Applicants with disabilities who require accommodations during the application process should contact .

Application Process:
To be considered for this position, applicants must apply directly online. Agency applications will not be accepted. If you require an accommodation during the application process, please contact us at . Please add to your list of safe senders.

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Competitive benefits package offered.

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Conflict resolution, risk assessment, legal research, business communication, critical thinking, multitasking, attention to detail, time management, data analysis, customer service, team collaboration, computer proficiency.

High school diploma, Bachelor's degree or paralegal certificate preferred.

Applicants must apply directly online. Requests for accommodation during the application process can be made by contacting .

Qualification and Experience High school diploma, 4 years experience in conflicts or new business intake department or 3 years experience as a paralegal, experience with business communication, ability to exercise good judgment, ability to prioritize and multitask, familiarity with conflicts and intake software, Bachelor's degree or paralegal certificate preferred.

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