Conflicts Analyst

4-4 yrs required

Full-time

No

Job Title: Conflicts Analyst
Location: Short Hills, New Jersey (Remote)
Salary: Competitive and based on experience
Department: Risk Management

DLA Piper, a leading global law firm, is seeking a highly talented Conflicts Analyst to join our team. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace and are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

As a Conflicts Analyst, you will play a critical role in our risk management function by analyzing and resolving potential legal and business conflicts. You will work closely with partners and Professional Responsibility Counsel to ensure proper notification and implementation of information barriers. This is a remote position, but candidates may be required to occasionally visit the local office.

Minimum Requirements:

- High school diploma
- 4 years of experience in conflicts or new business intake within a law firm, or 3 years of paralegal experience
- Excellent written and verbal business communication skills
- Ability to apply critical thinking and make sound decisions while maintaining a customer service-oriented approach
- Meticulous attention to detail and ability to prioritize and multitask in a fast-paced environment
- Availability to work 9:30 am – 5:00 PM PT or 11:30 – 7:00 PM ET

Preferred Requirements:

- Bachelor's degree or paralegal certificate
- Experience with intake and conflicts software

Responsibilities and Duties:

- 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 formal 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

Why Join DLA Piper?

DLA Piper offers exceptional career opportunities in a challenging and rewarding environment. We value our employees and offer a competitive benefits package. Our culture is truly different from our competitors, and we are committed to excellence in representing our clients and developing our people.

General & Essential Job Expectations:

- Effectively communicate with clients, lawyers, and business professionals
- Produce deliverables, answer phone calls, and reply to correspondence in a timely manner
- Provide high-quality work product
- Meet deadlines and expectations
- Foster positive work relationships
- Comply with firm policies and practices
- Engage in both physical and sedentary activity, such as working at a computer and participating in virtual meetings
- Perform all other assigned duties

Physical Demands, Work Environment, and Other Requirements:

This is a sedentary job that involves sitting most of the time. Applicants must be able to lift up to 10 pounds occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly.

Application Process:

To apply, please visit our website and submit your application online. If you require an accommodation during the application process, please contact .

Join our team at DLA Piper and see what we can achieve together.

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Competitive benefits package.

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Critical thinking, Attention to detail, Multitasking, Prioritizing, Time management, Written and verbal communication, Customer service, Data analysis, Database management, Corporate research, Conflict resolution, Risk assessment, Legal compliance.

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

Interested candidates should apply directly online at .

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

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