Conflict Analyst - Global Capability Center

Description

• Responsible for running timely, accurate and thoughtful conflict searches daily for preliminary checks on potential matters, on formally submitted new business and new clients
• Manage daily updates for existing matter by adding additional parties to the memo and the Conflicts database
• Exceptional organizational skills; demonstrated communication skills; ability to work within a team; detail oriented
• Responsible for vetting all information that comes into the department (i.e. requests to the department to reopen matters, new business for either new or existing clients, preliminary conflict check requests)
• Maintain and update conflicts database Liaise with attorneys and business representatives by telephone, e-mail or in person to obtain information on new clients and matters
• Must be available for occasional/scheduled after-hour and weekend projects and rotational on-call remote shifts.

• 0-3 year of experience working in a legal/law department environment; conflicts experience preferred.
• Excellent communication skills (particularly written). The ability to approach individuals at all levels within the firm by telephone, email correspondence or in person with confidence and clarity.
• The ability to solve problems in a methodical, practical way.
• Ability to multi-task, follow-up/follow through, be thorough, prioritize and pay close attention to detail are required.
• Responsive to the demands of lawyers and an ability to work under pressure
• Must be able to function seamlessly in a time sensitive environment (i.e. handle urgent/rush requests, without sacrificing quality)
• Must be customer service oriented
• Takes compliance with ABA mandates on ethics and hedging risks regarding conflicts of interest seriously; understands their importance
• Knowledge of Outlook, Excel, Word is required
• Understanding and utilization of Boolean search operands and techniques are required