Temporary Conflicts Analyst

Davis Wright Tremaine LLP•Washington, DC

9d•$41 - $54•Remote

About The Position

Davis Wright Tremaine LLP is seeking a Conflicts Analyst for a temporary, six-month position. This role offers the flexibility of being fully remote while working within reasonable commuting distance from any of our offices. The Conflicts Analyst will be responsible for performing various tasks including searching and validating records, flagging potential issues, conducting corporate research, and validating conflicts reports for accuracy concerning new client business, incoming lateral attorneys, and other professional staff. Davis Wright Tremaine fosters a culture of inclusiveness and authenticity, providing challenging assignments, opportunities for professional growth, and community involvement.

Requirements

3+ years prior experience as a conflicts analyst, preferably at a large law firm.
High School graduate or GED equivalent required.
Strong communication skills, both verbal and written, including accurate grammar and spelling.
Attention to detail, analysis and organizational skills.
Strong database search skills, including development of search logic and strategies.
Ability to accurately type 35-40 wpm.
Strong interpersonal skills, team player able to work in a fast-paced environment.
Strong customer service skills, including understanding and responding quickly to a variety of inquiries.
Ability to work under pressure and meet project deadlines.
Experience with Microsoft Office is required.
Willingness to adapt to and learn new technology, software programs, and upgrades.
Excellent grammar, proofreading and organizational skills.
Ability to communicate clearly and handle stressful situations in a professional manner and multi-task as well as follow-up timely.
Willingness to work in a team-oriented environment.
Ability to understand and follow work instructions with minimal supervision.
Maintain excellent attendance and timely arrival.
Demonstrate flexibility.
Availability for overtime when required.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree is preferred.
Experience with Intapp products is preferred.

Responsibilities

Perform comprehensive research, analysis, and documentation of potential conflicts of interest associated with new business intake in a timely manner.
Perform conflict of interest searches on incoming lateral attorneys in a timely manner. Provide detailed analysis of potential conflicts of interest to Conflicts Attorneys as appropriate.
Communicate with firm attorneys to determine whether clients remain current clients of the firm and, if applicable, update the records to reflect former client status. Review client/matter name changes for potential conflicts of interest.
Enter conflict information on parties in the conflict records as requested by conflicts manager and conflicts attorneys.
Enter and update records in the firm’s conflict database regarding conflict notices, newly hired attorneys, fiduciary relationships of firm employees, or other information as necessary.
Run project-driven searches (e.g., merger with other firm lawyers, RFP requests, onboarding portable new clients, and high-volume party searches).
Respond to administrative intake questions received from attorneys and professional staff on behalf of the Conflicts Department in a timely manner.
Work with the Business Intake and Accounting team as well as other departments to streamline, audit, or finalize the opening of new matters or reopening of existing matters.
Audit conflicts check submittits.
Produce, review, and circulate daily reports regarding submitted conflicts checks and new matters opened.
Assist with other special projects, tasks, and/or Intapp CBI support as assigned.
Maintain regular and consistent attendance and punctuality. Adhere to schedule by being timely on breaks, lunches, and meetings.

Benefits

First Stop Health Telemedicine: Speak with a licensed physician or mental health counselor 24/7, consultations covered by the firm.
TELUS Health Employee Assistance Program: Receive support with mental, financial, physical, and emotional wellbeing.
Voluntary Pet Insurance.
Milk Stork: Virtual lactation consulting, breast milk shipping and nutritional testing covered by the firm.
Wellness Benefits: Peloton App, Headspace App.
Health insurance with an optional HSA.
Dental insurance.
Vision care.
Telemedicine and virtual short term solution based counseling services.
Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts.
Sick time.
Employee assistance program.