Conflict Analyst

DLA Piper•Short Hills, NJ

1d•$34 - $49•Hybrid

About The Position

The Conflict Analyst supports DLA Piper’s risk management function by resolving potential legal and business conflicts associated with new client and matter intake. The role reviews conflict reports and intake forms, conducts corporate research, maintains conflict records, drafts waiver communications, and implements information barriers. The analyst collaborates with partners, Professional Responsibility Counsel, and personnel across the firm to support accurate conflict clearance and new business intake. The position may be based in one of the listed DLA Piper offices and offers a hybrid arrangement, with its specific requirements coordinated with the hiring manager or supervisor and subject to change at the firm’s discretion.

Requirements

At least 2 years of direct experience in a law firm conflicts or new business intake department, or paralegal or similar experience.
Experience writing and communicating in a business environment and presenting information in a concise, meaningful end product.
Excellent verbal and written business communication skills.
Ability to exercise good judgment, make sound decisions, and maintain a customer service-oriented manner.
Ability to apply critical thinking to different conflict scenarios and outcomes, and adapt to changes in procedures or direction.
Meticulous attention to detail and ability to prioritize and multitask.
Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment while maintaining high-quality work.
Ability to identify and appropriately resolve data integrity issues.
High school diploma or GED.
Ability to communicate effectively with clients, lawyers, business professionals, and external audiences; produce high-quality work; respond to correspondence efficiently and professionally; meet deadlines; manage competing priorities; comply with firm policies and procedures; and maintain confidences in a law firm environment.

Nice To Haves

Experience with intake and conflicts software.
Bachelor’s degree.
Paralegal certificate.

Responsibilities

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 to document legal or business conflicts relating to new business.
Maintain conflict information in the financial database, including related-party information and client or matter narratives relating to conflict resolution notes.
Review new business intake forms and identify conflicts; verify information, conduct corporate research, and communicate with firm personnel to support accurate conflict clearance.
Maintain the internal conflicts database and ensure accurate documentation of legal and business conflicts.
Conduct corporate research on parties involved in new business requests to confirm relationships with existing firm clients.
Perform other duties as assigned.