Conflicts Analyst

About the role

Vedder's Chicago Office is seeking a Conflicts Analyst. The working hours of this position will be 11:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for new business conflicts checks on a daily basis with exposure to lateral hire conflicts checks on as needed basis
• Data entry, search, and analysis of conflicts data as supplied by secretaries, attorneys, marketing and other administrative support staff into the Firm's conflicts and new business intake system
• Understand the business intake and conflicts search process in accordance with Firm policies and procedures
• Conduct exhaustive research via internal and external sources on all related parties, affiliates, lateral hire candidate, and major organizational relationships of and investments made by Firm attorneys. Verify that all searching is comprehensive and adhere to established standards and procedures
• Prepare and analyze reports and effectively summarize conflict check results in collaboration with the Conflicts Supervisor and/or Senior Conflicts Manager
• Articulate potential issues and follow-up on conflict issues with attorneys and others
• Maintain a working knowledge of technology relating to new business intake and conflicts and effectively create workflow changes in the system
• Assign new matter numbers, ensure that all waiver and engagement letters are being collected and erect ethical walls as necessary
• Respond to all inquiries made by secretaries and attorneys relating to intake and conflicts
• Assume any other duties/special projects as assigned by the Conflicts Supervisor or Senior Conflicts Manager. Work after hours or weekends, as needed

Qualifications & Required Experience

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant information management or legal studies discipline is strongly preferred
• Minimum of two years' experience in conducting legal research preferred
• Previous experience in a law firm, professional services or consulting firm in processing new business and/or conflicts of interest is strongly desired

Skills & Competencies

• Knowledge of research databases
• Advanced internet skills, and exceptional attention to detail
• Working knowledge of the Model Rules of Professional Conduct pertaining to business intake and conflicts
• Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent professional work ethic, initiative and customer service
• Excellent analytical skills
• Ability to work independently
• Ability to work with tight deadlines