Conflicts Analyst - LA

Consultative Search Group•Los Angeles, CA

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About The Position

A global law firm is seeking a Conflicts Analyst to support its Conflicts (New Business and Lateral New Hire) and Engagement Management function. The analyst 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 role calls for collaboration, careful attention to detail, problem solving, and professional communication 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.
Comfort communicating 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 law-firm conflicts analysis experience involving new business reviews or lateral new-hire reviews 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 for distribution to attorneys and other personnel.
Analyze new business conflict-search requests and work with attorneys and assistants to obtain clear, precise information for conflict checks and new business intake forms.
Oversee conflicts reviews for lateral attorney and new-hire candidates, including assisting with conflicts questionnaires, overseeing Conflicts Researchers preparing reports, analyzing and summarizing reports, coordinating with Conflicts Attorneys and 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 Office of the General Counsel guidelines developed with the Firm’s Conflicts Attorneys.
Update and input data into conflicts and financial databases, using internal and external information resources to verify accuracy.
Discuss conflicts 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 new-hire conflicts promptly and identify potential issues for review.
Respond accurately, confidently, professionally, and promptly to department email inquiries.
Assist with development and training of other team members.
Complete special projects as assigned.