Legal Staff Other in Syracuse, NY

Law Firm

Syracuse, NY

Legal Staff Other in Syracuse, NY

Legal Staff

1-3 yrs required

No

Job Title: Conflict Analyst

Job Responsibilities:
- Perform conflict of interest searches for attorneys and staff to determine whether the law firm may accept new clients and matters under prevailing ethical rules, applicable law, and internal policies.
- Collaborate with attorneys and staff to identify all parties involved in new client engagements, including individuals, groups, governments, and business entities.
- Analyze findings and present results in a timely and organized fashion.
- Conduct research in internal and external databases to identify any additional parties relevant to the conflict assessment, including corporate tree analysis.
- Answer internal calls and respond to inquiries from attorneys and staff regarding the status of new matter engagements and conflict clearance.
- Handle confidential information discreetly and maintain high levels of professionalism.
- Assist in data maintenance projects to ensure the accuracy of the law firm’s conflict system.
- Assist recruiting with lateral hire conflict checks.
- Perform other duties as assigned.

Education and Experience Information:
- Prior experience utilizing automated conflicts and/or workflow systems preferred.
- Experience working in a professional or legal office environment is required.
- Strong computer, research, analytical, and proofreading skills are necessary.
- Strong oral and written communication skills and the ability to solicit and communicate information effectively and professionally.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Ability to work in a team environment.
- Ability to prioritize multiple tasks and work in a fast-paced environment under pressure with tight deadlines.
- Interpersonal communication skills necessary to maintain effective relationships with attorneys, clients, and staff and the ability to interact with all levels of personnel in a professional manner.

Salary Information:
- The salary range for this position is between $50,000 to $60,000, negotiable based on years of experience.

Additional Information:
- The law firm is committed to providing exceptional work products and a collegial work environment, which are cornerstones of its success.
- The law firm values active participation in and support of charitable, governmental, professional, and community-based organizations.
- Employment offers are contingent on the completion of a satisfactory background check, reference check, and conflicts check.
- The law firm provides equal employment opportunities in all aspects of employment regardless of race, color, religion, creed, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, military status, disability, predisposing genetic characteristics, domestic violence victim status, or any other status protected by local, state, or federal law.