Job Title: Conflicts Analyst
Job Responsibilities:
The Conflicts Analyst is a vital member of the law firm's Office of the General Counsel Department, responsible for supporting the firm’s risk management by handling duties related to new business intake processing and conflict of interest reporting. Key responsibilities include:
- Analyzing and interpreting search results through internal and external research.
- Composing conflict-of-interest reports.
- Conducting the first-round review and analysis of new client/matter requests for compliance with new business acceptance protocols.
- Reviewing conflict search results to identify potential conflict issues and providing these reports to Conflict Counsel and/or requesting attorneys.
- Assisting the Office of the General Counsel, Conflict Counsel, and/or responsible attorneys in the conflict resolution process.
- Reviewing complex search results as part of the conflict search and reporting process.
- Performing searches in external and internal databases for information on prospective clients and other relevant parties.
- Summarizing relevant data from conflict reports for discussion with Conflict Counsel and requesting attorneys.
- Applying directives from managers, Conflict Counsel, and the Office of the General Counsel for processing new business matters and executing conflicts-of-interest searches.
- Identifying parties in various legal transactions across major law areas (., corporate, litigation, bankruptcy, labor & employment, tax, real estate, estate planning, trust planning, trust administration, and intellectual property matters) and defining relationships within the conflicts-of-interest system.
- Determining when to escalate issues to the Conflicts Counsel or General Counsel’s Office.
- Engaging in special projects as assigned.
Education and Experience Information:
Education:
- A Bachelor’s degree is required. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
Experience:
- Experience with conflicts-of-interest and new business intake, or related risk management/loss prevention processes in a law firm environment is required.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Knowledge of conflicts-of-interest and new business intake principles, including the ability to utilize and interpret data from research and workflow tools such as Conflicts Management, Intapp Open, Elite, Elegrity, etc.
- Excellent interpersonal skills.
- Strong service orientation.
- Strong evaluative and problem-solving skills.
Salary Information:
The salary for the Conflicts Analyst position varies based on location, experience, education, licensure and/or certifications, geographic location, market demands, and other business and organizational needs. The estimated salary ranges are:
- Los Angeles, New York, San Francisco, Washington, .: $60,000 to $80,000
- Atlantic City, Chicago, Denver, Las Vegas, Minneapolis, Morristown, Princeton, Seattle: $55,000 to $70,000
For additional information on compensation and benefits, please refer to the law firm’s Compensation & Benefits page.
Disclaimer:
The law firm is under no obligation to provide sponsorship for this position. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. The job description is intended to outline the general content and requirements for the job and is not a contract or employment agreement. It may not include all functions, responsibilities, or requirements the employee may need to perform. The firm reserves the right to review and revise the job description at any time. Employment is at-will, and employees must be able to perform all essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation. If an accommodation request causes undue hardship or safety concerns, the individual may not be eligible for the position.
Equal Opportunity Employer:
The law firm is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with federal employment laws. Applicants are notified of their rights as protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. For further information, applicants are encouraged to review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.
