Conflict Analyst

DLA Piper•Reston, VA

23h•Hybrid

About The Position

The Conflicts Analyst supports DLA Piper’s risk management function and strategic initiatives by analyzing and resolving potential legal and business conflicts associated with new client and matter intake. The role reviews conflict reports and intake forms, conducts corporate research, drafts conflict waivers, implements information barriers, and maintains accurate conflict documentation and database information. The position works with partners, Professional Responsibility Counsel, and personnel at all levels to support conflict clearance and new business intake. The position may be based in the Atlanta, Austin, Boston, Chicago, Dallas, Houston, Los Angeles, Miami, Minneapolis, Philadelphia, Phoenix, Raleigh, San Diego, Seattle, Short Hills, Washington D.C., or Wilmington office. A hybrid arrangement combining remote and in-office work may be available; arrangements are determined with the hiring manager or supervisor and may be modified by the firm. This is a non-exempt, hourly position. The expected hiring range is $34.09–$48.75 per hour, depending on geographic market and candidate qualifications.

Requirements

At least 2 years of direct experience in a law firm conflicts or new business intake department, or paralegal or similar experience.
High school diploma or GED.
Experience writing and communicating in a business environment to present information concisely and meaningfully.
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 when evaluating conflict scenarios or 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 a high-quality work product.
Ability to identify and appropriately resolve data-integrity issues.
Ability to communicate effectively with clients, lawyers, business professionals, and external audiences; produce high-quality work; respond to correspondence efficiently and professionally; manage competing priorities; comply with firm policies and procedures; and maintain confidences in a law firm environment.

Nice To Haves

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

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 related to new business.
Maintain conflict information in the financial database, including related-party information and client/matter narratives concerning conflict-resolution notes.
Review new business intake forms, 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.