Conflicts Analyst

Taft Stettinius & Hollister LLP; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a Conflicts Analyst to join their dynamic team. This role involves conducting thorough conflicts searches, analyzing potential issues, and collaborating with attorneys to ensure ethical compliance. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in legal ethics, excellent communication skills, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment. Join a firm that prioritizes client service and ethical practices, offering a collaborative atmosphere where your contributions will be valued and impactful. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone looking to advance their career in a supportive and challenging setting.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in a law firm conflicts department.
• Strong knowledge of legal ethics and conflict resolution.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Conduct conflicts searches and analyze results for potential issues.
• Collaborate with attorneys to resolve conflicts and draft necessary documents.
• Maintain and clean up the firm's conflicts database.

Skills

Legal Ethics

Conflict Resolution

Research Skills

Communication Skills

Critical Thinking

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Intapp

Job description

Taft seeks a Conflicts Analyst to serve our Conflicts team.

We are seeking a Conflicts Analyst to join our Conflicts team. The ideal candidate will have at least two years of experience working in a legal/ethical conflicts department in a mid- to large-sized law firm. This position can be based in our Cincinnati, Cleveland, Columbus, Dayton, Denver, Detroit, Indianapolis, or Minneapolis office. Under the direction of the Firm's Conflicts Counsel, the Conflicts Analyst will perform research and prepare conflicts search reports analyzing the data of existing and potential clients and matters and identify and assist in resolving possible ethical conflicts in representation and business issues for both new business and lateral matters. The Conflicts Analyst serves clients and attorneys by ensuring that the firm fulfills its ethical obligations. All Taft employees operate under a "Client First" philosophy - in all things, we seek to provide exceptional services to our clients.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Define effective search strategies and conduct conflicts searches for new business and potential lateral matters using the firm's internal electronic database.


• Analyze, articulate and communicate search results to firm attorneys, including the identification and suggested resolution of potential conflicts.


• Perform comprehensive corporate research using online databases to accurately determine corporate affiliations and relationships.


• Work collaboratively with Conflicts Counsel, Conflicts Attorneys, General Counsel, firm attorneys and the conflicts team to aid in conflicts resolution.


• Draft engagement letters, conflict waivers and ethical screen memorandums for review.


• Assist in the ongoing review, reconciliation and clean-up of the firm's existing client/matter information and conflicts database.


• Provide excellent customer service to legal assistants and firm attorneys.


• Must have ability and willingness to work remotely outside of normal business hours as needed.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.


• 2+ years of experience working in a law firm conflicts department that utilizes Intapp (strongly preferred) or equivalent conflicts software.


• Working knowledge of professional responsibility and legal ethics rules pertaining to conflicts.


• Ability to efficiently manage multiple tasks and projects while providing an accurate work product in a high-volume, fast-paced work environment.


• Ability to think critically, independently and decisively.


• Ability to take initiative and adapt to changes in workflow, processes and procedures.


• Ability to work effectively in a team atmosphere.


• Strong interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills.


• Ability to scale communications to all levels within the firm and translate complex issues into simple concepts.

Candidates interested in Cincinnati should apply here.

Candidates interested in Cleveland should apply here.

Candidates interested in Columbus should apply here.

Candidates interested in Dayton should apply here.

Candidates interested in Denver should apply here.

Candidates interested in Indianapolis should apply here.

Candidates interested in Minneapolis should apply here.

Candidates interested in Southfield should apply here.

Taft is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The information in this posting presents general duties, tasks, and responsibilities but is not intended to be an exhaustive listing. Taft Stettinius & Hollister LLP participates in E-VERIFY.