Trustpoint.One is pleased to partner with an AmLaw 200 law firm in its search for a Conflicts Analyst. This is a full-time, hybrid, direct hire role out of the Firm's Chicago offices.
Responsibilities of the Conflicts Analyst include but are not limited to:
- Conduct conflicts searches for new business and potential lateral matters using the firm’s internal electronic database.
- Analyze and communicate search results to attorneys and suggest resolution of potential conflicts.
- Perform comprehensive corporate research to determine corporate affiliations and relationships.
- Work collaboratively with Conflicts Counsel, Conflicts Attorneys, General Counsel, firm attorneys and the conflicts team to assist in conflicts resolution.
- Draft engagement letters, conflict waivers and ethical screen memorandums for review.
- Assist in the ongoing review, reconciliation and clean-up of the firm’s existing client/matter information and conflicts database.
- Provide outstanding customer service to legal assistants and firm attorneys.
- Must have ability and willingness to work remotely outside of normal business hours as needed.
Qualifications of the Conflicts Analyst include but are not limited to:
- 2+ years of experience working in a law firm conflicts department (using Intapp is strongly preferred) or equivalent conflicts software.
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Working knowledge of professional responsibility and legal ethics rules pertaining to conflicts.
- Ability to successfully multi-task while providing an accurate work product in a high-volume, fast-paced work environment.
- Ability to think critically, independently and decisively.
- Ability to take initiative and adapt to changes in workflow, processes and procedures.
- Ability to work effectively in a team atmosphere.
- Strong interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to scale communications to all levels within the firm and translate complex issues into simple concepts.
All candidates must be able to work at a computer screen for a sustained amount of time. Infrequent lifting and carrying up to 30 pounds.
Salary Range is $60-75k, commensurate with experience; comprehensive benefits package; discretionary bonuses.
This is an excellent opportunity to work with a collegial, AmLaw firm where attorneys value their support staff! This Firm has longevity, and people tend to stay for a reason!
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