Conflict Analyst

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 in either our Syracuse or Long Island, NY office locations.

Responsibilities

• Perform conflict of interest searches for attorneys and staff to determine whether or not the 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 the 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 the Firm’s conflict system
• Assist recruiting with lateral hire conflict checks
• Perform 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

• Syracuse, NY location: $50,000 to $60,000
• Melville, NY location: $60,000 to $72,000

Compensation is negotiable depending on years of experience and will be adjusted based on cost of living for other locations.

Bond’s offer of employment is contingent on completion of a satisfactory background check, reference check, and conflicts check.