Conflicts Analyst

Job Type

Full-time

Description

The Conflicts Analyst is responsible for conducting thorough conflict checks for new clients, matters, and lateral hires, analyzing reports to identify potential conflicts of interest, and collaborating with attorneys to resolve issues. This role involves developing and implementing conflict resolution strategies, maintaining detailed records, and ensuring compliance with firm policies and ethical standards.

Primary Job Duties:

• Perform comprehensive conflict checks for new clients, matters, and lateral hires using the firm's software.
• Analyze conflicts reports to identify potential conflicts of interest, including issues related to prior representations, adverse parties, and confidential information.
• Collaborate with attorneys and other staff members to gather necessary information for conflict analysis.
• Communicate with leadership regarding conflict identification and resolution strategies.
• Assist in developing and implementing conflict resolution plans, including obtaining waivers and implementing ethical screens when necessary.
• Maintain detailed records of conflict process in accordance with firm policies and regulatory requirements.

Key Competencies:

• Communicating - Legal Professionals provide the information required by others in a concise, direct, and unambiguous way. They perceive how the message affects the receiver and strive to ensure that the receiver clearly understands the specifics and function of the message.
• Conflict Management - Legal Professionals address problems openly and objectively and bring substantial conflicts and disagreements into the open with the intention of resolving issues in an unemotional and constructive manner.
• Professionalism - Legal Professionals set high standards and serve as role models for work performance, ethical conduct, and respect for others. They consistently conduct themselves in a manner consistent with generally accepted moral principles and values and within the guidelines and best practices of their profession.
• Planning & Priority Setting - Legal Professionals identify priorities and develop detailed action plans that include objectives, accountabilities, time frames, standards, review stages, and contingencies.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field such as law, business, or finance. A Juris Doctor (JD) or paralegal certification is a plus.
• Previous experience in conflict analysis, preferably within a law firm or legal department setting.
• Strong understanding of legal ethics, confidentiality, and conflicts of interest rules and regulations.
• Excellent analytical skills with the ability to review complex legal information.
• Detail-oriented approach with a commitment to accuracy and thoroughness.
• Effective communication skills, both written and verbal
• Ability to prioritize tasks, manage multiple projects simultaneously, and work in a fast-paced environment