Legal Staff Paralegal in Tysons Corner, VA

Law Firm

Tysons Corner, VA

Legal Staff Paralegal in Tysons Corner, VA

Legal Staff

Min 5 yrs required

No

New Business Intake and Conflicts Analyst - Protecting the Reputation of a Prestigious Law Firm

H1: Join Miles & Stockbridge as a New Business Intake and Conflicts Analyst
H2: Protect the Reputation and Confidentiality of a Prestigious Law Firm

Introduction:
Miles & Stockbridge, a global AmLaw 200 firm, is seeking a highly organized and experienced New Business Intake and Conflicts Analyst to join their team. This hybrid position offers the flexibility to work from any of their office locations, providing a dynamic and approachable work environment for talented individuals. As part of their commitment to positive change, Miles & Stockbridge actively partners with the community and clients to deepen relationships and support causes their colleagues care about.

Job Title: New Business Intake and Conflicts Analyst
Job Category: Legal Operations
Requisition Number: NEWBU001204

Job Summary:
The New Business Intake and Conflicts Analyst plays a critical role in protecting the reputation and maintaining client confidentiality of **Members Only** This position involves conducting thorough conflicts searches and providing recommendations on potential conflicts. The ideal candidate will have a strong legal background, exceptional attention to detail, and excellent analytical skills.

Salary Information:
Pay Range: $90,000 - $110,000
Actual pay will be determined based on factors such as knowledge, skills, experience, and business needs.
Benefits: PTO, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401K, Firm sponsored Memberships (. Peloton, Norton LifeLock), and more.

Experience Information:
5+ years as a Conflict Analyst in a law firm or legal environment
Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
Paralegal certificate a plus

Responsibilities:

Perform comprehensive conflicts of interest searches using internal and external databases to identify potential conflicts across various engagements and matters.
Analyze requests with an understanding of transactional, litigation and governmental matters ensuring submitted information is correct and complete and identify instances where submitted information is not correct or complete.
Assess requests for conflict waivers, thoroughly analyze the nature of conflicts and their potential implications, and provide recommendations to the firm's management, partners and attorneys.
Contribute to the development and implementation of conflict management strategies and procedures, fostering a culture of ethical and professional conduct throughout the firm.
Assist in the analysis of lateral candidates and support integration efforts.
Participate in the maintenance of Firm databases, including but not limited to Intapp Open, Intapp Walls, Intapp Terms and other systems used to manage and comply with client guidelines.
Provide guidance and mentorship to junior conflicts analysts, fostering their professional development and ensuring consistent adherence to conflict resolution protocols.
Stay up to date with relevant laws, regulations, and industry best practices related to conflicts of interest, ensuring compliance and proposing updates to internal conflict policies.
Handle sensitive and confidential information with the utmost discretion, ensuring that all conflict-related matters are treated with the highest level of confidentiality.

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience, Paralegal certificate a plus.
5+ years’ experience as a Conflict Analyst in a law firm or legal environment, with a demonstrated understanding of conflict resolution processes and procedures.
Knowledge of ethical rules and risk management requirements governing conflicts of interest and conflicts resolution processes.
Proven ability to handle confidential and sensitive information with discretion and maintain the highest ethical standards.
Understanding of the type of work undertaken by a large law firm along with an appreciation of commercial and legal terms.
Proficiency in technical applications used in new business intake and conflicts such as Intapp Open/Walls/Terms.
Utilize research applications such as Dun & Bradstreet, Capital IQ, and Hoover’s.

Location:
Hybrid position with the option to work from any of Miles & Stockbridge's office locations, including Baltimore, MD; Washington, DC; Rockville, MD; Frederick, MD; Richmond, VA; Easton, MD; and Tysons Corner, VA.

Physical Demands:
While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to remain in a stationary position or sit for prolonged periods and repeat motions that may include the wrists, hands and/or fingers. The employee is occasionally required to stand and stoop, kneel, or crouch. The employee is frequently required to perform light work that includes lifting and moving objects up to 10 pounds.

Disclaimer and Acknowledgement:
This job description outlines the essential duties and responsibilities of the New Business Intake and Conflicts Analyst position. It does not limit or restrict the employee from performing other job-related tasks as assigned by management. The incumbent will be required to follow all job-related instructions and requests, and possess the necessary skills, aptitudes, and abilities to perform the job proficiently. Management reserves the right to modify or change job duties at any time for any reason.

Equal Opportunity Employer:
Miles & Stockbridge is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to creating an inclusive environment that embraces and promotes diversity, equity, and inclusion as core values within the firm.

Join Miles & Stockbridge as a New Business Intake and Conflicts Analyst and play a crucial role in protecting the reputation and confidentiality of a prestigious global law firm. Apply now and be a part of a dynamic and diverse team that values ethical and professional conduct, community partnerships, and employee growth.