Conflicts Analyst

Wood, Smith, Henning & Berman LLP; United States; Remote; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonuses

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Disability Insurance

Life Insurance

Flexible Spending Account

Paid Time Off

Paid Sick Time

Work From Home

Referral Program

Job summary

Wood, Smith, Henning & Berman LLP is seeking a fully remote Conflicts Analyst to support the Conflicts Supervisor and Manager in opening new matters and onboarding attorneys. The role requires at least one year of conflicts experience. Candidates must reside in a state with an WSHB office.

The firm offers a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and a flexible work-from-home policy. You will research prospective clients, summarize conflicts issues for attorneys, and assist with timely

Qualifications

• Prior conflicts experience with a law firm, a professional service, or academic environment preferred.
• Strong analytical and organizational skills with attention to detail.
• Ability to communicate clearly with supervising attorneys and staff.

Responsibilities

• Research prospective clients and entities in internal databases and external references.
• Provide clear summaries of conflicts issues and potential resolutions to attorneys.
• Consult with Supervisor/Manager on conflicts reports and recommended resolutions.
• Follow up to ensure timely resolution of conflicts issues.
• Respond to department emails promptly and complete special projects; overtime as needed.

Skills

Conflicts research

Law firm experience

Attention to detail

Analytical mindset

Communication skills

Job description

National law firm is seeking a candidate for a fully remote Conflicts Analyst position. The analyst will work closely with the Conflicts Supervisor, Conflicts Manager, members of the Conflicts Department and the Firmwide Managing Partner to support attorneys with opening new matters as well as onboarding new attorneys. Candidates must have at least one year of legal conflicts experience.

Candidates must reside in a state where WSHB has an office (see below) – no exceptions.

WSHB has offices in the following states: Alabama, Arizona, California, Colorado , Connecitcut, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Michigan, Nevada, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, Washington

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Research prospective clients and other entities in internal databases and external references consistent with established department procedures.
• Provide clear and well written summaries of potential conflicts issues and possible resolutions to attorneys using established guidelines.
• Regularly consult with the Supervisor and Manager to discuss conflicts reports and responses from attorneys that require additional review and suggest resolutions.
• Follows up in a timely manner with attorneys and assistants to ensure resolution of conflicts issues.
• Responds accurately to department email inquiries in a timely fashion.
• Completes special projects as assigned.
• Be available for overtime as needed.

Knowledge, Skills, and Experience:

• This position requires critical thinking, strong analytical and organizational skills, as well as good attention to detail.
• Ability to work individually, as well as part of a team.
• Comfortable communicating with Supervisor, Manager, attorneys, and support staff.
• Prior conflicts experience with a law firm, a professional service, or academic environment is preferred.

Benefits include:

• A competitive salary package, including the potential for bonuses
• Insurance including medical, dental, vision, disability, life, and a flexible spending account
• PTO and paid sick time
• A flexible work from home policy
• Referral program