Conflicts Clearing Analyst

Job Description:

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Review intake requests to ensure clarity regarding the matter for the new or existing client.
• Review and analyze conflicts of interest reports, and conduct research utilizing the firm’s conflicts databases, external sources and other resources, to help identify any potential conflicts.
• Prepare concise summary reports for the relevant attorneys identifying potential conflicts issues that require attention and possible resolution, and follow-up with attorneys to ensure prompt resolution of conflicts issues, including whether waivers may be required.
• Assist with drafting and reviewing waiver letters and engagement letter provisions to ensure they adequately address conflicts scenarios, as well as follow-up to ensure waivers are obtained as necessary. Establish information screens where required.
• Identify and escalate conflicts and unresolved issues to the Senior Conflicts Attorney and other members of the Office of General Counsel.

Job Requirements:

Requirements:

• Excellent oral and written communication skills; must be able to articulate conflicts issues accurately, clearly and succinctly.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities needed to address complex conflicts questions.
• Must have strong organizational skills and be extremely detail oriented; issue-tracking, follow-up and resolution skills are essential.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, demanding, deadline-driven environment and to respond appropriately to shifting priorities.
• Aptitude for quickly learning about the Firm’s practice areas and how conflicts issues play out in each of those practices.
• Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively.
• Flexibility to work nights and weekends as needed to assist with urgent matters.

     Specific Technical Knowledge

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office programs.
• Ability to learn new software programs a must.

     Experience Requirements

•  Previous conflicts analysis, research, and resolution experience.

 Preferred Requirements:

• Familiarity with iManage Conflicts Management/Elegrity, S&P Capital IQ, D&B Hoovers.