Conflicts Analyst

Kilpatrick, a large international law firm, is seeking a Conflicts Analyst for our Conflicts Department in our Denver, Atlanta, Dallas, Houston or Washington DC office. This position will be part of our team of attorneys, paralegals and support staff providing a high level of service to both internal and external clients.

About the role

The Conflicts Analyst is responsible for performing and analyzing specific Conflict of Interest research and corresponding Conflicts results and/or assessments regarding new business and lateral hire searches for incoming attorneys.

Responsibilities

• Reviews all complex searches and new attorney questionnaires for immediate conflicts.
• Conducts research in the firm’s conflicts database and commercial database services including both simple and complex searches on personal and corporate names for the purpose of determining whether actual or potential conflicts exist.
• Prepares clear and concise reports explaining the results of specific conflicts searches, and highlighting areas of potential conflict.
• Reviews conflict reports with the requesting attorney (if requested).
• Provides training, coaching and mentoring for Conflicts Analyst and communicate with team members concerning work related matters and provide assistance as needed.

Requirements

• College Degree or equivalent experience.
• Minimum of two years in law firm conflicts and/or new business intake role.
• Prior experience utilizing automated conflicts system.
• Prior experience utilizing Intapp Open is preferred.
• Advanced oral and written communication skills, including the ability to understand, analyze, interpret, and prepare complex reports and converse authoritatively with lawyers about conflicts issues.
• Strong analytical, interpersonal, and organizational skills required.
• Ability to work productively with firm personnel at all levels.
• Ability to work under pressure, manage multiple priorities, and work within tight deadlines.
• Proficiency using on-line research tools such as Lexis, Standard & Poor’s Capital IQ, the Internet, and various other business/financial resources.
• Excellent writing skills are required.

Benefits

• Multi-faceted health benefit package including medical, dental, and vision.
• Life insurance, short term disability plans and retirement plans.
• Holidays and paid time off.
• Hybrid work schedules combining in office work days as well as remote work days.

Pay

• Denver and Washington D.C.: $34.87 to $39.49 per hour.
• Atlanta, Houston and Dallas: $33.33 to $37.95 per hour.