Conflicts Analyst
About the role
At Seyfarth, we understand that great people are the key to our success, and we provide the opportunities to match. If you join us, you’ll work with state-of-the-art technology in a friendly and professional environment, and we will continue to invest in your professional development. If you want the freedom to grow at a firm that is invested in your future, keep reading.
As a Conflicts Analyst, you will utilize Intapp Open conflicts software and online research tools to generate accurate reports on the firm’s prior involvement with parties involved in potential new business. You should have familiarity with legal terminology used for common business structures. You must be highly attentive to detail and have the ability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment and must possess effective communication skills with the ability to work with all levels of staff and attorneys utilizing tact and diplomacy.
Note: This position is not available for individuals living or working in New York City.
Responsibilities
- Work with firm leadership, partners, and business colleagues on a variety of requests and projects.
- Generate new business conflicts of interest reports according to department procedures, utilizing Intapp Open conflicts software and available online research tools.
- Have a working knowledge of all department standard operating procedures and understand conflicts request workflow.
- Understand basic conflicts of interest principles as taught by the National Conflicts Manager and Conflicts Attorneys.
- Demonstrate sound judgment in managing your assignments in relation to firm and department priorities.
- Have the ability to interpret and analyze information.
- Demonstrate ability to compile, review, filter, synthesize, and determine logical conclusions or recommendations based on data and information which is varied in content and format.
- Be a self-starter; able to work with a diverse team in a fast-paced environment; and exercise independent judgment in performing all aspects of your assignments.
- Perform preliminary analysis of conflicts search results, for review by a Conflicts Attorney.
- Other responsibilities as required.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree highly preferred.
- At least three years’ experience in conflicts in a law firm setting, required.
- Proficiency with relational conflicts databases, such as Intapp Open or LegalKey.
- Proficiency in the use of online corporate research databases, such as Dun & Bradstreet and Capital IQ.
- Proficiency with Microsoft programs including Outlook, Word, and Excel and the ability to learn new software is required.
- Experience working with PDF software is a plus.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Benefits
Seyfarth provides competitive salary and benefits at all levels, and our culture embraces the entrepreneurial spirit of its professionals like no other firm. Our professional staff are a collaborative team, helping to define the unique client experience offered by the firm. We understand that it takes more than attorneys to build a successful legal practice; everyone participates in our commitment to excellence.
- Paid time off
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) plan
- Annual merit increase and bonus pay eligibility
Pay
Salary ranges vary by location (based on a 35‑hour work week):
- Boston, MA: $70,000 – $78,000 annually
- Chicago, IL: $70,000 – $76,000 annually
- Los Angeles, CA: $75,000 – $80,000 annually
- San Francisco, CA: $78,000 – $83,000 annually
- Seattle, WA: $74,000 – $80,000 annually
- Washington, DC: $74,000 – $80,000 annually
This is the lowest to highest salary we in good faith believe we would pay for this role in the locations listed above at the time of this posting. An employee’s pay within the salary range will be based on numerous factors including, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, experience, skills, geographical location and business or organizational needs.
Schedule
Full‑time, 35‑hour work week.
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