Conflicts Analyst (Remote)

Hinshaw & Culbertson•Chicago, IL

1d•Remote

About The Position

Hinshaw & Culbertson LLP, a national law firm, currently has an excellent full-time employment opportunity for a Conflicts Analyst. We offer competitive compensation and an excellent benefits package plus a 35 hour work week. The Conflicts Analyst is responsible for processing conflicts of interest searches and facilitating the creation of new clients/matters. Responsibilities shall also encompass maintenance of the conflicts database and supporting special projects.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in a relevant information management field or a minimum of 5 years' experience in conducting legal research.
Demonstrated ability to interpret and analyze information.
Advanced internet skills, and exceptional attention to detail.
Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to work with personnel at all levels to converse about conflicts of interest issues, and department procedures.
Exhibit professional work ethic, initiative and customer service.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs.
Ability to work with tight deadlines and to provide off hours support (evenings, weekends and holiday) for special projects and escalated issues, as needed.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience in a law firm, professional services or consulting firm in processing new business and/or conflicts of interest is strongly desired.
Familiarity with industry leading Intake and Conflicts systems preferred.
Experience with CMS/Aderant and Intapp Open preferred.

Responsibilities

Review New Business Intake requests to ensure that data is accurate and complete.
Use internal and external resources to ascertain the nature of an entity's role in a particular matter, and engage in discussions with lawyers and/or secretaries to gather information and/or clarification as needed.
Process conflict of interest searches for all NBI requests; ensuring a thorough conflict search is performed for each party.
Assign matter numbers to new matter requests; ensuring all matter data is accurate and correct.
Assist in the implementation and maintenance of ethical walls as needed.
Evaluate relationships between companies and individuals and incorporate those relationships into the conflicts database.
Demonstrate a complete understanding of firm policy and department procedures regarding case captions, engagement letters, and outside counsel guidelines.
Assist in all aspects of the NBI department operations inclusive of administrative tasks to maintain the integrity of the Firm's conflicts database.
Respond to all inquiries made by secretaries and attorneys relating to intake and conflicts.
Stay current with best industry practices and new developments in the area of conflicts of interest and risk management.
Assume any other duties as assigned.