[Remote] Conflicts Analyst

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Butler Snow LLP is seeking a Conflicts Analyst to support its General Counsel’s department in a fast-paced legal environment. The role conducts conflict searches, analyzes potential issues, processes new client and matter intake documentation, maintains conflict data, and communicates findings to attorneys, leadership, and other relevant parties.

Responsibilities

• Conduct conflict of interest searches for attorneys and administrative staff using internal systems and external research databases
• Enter, review, analyze, and maintain conflict and new matter data in accordance with firm policies and procedures
• Review workflow requests including detailed understanding of the submissions to ensure key information is included for appropriate processing
• Research individual and corporate entities to identify relationships and potential conflicts
• Review conflicts reports for accuracy and completeness, evaluate potential issues, and clear conflicts when appropriate
• Escalate unresolved or significant issues and follow up with attorneys and/or management as needed
• Review and process new client and matter intake documentation prior to opening
• Respond to conflict check inquiries and provide system and status support to firm personnel
• Ensure timely processing of requests by coordinating with team members and meeting deadlines
• Responsible for covering periodic after hours/weekend On Call shifts at the discretion of the General Counsel’s Office

Skills

• Bachelor's degree required
• Exceptional knowledge of legal conflicts and related ethical rules, with sound judgment and discretion in handling confidential information
• Strong analytical, critical thinking, and decision-making skills, with the ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent organizational skills and meticulous attention to detail
• Ability to organize and prioritize numerous tasks and complete under time constraints
• Ability to perform effectively with moderate supervision and within established time limits and on-going deadlines
• Ability to ask for and accept direction, while taking ownership of and resolving issues
• Demonstrate commitment to skill progression and consistent improvement of the quality of work product
• Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively and professionally with attorneys, staff, and colleagues at all levels
• Demonstrated customer service focus and professionalism in a legal or professional services environment
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and web-based applications, with strong computer, research, and proofreading skills
• With a minimum of three years of conflicts experience in the legal industry preferred
• J.D. is a plus
• Previous experience with Aderant and/or Intapp preferred

Benefits

• Open to remote work
• Medical, Dental and Vision with wellness component
• Free Telehealth coverage
• Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Pet Insurance
• 401K and profit sharing (after completion of eligibility requirements)
• Generous Paid Time Off Plus Paid Holidays
• Tuition Reimbursement
• In-house training and development
• The opportunity to work in a collaborative environment
• Ability to grow professionally and personally

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