Conflicts & Risk Analyst

Boston or Washington, DC

The Finance Department has an immediate opening for a Conflicts & Risk Analyst in either our Boston or Washington, DC office. We are looking for a detail oriented professional to help facilitate all aspects of the firm’s client / matter intake processes and procedures. The position will report to the Supervisor, Conflicts & Intake.

Responsibilities

• Research, identify and assist in resolving conflicts of interest for new clients and matters, as well as for lateral hires, marketing requests and other requests as assigned.
• Assist in due diligence reviews for financial and compliance purposes.
• Conduct thorough reviews of and track workflow of intake forms and engagement letters.
• Assist with the development and implementation of formal guidelines detailing conflict processes and procedures.
• Assist in opening and maintaining client/matter files.
• Other related tasks as so required. 

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Minimum of 3 years of legal intake and conflicts experience required in a high-volume automated environment or equivalent experience as a legal professional or JD.
• Ideally the candidate would have knowledge of US ethical rules of professional conduct as they relate to conflicts of interest.
• Computer skills including, but not limited to, legal accounting/billing systems, familiarity with web-based research for conflict checking purposes.
• Knowledge of legal search databases and accurate typing skills.
• Familiarity with Aderant Expert strongly preferred.
• Strong customer service and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.