Conflicts & New Business Analyst - Screens
Sidley Austin LLP · Chicago, IL · 1 wk ago
HybridBusiness Development$72k–$90k/yrFull-time
Duties And Responsibilities
- Affords support to the Screens Team and the Conflicts and New Business Screens Manager (CNBSM).
- Assists in drafting ethical and lateral screening memos for review.
- Reviews Outside Counsel Guidelines, Engagement Letters, and client waivers for screening requirements.
- Ensures ethical walls are compliant with screening requirements.
- Ensures appropriate documentation is saved to electronic screens before implementation and distribution.
- Builds and implements walls in the Intapp Walls system.
- Compiles background report data for screen resolution issues.
- Pulls appropriate files and runs reports to obtain necessary information.
- Analyzes and interprets data to support problem-solving and resolve timekeeper-related issues.
- Maintains thorough and accurate records and files in accordance with team standards.
- Collaborates with Conflicts Staff Attorneys, fellow analysts, and CNBSM to resolve access issues.
- Supports the CNBSM in conducting audits of the Firm’s ethical screens and providing quality control assistance.
- Communicates with requestors for additional information or clarification.
- Provides excellent customer service and administrative assistance to Firm requestors and Screens Team.
- Exercises sound judgment to recognize and escalate issues requiring senior review or approval.
- Identifies and resolves matter data discrepancies.
- Performs various special projects and additional duties as assigned.
Required Education and/or Experience
- Bachelor’s Degree
- Demonstrated ability to write and communicate clearly and concisely in a fast-paced environment
- Minimum of 2 years of relevant research or analytical experience in a legal, professional services, or academic environment
- Ability to quickly and efficiently complete work with minimal errors
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Excel, and Adobe Acrobat
Preferred Proficiency
- Proficiency in Intapp Walls, Terms, and Intake/Conflicts
- Proficiency in Microsoft SharePoint
- Proficiency in database systems & queries