Remote Conflicts Analyst, National Law Firm - Urgent Role

NBI CONFLICTS ANALYST - National Law Firm

National law firm seeks a NBI Conflicts Analyst to join the firm's growing team. The successful candidate will be responsible for the accurate and timely analysis of conflict search results, ethical screening, managing the lateral hire process, and all new business intake matters. This position will report directly to the Risk Manager but will be expected to work with General Counsel and other department heads on a routine basis. The firm has honed a process. The Firm is especially interested in candidates who willingly seek to adapt their experience and knowledge to that process.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Perform and analyze conflict searches for new engagements and identify any potential conflicts of interest with concise conflict reports;
• Review conflict reports and identify conflicts of interest that require further review by attorneys;
• Follow up and assist attorneys with interpreting reports and resolving remaining conflicts;
• Research client entities using several Firm resources to identify additional conflicts of interest;
• Provide guidance to internal clients regarding the policies and procedures of new business intake;
• Ensure new engagements comply with Firm operational policies and procedures;
• Assist the Firm’s General Counsel with issues related to conflicts and new business intake;
• Manage and follow up with daily inquiries regarding new business intake and conflicts of interest in a timely and professional manner;
• Review engagement and retainer letters to ensure compliance with Firm standards and guidelines;
• Perform conflict searches for lateral candidates and follow up with management about the clearance of any potential conflicts;
• Maintain client and matter database information; execute updates in accordance with Firm procedures;
• Execute various changes, corrections, and updates on existing client and matter information;
• Participate in monthly team meetings and collaborate with the team, present relative issues

Qualifications, Skills and Abilities Required:

• Have at least 3 year’s related experience in a law firm
• Ability to work remotely while seamlessly managing responsibilities, providing a high level of follow-up;
• Possess strong research, decision making, proofreading and technical skills;
• Must possess and demonstrate excellent analytical skills and be able to consistently exercise independent judgment;
• Ability to work effectively under pressure;
• Work effectively in a fast-paced environment while prioritizing tasks to meet deadlines;
• Must be flexible and dependable
• Some overtime should be expected

The Firm offers an outstanding benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, 401K, profit sharing, short/long term disability, life insurance, bonuses and much more!