Conflicts Analyst

Crowell & Moring; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 67,000 - 90,000; Full time

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Job summary

A leading law firm is seeking a Senior Conflicts Analyst to support risk management and new business functions. The role involves analyzing conflict of interest issues, ensuring compliance, and assisting with special projects. Ideal candidates will possess strong communication and organizational skills, along with a Bachelor's degree and relevant experience.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 4 years of conflicts law firm experience.
• Ability to communicate clearly with attorneys and staff.

Responsibilities

• Analyzes new matter requests for compliance with firm policies.
• Reviews conflict of interest reports for lateral hires.

Skills

Communication

Organizational Skills

Internet Research

Data Entry

Technology Applications

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

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Job Description

Crowell & Moring LLP is an international law firm with offices in the United States, Europe, MENA, and Asia that represents clients in litigation and arbitration, regulatory and policy, and transactional and corporate matters. The firm is internationally recognized for its representation of Fortune 500 companies in high-stakes litigation and government-facing matters, as well as its ongoing commitment to pro bono service and diversity, equity, and inclusion.

The Conflicts Analyst supports the firm’s risk management need and new business function by collecting necessary information to perform thorough and accurate conflict of interest checks on lateral attorney hiring and proposed new representations. The Analyst is responsible for review and analysis of new matter requests and conflicts information related to firm acceptance of lateral hiring and new matters. The Analyst also assists with the resolution of conflicts issues, and may assist the firm’s Conflicts Attorneys and Senior Conflicts Counsel with conflicts review associated with special projects, such as bankruptcies.

Workweek Schedule: Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. ET or CT time.

Job Responsibilities

• Analyzes information provided with new matter requests for compliance with firm policies and applicable rules of professional responsibility.
• Reviews conflict of interest reports for lateral hires and new firm matters to confirm no potential conflicts problems or to identify conflicts problems in need of resolution.
• Assists conflicts attorneys with resolution strategies and outreach to impacted attorneys within the firm.
• Reviews engagement letters for new clients to ensure compliance with firm templates, as well as the inclusion of special language as needed.
• Reviews new matter scope communications to ensure compliance with firm policies and risk management concerns.
• Assists Conflicts Director, Manager and Assistant Manager with the training of new Conflicts Information Specialists and Conflicts Analysts, as well as ongoing training regarding procedures, process updates, and changes due to software changes, application changes, technical upgrades, and process improvements.
• Assists Conflicts Director and Conflicts Attorneys with issues associated with special projects, such as bankruptcies, lateral groups, or ethics walls.
• Participates in testing, development, and analytic activities associated with the Conflicts Department’s implementation and upgrade of electronic tools, software, applications, and new electronic processes.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
  
  

Qualifications

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Basic knowledge of conflicts of interest issues.
• High level of knowledge and ability related to technical systems associated with law firm new business intake.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing, with attorneys and staff.
• Demonstrated ability to organize and prioritize work in a dynamic and complex environment; work independently with attention to detail; adapt to changing priorities; meet deadlines and daily requirements.
• High level of knowledge of internet research.
• Demonstrated ability to follow data entry conventions and enter data accurately.
• Demonstrated ability to master new technology applications.
• Advanced skill in operating standard office equipment, including desktop computers, facsimile machines, copiers, and telephones.
• Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, primarily Word and Excel.

Education

The position requires a Bachelor’s Degree or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

Experience

The position requires a minimum of fours (4) years of increasingly responsible, directly-related conflicts law firm experience or experience in a practice support or legal assistant capacity.

Additional Information

Crowell & Moring LLP offers a competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package. Our benefits include healthcare, vision, dental, retirement, and all-purpose leave and progressive options such as back up childcare, wellness programs, cultural events and social activities. We take great pride in our positive, friendly culture that rewards hard work and success, at the same time recognizing the importance of family and community service.

Our Firm is committed to fair and equitable compensation practice in accordance with applicable laws. The salary range for this position is $67,000-$90,000. Additional compensation may include a discretionary bonus. Other benefits include healthcare, vision, dental, retirement, and all-purpose leave. The salary for this position may vary based on location, market data, an applicant’s skills and prior experience, certain degrees and certifications, and other factors.

EOE m/f/d/v

Crowell & Moring LLP participates in the E-Verify program.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Legal

• Industries

  Law Practice

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