Nationwide: Conflicts Analyst

National law firm is seeking a candidate for a fully remote Conflicts Analyst position. The analyst will work closely with the Conflicts Supervisor, Conflicts Manager, members of the Conflicts Department and the Firmwide Managing Partner to support attorneys with opening new matters as well as onboarding new attorneys. Candidates must have at least one year of legal conflicts experience.

Candidates must reside in a state where WSHB has an office (see below) – no exceptions.

WSHB has offices in the following states: Alabama, Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Michigan, Nevada, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, Washington

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Research prospective clients and other entities in internal databases and external references consistent with established department procedures.
• Provide clear and well written summaries of potential conflicts issues and possible resolutions to attorneys using established guidelines.
• Regularly consult with the Supervisor and Manager to discuss conflicts reports and responses from attorneys that require additional review and suggest resolutions.
• Follows up in a timely manner with attorneys and assistants to ensure resolution of conflicts issues.
• Responds accurately to department email inquiries in a timely fashion.
• Completes special projects as assigned.
• Be available for overtime as needed.

Knowledge, Skills, and Experience:

• This position requires critical thinking, strong analytical and organizational skills, as well as good attention to detail.
• Ability to work individually, as well as part of a team.
• Comfortable communicating with Supervisor, Manager, attorneys, and support staff.
• Prior conflicts experience with a law firm, a professional service, or academic environment is preferred.
• Experience with Outlook, iManage, Aderant software (Conflicts Web Browser, Expert Assistant, and Expert), S&P Capital IQ, Thomson Reuters’ Company Investigator is a plus.

Benefits include:

• A competitive salary package, including the potential for bonuses
• Insurance including medical, dental, vision, disability, life, and a flexible spending account
• 401(k) retirement plan
• PTO and paid sick time
• A flexible work from home policy
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program

Please send your resume to [email protected].

At least one year of legal conflicts experience; must reside in a state where WSHB has an office; strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills; ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Key Responsibilities

• researching conflicts
• summarizing issues
• consulting with attorneys

Skills & Tools

Microsoft Outlook, iManage, Aderant, S&P Capital IQ, Thomson Reuters Company Investigator

Job Details

• Category: Legal and Compliance
• Seniority: Entry Level
• Commitment: Full Time
• Workplace: Remote — Alabama or Arizona or California or Colorado or Connecticut or Florida or Georgia or Illinois or Louisiana or Massachusetts or Michigan or Nevada or New Jersey or New York or North Carolina or Oregon or Pennsylvania or Rhode Island or South Carolina or Tennessee or Texas or Virginia or Washington
• Languages: English

Benefits

• Generous paid time off
• Retirement plan

About Wood Smith Henning & Berman LLP

A national law firm providing legal services and conflict analysis. — Industry: Consulting Services