Conflicts Analyst

About the role

Butler Snow LLP is seeking a Conflicts Analyst to join their team. This position is open to remote work and offers the opportunity to deepen your conflicts expertise while supporting critical firm operations.

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.
• Occasionally cover periodic after hours/weekend On Call shifts at the discretion of the General Counsel’s Office.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required, 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.
• 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.
• Demonstrate commitment to 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.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Demonstrate commitment to 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.

Skills

• 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.
• Demonstrate commitment to 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.

Benefits

• 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