Job Title: Conflicts Analyst
Job Responsibilities:
The primary responsibility of a Conflicts Analyst at the law firm is to support the firm’s critical risk management function. This involves performing all duties associated with conflict of interest resolution. Key responsibilities include:
- Reviewing, interpreting, and summarizing conflict report results.
- Analyzing and resolving potential legal and business conflicts.
- Implementing information barriers and ensuring proper notification to affected personnel.
- Drafting formal email waivers and conflict waiver letters to ensure proper documentation of legal or business conflicts relating to new business.
- Maintaining conflict information in the financial database, including related party information and client/matter narratives relating to conflicts resolution notes.
- Reviewing new business intake forms to identify conflicts and ensure accuracy, including verifying information, conducting corporate research, and communicating with all levels of personnel within the firm.
- Maintaining an internal conflicts database and ensuring proper and accurate documentation of legal and business conflicts.
- Performing corporate research on all parties involved in new business requests to confirm relationships to existing firm clients.
- Performing other duties as assigned.
Education and Experience Information:
Minimum Education:
- High School Diploma or GED
Preferred Education:
- Bachelor’s Degree
Certificates:
- Paralegal certificate preferred.
Minimum Years of Experience:
- 2 years of direct experience in conflicts or new business intake department within a law firm, or similar paralegal experience required.
Desired Skills:
- Must have experience writing and communicating in a business environment to present information concisely.
- Experience with intake and conflicts software is preferred.
- Excellent verbal and written business communication skills.
- Demonstrated ability to exercise good judgment and make sound decisions.
- Ability to apply critical thinking in evaluating different conflicts scenarios or outcomes.
- Meticulous attention to detail and proven ability to prioritize and multitask.
- Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
- Ability to identify data integrity issues and resolve them appropriately.
Salary Information:
The expected hiring range for this position is - per year, depending on the candidate’s geographic market location. Non-exempt positions will be paid on an hourly basis and paid overtime in accordance with applicable laws. Compensation will also depend on other factors, including the candidate’s experience, skills, educational and professional background, and overall qualifications. A comprehensive package of benefits is offered, including medical/dental/vision insurance and 401(k).
Additional Information:
- The position may offer a hybrid work arrangement, combining remote and in-office work.
- Applicants must apply directly online.
- No immigration sponsorship is available for this position.
- The law firm is an equal opportunity employer, and 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.
