Conflicts Analyst - Des Moines, IA

Fredrikson & Byron; Des Moines (IA); Remote; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A premier Midwest-based law firm is seeking a fully remote Conflicts Analyst to ensure accurate conflicts reporting and analysis. Ideal candidates will have at least 3 years of experience in a large law firm, a strong understanding of conflicts rules, and excellent analytical and communication skills. This position supports attorneys and staff across the firm and offers comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, and retirement options.

Benefits

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401k with firm-paid profit-sharing contribution

Paid parental leave

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in a large law firm setting.
• Knowledge of conflicts rules under the Rules of Professional Conduct.
• Ability to manage confidential information.

Responsibilities

• Ensure accurate entry of parties into the conflicts database.
• Conduct corporate research to assess conflicts for new business.
• Analyze and deliver thorough conflict analyses.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Collaborative

Strong analytical skills

Communication skills

Excellent organizational skills

Education

Associate's degree or equivalent experience

Bachelor's degree or paralegal certificate

Tools

InTapp-Open

Elite

Dun & Bradstreet Family Tree Portal

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Who We Are :

Fredrikson is the premier Midwest-based law firm working collaboratively to help businesses achieve their goals regionally, nationally, and globally.

Overview :

We are seeking a Conflicts Analyst to join our Conflicts Team. This fully remote position (available to candidates located in Iowa or Minnesota) is essential to ensuring timely, accurate conflicts reporting and analysis to minimize risk to the Firm. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, collaborative, and has a strong understanding of conflict rules and legal risk analysis. This position reports to the Conflicts Manager and works closely with attorneys and staff across the Firm.

Key Responsibilities Include :

• Ensure accurate entry of parties into the conflicts database, including corporate family structures.
• Conduct corporate research using multiple tools to assess conflicts for new business intake and other matters.
• Prepare and deliver thorough written and verbal conflict analyses.
• Analyze new business intake reports, lateral hire conflicts, RFPs, and other materials with a critical lens.
• Assist in managing attorney and staff requests, providing prompt and clear guidance.
• Support lateral candidate conflict reviews and engagement letter / conflict waiver processes.
• Conduct conflict searches and reviews independently, escalating only complex issues as needed.
• Maintain professional and efficient communication at all times.

Our Ideal Candidates Will Have :

A minimum of 3 years of experience in a large law firm setting.

Knowledge of conflicts rules under the Rules of Professional Conduct.

Associate's degree or equivalent experience; bachelor's degree or paralegal certificate strongly preferred.

Familiarity with conflicts software such as InTapp-Open, Elite, and legal research tools like Dun & Bradstreet Family Tree Portal.

Proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel.

Strong analytical, written, and verbal communication skills.

Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.

Ability to manage confidential information and interact effectively with legal professionals at all levels.

Understanding of conflict resolution methods such as waivers and ethical screens.

Benefits

Our comprehensive benefits options include medical, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life insurance, short-and long-term disability, employee resource benefits (inclusive of counseling, coaching, and care-giving guidance), paid-parental leave, parenting classes, pre-tax parking and transportation options, and much more! Our retirement plan includes financial planning, Social Security / Medicare planning, 401k / Roth investment options, and a firm-paid profit-sharing contribution. Benefits are subject to eligibility requirements and other terms and conditions.

The compensation offered will be dependent on the candidate's experience, skills, education, professional background, overall qualifications, and geographic market location.

Applying For This Position :

Applications will only be accepted online at https : / / www.fredlaw.com / careers-meet-us. Applicants will be asked to submit a cover letter and resume. For assistance with the application process or for accommodations, please contact [e-mail].

About Fredrikson :

Diversity and inclusion are core values of Fredrikson & Byron. To best serve our clients, we provide innovative solutions to legal needs by cultivating a diverse workforce. With a reputation as the firm "where law and business meet," our attorneys and staff bring business acumen and entrepreneurial thinking to operate as business advisors, strategic partners, and legal counselors to our clients. The firm's 400+ attorneys serve clients through our ten locations around the world : Minneapolis, Saint Paul, and Mankato, MN; Bismarck and Fargo, ND; Ames and Des Moines, IA; Madison, WI; Saltillo, Mexico; and Shanghai, China. Visit www.fredlaw.com for more information.

Fredrikson is an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply. Fredrikson does not discriminate in its recruiting, hiring or employment practices on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, age, sex, pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, national origin, ancestry, marital status, familial status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, military or veteran status, genetic information, status with regard to public assistance, and any other characteristics protected by applicable local, state, and / or federal laws.