Conflicts Analyst/Supervisor

Frankfurt Kurnit Klein and Selz PC•York, NY

6d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Conflicts Analyst/Supervisor plays a critical role in ensuring the firm’s compliance with ethical and legal standards by overseeing the conflicts process. This position involves the identification, resolution, and thorough documentation of potential conflicts arising from various activities, including new business intake, lateral hires, and ongoing matters. The role requires strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work collaboratively across departments and practice groups. The ideal candidate will possess the ability to effectively manage the conflict resolution process, demonstrating a proactive approach and a willingness to undertake hands-on responsibilities to ensure the seamless execution of operational activities.

Requirements

Excellent analytical, organizational, and communications skills.
Strong interpersonal and problem-solving skills.
Ability to multi-task and effectively manage work under time constraints.
Ability interact with attorneys and staff at all levels.
Proven leadership and team management experience.
Minimum of 5 years of experience in conflicts management within a law firm.
Bachelor’s degree required; JD or LL.M degree preferred.
Knowledge of the Rules of Professional Conduct governing conflicts of interest and authorities interpreting those rules.
Experience evaluating conflicts of interest for mid- to large-sized law firms.
Strong understanding of legal ethics, professional responsibility rules, and risk management.
Experience with conflicts software (e.g., Elite, Aderant, Aderant Expert Sierra) and legal research tools.
Proficient in MS Word, Excel, Outlook, and iManage.

Responsibilities

Manage the firm’s conflicts process to ensure compliance with internal and external standards.
Administer the firm’s conflicts platform, including recommending and implementing necessary changes, upgrades, and enhancements to improve functionality and efficiency.
Develop and implement policies and procedures to improve conflicts processes and mitigate risk.
Monitor regulatory and ethical developments affecting conflicts management and ensure firm compliance.
Collaborate on audits and internal reviews related to conflicts and risk management.
Review conflicts reports to eliminate extraneous information and highlight potential red flags.
Analyze conflict reports and evaluate conflicts of interests under the applicable Rules of Professional Conduct and other legal authorities.
Resolve common conflicts issues and escalate complex issues to the Office of the General Counsel for further review and resolution.
Evaluate and determine whether conflicts are waivable and assist with preparing conflict waivers.
Assist the Office of the General Counsel in determining when screening or conflicts waivers are necessary to ensure all decisions align with ethical and regulatory requirements.
Act as primary point of contact for all conflicts-related matters, engaging with the initiating attorney to address questions and provide guidance on the conflicts analysis process.
Enter conflict data into the conflicts program to generate reports, conduct applicable research, and present findings to attorneys for review of conflict results.
Lead periodic conflicts training sessions for attorneys and staff.
Supervise the conflicts team and ensure timely and accurate conflicts checks.
Oversee the hiring, onboarding, and training of conflicts staff hires.
Conduct annual performance reviews of the conflicts staff.
Other responsibilities as assigned.