Conflicts Analyst
Akerman LLP · Jacksonville, FL · 3 days ago
Business DevelopmentFull-time
Responsibilities
- Research corporate affiliations of clients and parties using Hoover's/D&B as well as cross reference information using the internet, Secretary of State websites, and other research tools.
- Perform routine conflicts of interest searches by identifying and validating party information; determining appropriate search criteria (Boolean operators); running searches and analyzing results for data to be included or excluded based on the policies and procedures of the General Counsel's Office.
- Verify that all conflicts reports are complete, consistent, accurate, and adhere to established standards and procedures for all conflicts of interest searches performed Firm-wide.
- Assist and respond to attorney and staff requests.
- Aid in maintaining data in Intapp by updating client/matter name changes and adding parties to existing matters.
- Uphold standards for searching and analyses on all requests by implementing and policing standards of accuracy, quality, and thoroughness.
- Be available for urgent and confidential matters and situations, including evenings and weekends (on a rotating schedule).
- Contribute to process, procedure, and technology improvements to provide optimum customer service and efficiency.
- Exhibit proficiency in the understanding and utilization of the conflicts database; including maintenance and updating of the database (required for a senior analyst).
- Review the work of junior analysts on a scheduled basis (required for a senior analyst).
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications & Requirements
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Intapp Intake, Intapp Open, Hoover's/D&B and other research software is preferred (required for senior analyst).
- Strict attention to detail and excellent analytical and organizational skills are a must.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Must be responsible for completing tasks and following through with the resolution of issues; including the ability to meet deadlines and work in a fast paced environment.
- The ideal candidate must interact well with people at all levels with a high degree of accuracy, confidentiality, and professionalism.
- Strong understanding of conflicts-of-interest, business intake procedures in a law firm environment is preferred (required for a senior analyst).
- Four to five years of experience in risk management, research, reference library work, conflicts searching, or related experience is preferred (required for a senior analyst).
- A bachelor’s degree is required.
- Conflicts training will be provided.
Pay
We offer an excellent compensation and benefits package.
Schedule
Typical schedules include 10:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m., 10:30 a.m.–7:30 p.m., or 11:00 a.m.–8:00 p.m. ET.