Conflicts Analyst
About The Position
The Conflicts Analyst is responsible for assisting in the identification of potential conflicts of interest by conducting database research, analyzing client and matter information, and ensuring compliance with the firm’s policies and procedures regarding conflicts clearance and client intake. This role involves reviewing new business intake requests, researching corporate histories, maintaining conflicts databases, and preparing reports to support the firm’s risk management efforts. The Conflicts Analyst plays a crucial role in maintaining the integrity of the firm’s conflicts and client matter database by ensuring accurate and timely data entry and recordkeeping.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree preferred (law, business, or a related field)
- Prior legal industry experience, compliance, or risk management is a plus
- Strong analytical and research skills with a keen eye for detail
- Ability to assess potential conflicts based on corporate relationships, legal matters, and ethical considerations
- Proficiency with legal research tools and Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook)
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present research findings clearly and concisely
- Strong organizational and time-management skills to handle multiple tasks and meet deadlines
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgment when handling sensitive information
- Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced legal environment
Responsibilities
- Perform comprehensive conflicts searches using the firm’s database to identify potential conflicts of interest between new and existing clients and matters
- Review and analyze client and matter information, including corporate structures, affiliations, and legal issues, to assess potential conflicts
- Conduct research on companies, individuals, and other entities using legal research tools to identify relevant relationships and potential conflicts
- Maintain and update the conflicts database with accurate client and matter details
- Review new business intake forms and related documentation, including conflict reports, engagement agreements, and waivers, to ensure accuracy, completeness, and compliance with firm policies
- Prepare detailed conflict reports and summaries for review
- Identify and flag potential conflicts, escalating issues to the Conflicts Supervisor for final review and resolution as needed
- Ensure that all executed engagement agreements, conflict waivers, outside counsel guidelines, and ethical wall memoranda are properly recorded and stored in the firm’s administrative document repository
- Assist in the development and improvement of conflicts procedures and best practices to enhance efficiency and accuracy in conflicts clearance
- Stay up to date with industry trends, legal ethics rules, and firm policies regarding conflicts of interest and client intake
- Perform additional projects and administrative tasks as assigned
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Number of Employees
1-10 employees
