Conflicts Analyst, AmLaw100 (REMOTE)

• Firm: AmLaw200
• Location: REMOTE, NJ ONLY
• Pay: $75,000 - $85,000 with additional OT and Bonus
• Position: Conflicts Analyst

In this capacity, the Conflicts Assistant will:

• Review and process incoming requests for conflict searches, new clients, new matters, related parties, and other firm business.
• Conduct comprehensive research and database searches using IntApp, D&B, CapitalIQ, and related firm systems and research tools.
• Analyze search results to identify potential issues, including possible conflicts rising from affiliates and corporate relationships.
• Differentiate relevant hits from false positives and clearly summarize findings for review.
• Ensure reports and intake requests are complete and accurate and work directly with assistants and attorneys to close information gaps and obtain missing information.
• Thoroughly research affiliations, family relationships, adverse parties, subsidiaries, parent companies, and other related entities.
• Assist with recommending resolution strategies, including waivers, consents, ethical walls, engagement terms, matter restrictions, and other risk mitigation measures.
• Prepare clear analyst summaries, conflict reports, and related communications.
• Monitor outstanding items for thorough processing and follow up to ensure proper closing of searches, database items, and requests that are no longer needed.
• Maintain complete and accurate records of research, analysis, decisions, approvals, and resolution steps.
• Apply firm policies, professional responsibility rules, and established procedures consistently while recognizing matters requiring escalation.
• Coordinate with Matter Maintenance, Records, Finance, Billing, Recruiting, and other departments as needed.

Requirement/Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
• Prior conflicts, new business intake, or similar risk management experience
• Experience analyzing and resolving potential conflicts within a law firm environment
• Knowledge of current client, former client, lateral hire, positional, and business conflicts
• Experience using conflicts, intake, and workflow software applications such as IntApp
• Working knowledge of databases and reporting as they relate to conflicts and intake
• Experience with corporate research tools such as Capital IQ, Westlaw, and D&B