Conflicts Analyst, AmLaw100 (REMOTE)

Plona Partners; Boston (MA); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Plona Partners is seeking a Conflicts Assistant in Boston to independently research incoming parties to client matters, evaluate potential conflicts, and inform attorneys on resolutions. The role involves updating client and billing databases, and coordinating with the Professional Responsibility Committee on complex issues.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor’s degree (strongly preferred) and at least two years of conflicts-related research experience, with solid MS Office and written

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree (strongly preferred).
• At least 2 years of research or conflicts-related experience.
• Proficient in conflicts research methods and documentation.

Responsibilities

• Independently conduct thorough research of corporations, agencies and individuals listed as incoming parties to client matters.
• Analyze and evaluate research results and conflicts reports for potential conflicts of interest.
• Inform attorneys and staff about conflicts and propose steps to resolve; consult with management on complex conflicts.
• Update conflicts database and billing system hierarchies; maintain records.

Skills

Research methods

Business communications

MS Office proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Microsoft Office (Word)

Job description

In this capacity, the Conflicts Assistant will:

• Independently conduct thorough and accurate research of corporations, agencies and individuals listed as incoming parties to client/matters, or submitted with preliminary conflicts checks;
• Analyze and evaluate both the reference source research results and conflicts reports to determine whether conflicts-of-interest may exist with incoming parties;
• Independently inform attorneys and administrative staff as to whether potential or actual conflicts exist and propose the necessary steps to resolve; Consult with management on complex conflicts issues potentially requiring the further direction of the Professional Responsibility Committee or the Office of General Counsel;
• Update the corporate hierarchies or “family trees” in the Firm’s conflicts database and billing database;
• Conduct pro-active research of mergers, acquisitions and potential bankruptcies using various business reference sources and record findings in the conflicts database;
• Analyze ‘thrust-upon” conflicts issues and propose resolutions to attorneys in consultation with the Professional Responsibility Committee or the Office of General Counsel;
• Research and process requests including close, reopen, client, matter, and mailing/contact change requests;
• Work overtime as required; and
• Handle additional Conflicts research and analysis projects as assigned.
• Intermediate-level proficiency in conflicts related computer operations and software programs;
• Intermediate-level proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, with emphasis on Microsoft Word;
• Intermediate-level proficiency in business verbal and written communications; and
• Intermediate-level knowledge of research procedures and methodology.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree (strongly preferred); and
• At least 2 years of research or Conflicts related experience (required).