Conflicts Analyst

Kilpatrick Townsend & Stockton LLP.; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 45,460 - 52,348; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Hybrid work arrangement

Retirement plans

Job summary

Kilpatrick Townsend & Stockton LLP is seeking a Conflicts Analyst to join the Conflicts Department in a hybrid Houston-based role. You will perform conflict of interest research and prepare clear reports for attorneys, with emphasis on accuracy and compliance.

The position requires 2+ years in law firm conflicts or new business intake, experience with automated conflicts systems, and strong writing and analytical skills. Hybrid schedule offers flexibility and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• College degree or equivalent experience.
• Minimum of two years in law firm conflicts and/or new business intake role.
• Prior experience utilizing automated conflicts system.
• Prior experience utilizing Intapp Open is preferred.
• Advanced oral and written communication skills with lawyers on conflicts issues.
• Strong analytical, interpersonal, and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Reviews all complex searches and new attorney questionnaires for immediate conflicts.
• Conducts research in the firm's conflicts database and commercial database services including both simple and complex searches on personal and corporate names for the purpose of determining whether actual or potential conflicts exist.
• Prepares reports explaining results of conflicts searches and highlights potential conflicts.
• Reviews conflict reports with the requesting attorney (if requested).

Skills

Conflicts research

Intapp Open

Analytical skills

Written communication

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Lexis

Capital IQ

Online research tools

Job description

Description

Kilpatrick, a large international law firm, is seeking a Conflicts Analyst for our Conflicts Department in our Denver, Atlanta, Dallas, Houston or Washington DC office. This position will be part of our team of attorneys, paralegals and support staff providing a high level of service to both internal and external clients. At Kilpatrick we are one team where each person plays an integral role in serving the needs of our clients. The firm has a strong dedication to its employees, values, and commitment to the community.

The Conflicts Analyst is responsible for performing and analyzing specific Conflict of Interest research and corresponding Conflicts results and/or assessments regarding new business and lateral hire searches for incoming attorneys.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Reviews all complex searches and new attorney questionnaires for immediate conflicts.

• Conducts research in the firm's conflicts database and commercial database services including both simple and complex searches on personal and corporate names for the purpose of determining whether actual or potential conflicts exist.
• Prepares clear and concise reports explaining the results of specific conflicts searches, and highlighting areas of potential conflict.
• Reviews conflict reports with the requesting attorney (if requested).

• Provides training, coaching and mentoring for Conflicts Analyst and communicate with team members concerning work related matters and provide assistance as needed.

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS REQUIRED:

• College Degree or equivalent experience.
• Minimum of two years in law firm conflicts and/or new business intake role.
• Prior experience utilizing automated conflicts system.
• Prior experience utilizing Intapp Open is preferred.
• Advanced oral and written communication skills, including the ability to understand, analyze, interpret, and prepare complex reports and converse authoritatively with lawyers about conflicts issues.
• Strong analytical, interpersonal, and organizational skills required.
• Ability to work productively with firm personnel at all levels.
• Ability to work under pressure, manage multiple priorities, and work within tight deadlines.
• Proficiency using on-line research tools such as Lexis, Standard & Poor's Capital IQ, the Internet, and various other business/financial resources.
• Excellent writing skills are required.

This is a full-time, regular position with a multi-faceted health benefit package including medical, dental, and vision. The firm also offers life insurance, short term disability plans and retirement plans in addition to holidays and paid time off. The firm offers hybrid work schedules combining in office work days as well as remote work days. The pay range for this position in Denver and Washington D.C. only is $34.87 to $39.49 per hour. The pay range for this position in Atlanta, Houston and Dallas only is $33.33 to $37.95.

Benefits:

• medical
• dental
• vision
• life insurance
• short term disability plans
• retirement plans
• holidays
• paid time off

Selected applicants will be contacted. Kilpatrick is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

For more information about our firm, please visit our website at www.ktslaw.com.

Kilpatrick Townsend & Stockton LLP is committed to equal employment opportunity for all persons, regardless of race, color, religion, sex or gender, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other basis prohibited by applicable law.

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