Conflicts Analyst - Boston, New York, Washington, D.C.

Responsibilities

• Conduct conflict analysis and provide recommendations compliant with the Rules of Professional Conduct, applicable state ethics rules, and engagement terms and relevant client outside counsel guidelines.
• Communicate substantive findings and recommended next steps to Intake Attorneys and firm lawyers.
• Generate and process Intapp requests for new business matters and prepare related conflict reports.
• Perform corporate research to uncover affiliations, subsidiaries, and organizational structures.
• Regularly communicate with lawyers and assistants via email and telephone to obtain additional information required to conduct thorough and accurate conflict searches.
• Maintain thorough documentation of conflict resolution efforts and outcomes.
• Update internal records with relevant information (e.g., matter descriptions, contextual details) to ensure data accuracy and completeness.
• Prioritize incoming requests and collaborate with team members to manage workflow efficiently.
• Review workflow submissions for completeness, accuracy, and compliance with internal standards; monitor and track outstanding items to ensure timely resolution, and update party information and contextual details as needed to maintain accurate and current records.
• Contribute to the ongoing development and refinement of conflicts procedures, protocols, and workflows.
• Support the Supervisors and the team and assist with special projects as assigned.
• Advise Firm personnel on established conflicts and engagement policies and procedures.
• Provide training and mentorship to junior staff members and others, as necessary.
• Assume additional responsibilities as requested.

Qualifications

• A Bachelor’s degree required.
• 3+ years’ professional experience, including a minimum of one year in conflicts in a law firm setting.
• Understanding of the Rules of Professional Conduct, including conflict-of-interest provisions, or the ability to learn them quickly.
• Proficiency with the conflict database Intapp Open, Elite 3E, and iManage.
• Proficiency in the use of online corporate research databases, such as Capital IQ and LexisNexis.
• Demonstrated expertise in legal research and analysis.
• Strong planning, organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills, with exceptional attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively, prioritize effectively, meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment, and adapt to evolving firm strategies.
• High integrity, sound judgment, professionalism, and discretion with confidential information.
• Strong customer service orientation and the ability to build trust and credibility with colleagues at all levels.
• Self-motivated, proactive, and committed to producing high-quality work.
• Possess excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Enthusiastic, proactive, and positive attitude.
• Able to handle confidential matters with discretion.
• High level of integrity and honesty.
• Excellent computer skills, including proficiency in using Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel and PowerPoint. Ability to quickly get up to speed and master new applications and software is critical.
• Flexibility to work overtime when necessary.

Physical Demands

• This position requires sitting or standing for long periods of time and the continuous operation of standard office equipment, such as computers, keyboards and phones.
• It also requires mobility sufficient to perform certain job functions, such as getting to photocopiers/scanners/fax machines, and regular bending, reaching, lifting, stooping and occasionally pulling, pushing and/or lifting items that weigh up to 25 pounds.

Pay Range

• Boston: $70,000-$90,000
• Washington, D.C.: $70,000-$85,000
• New York: $80,000-$95,000