Conflicts Analyst

Faegre Drinker • Minneapolis, MN

23h • Hybrid

About The Position

Faegre Drinker has an opportunity for a Conflicts Analyst to work with our Client Intake team in our Minneapolis 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) 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
• discretionary bonus
• life, health, accident, and disability insurance
• 401(k) plan

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level