Conflicts & Risk Analyst

New York, NY or Washington DC

Reports to: Director of Business Relations

The Finance Department has an immediate opening for a Conflicts & Risk Analyst in our New York 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 Director of Business Relations.

Responsibilities

• Research, identify and assist in resolving conflicts of interest for new clients and matters, as well as for new hires, attorney surveys, marketing requests and additional parties on existing matters;
• Assist in client due diligence reviews for financial and compliance purposes;
• Conduct thorough reviews of and track Workflow intake forms and engagement letters;
• Confirm new matter terms match the corresponding Workflow approval and engagement letter terms;
• Assist in opening and maintaining client/matter files in Elite;
• Development and delivery of staff training on intake process and procedures;
• Assist with the development, documentation, and implementation of formal guidelines detailing intake and conflict processes and procedures; and
• Other related tasks as so required..

 Qualifications

• University graduate with a minimum of 3 years of legal intake and conflicts experience required in a high volume automated environment;
• 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 databases and accurate typing skill Familiarity with Elite Enterprise strongly preferred;
• Strong customer service and interpersonal skills;
• Excellent written and oral communication skills;
• Attention to detail, ability to prioritize assignments and move quickly from one to another;
• Ability to work extended hours on a short-term and limited basis to accommodate short-term activity spikes and urgent requests;
• Team player.