Conflicts Analyst
About The Position
Faegre Drinker has an opportunity for a Conflicts Analyst to work with our Client Intake team in our Minneapolis, Chicago, or Denver offices. You will be part of a dynamic team dedicated to identifying possible ethical and business-related conflicts of interest prior to the firm taking on new matters for prospective clients. This position will work with other talented individuals who share a passion for doing great work in the best interest of our clients. The ideal work hours for this candidate will be 9:30am - 6pm CT (Minneapolis/Chicago) or 9:30am - 6:00pm MT (Denver).
Requirements
- Ability to problem-solve
- Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to communicate effectively in a virtual environment (e.g., via phone, web/videoconference)
- Ability to concentrate on tasks, make decisions and work calmly and effectively in a high-pressure, deadline-orientated environment
- Demonstrated ability to use good judgment in taking initiative while asking for direction or clarification and consulting others, as appropriate
- Willingness to be flexible with time and adjust to a changing work environment
- Ability to build and maintain positive relationships, both internally and externally, while maintaining a client service orientation
- Ability to use sound judgment and discretion in dealing with highly confidential information
- Ability to take direction and accept supervision
- Demonstrated ability to work independently, organize and accurately prioritize work, be detail-oriented, understand when urgency is required and use good judgment in varied situations
- Ability to work effectively with co-workers in a team-oriented, collaborative environment
- Bachelor's Degree required
- Computer proficiency with Microsoft Office and other Windows-based platforms required
- Minimum one (1) year of experience working within a law firm or corporate office environment strongly preferred
Nice To Haves
- Previous analytical research and reporting experience preferred
- Experience and working knowledge of database systems is a plus
Responsibilities
- Conduct conflicts searches using the firm's conflicts database and analyze the resulting information
- Perform comprehensive corporate research using the firm's commercial data providers and external sources
- Identify potential issues and provide a concise and complete summary of findings to the appropriate firm personnel
- Serve as a resource to firm attorneys and administrative personnel on conflicts issues
- Review new business intake forms to ensure all information and approvals have been evaluated before a new firm matter is created
- Provide customer service to attorneys and legal assistants regarding the conflict's clearance and new business intake processes
- Responsible for special projects and other duties, as assigned
Benefits
- Paid time for firm-sponsored volunteer events
- Wellness programming with personalized content and activities
- Professional environment and the opportunity to work with experts at the top of their fields
- Variety of health plan options, as well as dental, vision and 401(k) plans
- Generous paid time off
- Hybrid Work Arrangement
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Industry
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
