Conflict Analyst

About the role

Bond, Schoeneck & King, PLLC, a law firm of 300 attorneys in over 30 practice groups, is accepting applications for a full-time Conflict Analyst to support our New Business Intake department working in either our Syracuse or Long Island, NY office locations. Our Conflict Analysts share the same level of commitment to excellence and client service that is the hallmark of our firm. Bond’s offer of employment are contingent on: completion of a satisfactory background check, completion of a satisfactory reference check, and completion of a satisfactory conflicts check.

Responsibilities

• Perform conflict of interest searches for attorneys and staff to determine whether or not Firm may accept new clients and matters under prevailing ethical rules, applicable law, and internal policies
• Collaborate with attorneys and staff to identify all parties involved in new client engagements, including individuals, groups, governments, and business entities
• Analyze findings and present results in a timely and organized fashion
• Conduct research in internal and external databases to identify any additional parties relevant to the conflict assessment, including corporate tree analysis
• Answer internal calls and respond to inquiries from attorneys and staff regarding status of new matter engagements and conflict clearance
• Handle confidential information discreetly and maintain high levels of professionalism
• Assist in data maintenance projects to ensure accuracy of Firm’s conflict system
• Assist recruiting with lateral hire conflict checks
• Performs other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Prior experience utilizing automated conflicts and/or workflow systems preferred
• Interpersonal communication skills necessary to maintain effective relationships with attorneys, clients, and staff and ability to interact with all levels of personnel in a professional manner
• Experience working in a professional or legal office environment
• Reliable, punctual, and professional
• Willingness to learn and adapt to Firm needs
• Strong computer, research, analytical, and proofreading skills
• Strong oral and written communication skills and ability to solicit and communicate information effectively and professionally
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to work in a team environment
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks and work in a fast-paced environment under pressure with tight deadlines

Pay

For our Syracuse, NY location, this position's salary range is between $50,000 to $60,000. For our Melville, NY location, this position’s salary range is $60,000 to $72,000. This position is open to various locations, and compensation will be adjusted based on cost of living. Across all locations, salary ranges are negotiable depending on years of experience.