Conflicts Analyst

JCW Group; Illinois; Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A large global law firm in Illinois is seeking an experienced conflict analyst to join their Conflicts team. The position requires 2+ years of experience in a similar role within an international law firm, providing comprehensive conflicts reports and assisting in conflict resolutions. The unique work schedule includes three on-site weekdays and two remote weekend shifts. Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and effective client management are essential. Apply now to be part of this growing team.

Qualifications

• 2+ years demonstrable conflicts experience with a large international law firm.
• Ability to work under pressure and manage conflicting deadlines.
• Proven competency in analyzing complex information.

Responsibilities

• Provide partners with analytical conflicts reports for approval.
• Identify potential conflicts issues and assist in resolutions.
• Perform corporate research on entities involved in conflicts checks.
• Conduct and analyze conflicts checks using the Intapp database.
• Respond to inquiries regarding conflicts reports and provide guidance.
• Maintain the integrity of the new business intake workflow.
• Coordinate large-scale conflicts checks and special projects.
• Build relationships with partners and business services professionals.

Skills

Strong analytical skills

Prioritizing client demands

Attention to detail

Job description

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a growing team at one of the largest, and most advanced global law firms.

This role requires individuals comfortable working a non-traditional work schedule. The proposed schedule would be 5 days per week from 9.30am-5.30pm, with 3 weekday shifts and 2 weekend shifts (Saturday and Sunday). The 3 weekday shifts would be on-site in office, with the 2 weekend shifts remote.

Department Overview

The role of the Conflicts team is to process requests from partners to accept new legal matters, in particular, performing conflicts checks on each new matter (for both new and existing clients), and lateral hires.

Responsibilities

• Provide partners with meaningful and concise conflicts reports with analytical reviews for their final approval.
• Identify potential conflicts issues and assist in conflicts resolutions.
• Perform corporate research on all entities provided in the conflicts check request.
• Perform the research and analysis of conflicts checks submitted in the Intapp database.
• Respond to inquiries about the context of conflicts reports and provide guidance to partners in interpreting this information.
• Assist in maintaining the integrity of the new business intake workflow and the conflicts database by verifying information on the new client/matter forms.
• Coordinate the running of large-scale conflicts checks and other special projects.
• Building and developing relationships with key partners, business services professionals, and other key practice members.

Requirements

• Strong analytical skills are essential.
• 2+ years demonstrable conflicts experience with a large international law firm
• Proven competency in prioritizing client demands.
• Attention to detail, ability to work under pressure and manage conflicting deadlines at speed.

If you meet the above requirements and would like to learn more, please apply or contact [e-mail]