Conflicts Analyst

New York, NY

9:30am to 5:30pm

Summary

The Conflicts Analyst will support the Conflict Department’s day-to-day tasks of conflicts of interest clearance, supporting the firm’s internal clients, as well as assisting with special projects related to the firm’s professional responsibility, compliance and conflicts initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Conducts research as necessary on new clients and other parties.
• Utilizing corporate databases to determine shareholders and substantial owners.
• Performs conflicts searches and requests within LegalKey and the New Business Intake system.
• Utilize current policies and procedures as guiding principles to provide preliminary conflict assessment.
• Assists with maintenance of all conflicts related databases.
• Assists in maintenance engagement letter files.
• Coordinates daily flow of conflicts-related work in the department in order to ensure that high quality and rapid turnaround time are maintained.
• Assists with opening of new matters, updating matters, and closing matters.
• Assists with report generation, and all other administrative functions in the department as necessary.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree.
• 2-3 years of legal conflicts or law firm equivalent experience required.
• Knowledge of various external corporate affiliate databases.
• Excellent interpersonal and problem-solving skills.
• Strong analytical skills.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Strong team player who also works well individually.
• Ability to multi-task, make decisions and deliver results efficiently under time pressures.
• Ability to work well with staff at all levels of the firm.
• Detail-oriented and interested in results—consistently meets deadlines and finishes projects.
• Proficient at identifying priorities and knowing when to escalate issues.
• Flexible- able to respond quickly and positively to shifting demands of the department.
• Provide after-hours support on a rotating basis.
• Facile with technology tools and able to master new applications quickly.