Conflicts Analyst - Newport Beach

Consultative Search Group•Newport Beach, CA

22h

About The Position

The Conflicts Analyst supports the firm’s Conflicts (New Business and Lateral New Hire) and Engagement Management function. The role works closely with attorneys and the Conflicts and Engagement Management team to identify, review, analyze, and resolve ethical and business-related conflicts of interest. The successful candidate will be detail-oriented, collaborative, able to solve problems, and professional when communicating with attorneys and support staff.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree required.
Strong analytical and organizational skills and acute attention to detail.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Ability to communicate comfortably and professionally with attorneys, support staff, and new hire candidates to obtain information relevant to conflicts clearance and provide excellent customer service.
Ability to manage multiple projects with competing priorities and meet frequent deadlines.
Willingness to work flexible and extended hours as needed, including weekend coverage.

Nice To Haves

At least three years of conflicts analysis involving new business reviews or lateral new hire reviews at a law firm is preferred.
At least three years of experience with Intapp Open, Intapp Walls, NetDocs, or another risk management application is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

Prepare and finalize conflict check reports using the firm’s automated conflicts database and distribute them to attorneys and other personnel.
Analyze new business conflict search requests and work with attorneys and assistants to obtain information needed to complete conflict checks and new business intake forms.
Oversee conflicts reviews for lateral attorney and new hire candidates, including assisting candidates with questionnaires, overseeing researchers preparing reports, analyzing and summarizing reports, coordinating with sponsoring attorneys, and resolving potential conflicts involving attorneys representing current clients.
Research prospective clients and related corporate entities using internal and external databases, and provide attorneys with concise summaries of steps needed to address potential conflicts or high-profile issues under applicable guidelines.
Update and enter information into conflicts and financial databases, using internal and external resources to verify accuracy.
Discuss conflict reports and attorney responses requiring further review with Conflicts Attorneys, and suggest resolutions.
Follow up with team members, attorneys, and assistants to resolve new business and lateral hiring conflicts promptly and identify potential new issues for review.
Respond accurately, confidently, professionally, and promptly to department email inquiries.
Assist with developing and training other team members.
Complete special projects as assigned.