Conflicts Analyst

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The Conflicts Analyst is responsible for the review of incoming new business intake requests for potential conflicts of interest in accordance with firm policy, including review of such requests for accuracy and completeness. The Analyst will perform research using multiple online sources and will work closely with other members of the Conflicts/Intake team, as well as firm attorneys and their assistants, to prepare and analyze conflict check reports generated using Elite 3E.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Prepare accurate and timely conflicts search results generated from Elite 3E, including analysis and evaluation of the conflict check report.

Work with attorneys and assistants to obtain clear information necessary to perform accurate and complete conflict searches and identify potential conflict issues.

Collaborate closely with the Conflicts/Intake team to review responses from attorneys that require additional review, suggest resolutions to potential conflict issues, and provide attorneys with clear and concise summaries of required steps to address potential issues.

Follow up with attorneys, assistants, and other team members when necessary to ensure the timely resolution of potential conflicts.

Perform research on prospective clients and other parties using a variety of electronic databases and the internet to ensure data integrity for accurate conflicts analysis.

Assist with various other projects and initiatives, as needed, including with respect to lateral hires and implementation of ethical walls.

Maintain confidentiality in accordance with the firm’s policies and procedures.

All other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Education and/or Experience

High school diploma or equivalent required, bachelor’s degree preferred.

1-5 years of previous conflicts and/or law firm experience (or in areas directly applicable to the duties described above, such as paralegal/legal assistant) preferred.

Technical Skills

Knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Word required.

Experience with Outlook and Elite 3E a plus.

Typing speed of 40 wpm and ability to do data entry for extensive periods of time.

Ability to file alphabetically and numerically.

Additional Abilities

Excellent oral and written communication skills, including ability to effectively present or convey information, utilize analytical thought processes, and understand verbal/written instructions.

Ability to investigate and analyze current activities and/or information involving readily available data and deriving logical conclusions and recommendations.

Ability to make decisions based on general policies and procedures.

Ability to multi-task and prioritize assignments in order to meet deadlines.

Takes initiative to identify opportunities for improvements to own work.

Ability to produce high quality work that is both accurate and neat.

Supports firm policies and procedures in all areas.

Ability to adapt to new systems, processes and procedures.

Ability to respond promptly and consistently to requests from attorneys, clients, vendors and staff.

Excellent organizational, tracking and follow-up skills.

Identifies problems or deviations from standard practices and effectively brings to the attention of supervisors for resolution.

Ability to exercise discretion and diplomacy in handling sensitive and confidential information.

Maintains a positive, courteous and professional demeanor.

Ability to operate office equipment including computers, photocopy and scanning machines.

Work Environment and Physical Requirements

Physical requirements include:

Ability to sit, stand, stoop and reach for up to eight or more hours per day.

Repetitive motions: substantial movements (motions) of the wrists, hands and/or fingers.

Infrequent lifting/moving of files or boxes weighing up to 45 lbs.

Occasionally required to bend, crouch or kneel.