What are the responsibilities and job description for the Conflicts Analyst position at JCW Group?
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a growing team at one of the largest, and most advanced global law firms.
This role requires individuals comfortable working a non-traditional work schedule. The proposed schedule would be 5 days per week from 9.30am-5.30pm, with 3 weekday shifts and 2 weekend shifts (Saturday and Sunday). The 3 weekday shifts would be on-site in office, with the 2 weekend shifts remote.
Department Overview
The role of the Conflicts team is to process requests from partners to accept new legal matters, in particular, performing conflicts checks on each new matter (for both new and existing clients), and lateral hires.
Responsibilities
- Provide partners with meaningful and concise conflicts reports with analytical reviews for their final approval.
- Identify potential conflicts issues and assist in conflicts resolutions.
- Perform corporate research on all entities provided in the conflicts check request.
- Perform the research and analysis of conflicts checks submitted in the Intapp database.
- Respond to inquiries about the context of conflicts reports and provide guidance to partners in interpreting this information.
- Assist in maintaining the integrity of the new business intake workflow and the conflicts database by verifying information on the new client/matter forms.
- Coordinate the running of large-scale conflicts checks and other special projects.
- Building and developing relationships with key partners, business services professionals, and other key practice members.
Requirements
- Strong analytical skills are essential.
- 2 years demonstrable conflicts experience with a large international law firm
- Proven competency in prioritizing client demands.
- Attention to detail, ability to work under pressure and manage conflicting deadlines at speed.
If you meet the above requirements and would like to learn more, please apply or contact Paul.McGuinness@jcwresourcing.com