Conflicts Analyst (Legal)

LeoForce; Denver (CO); Remote; USD 34,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote

Competitive compensation

401k contribution (not match)

Great work/life balance

Career advancement opportunities

Job summary

LeoForce is seeking an entry-level Conflicts Analyst (Legal) to perform conflicts searches for new business and lateral matters, using the firm’s internal database and researching corporate affiliations. You will articulate findings to attorneys and assist in resolving conflicts.

This fully remote role requires a Bachelor's degree and 1+ year in a conflicts group at a mid- to large-sized law firm. Intapp experience is strongly preferred, and you should be detail-oriented, collaborative and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree is required.
• 1+ years in conflicts department at a mid- to large-sized law firm.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Working knowledge of professional responsibility and legal ethics rules pertaining to conflicts.

Responsibilities

• Define effective search strategies and conduct conflicts searches for new business and potential lateral matters using the firm's internal electronic database.
• Analyze, articulate and communicate search results to firm attorneys, including the identification and suggested resolution of potential conflicts.
• Perform comprehensive corporate research using online databases to accurately determine corporate affiliations and relationships.
• Work collaboratively with Conflicts Counsel, General Counsel, firm attorneys and the conflicts team to aid in conflicts resolution.
• Draft engagement letters, conflict waivers and ethical screen memorandums for review.
• Assist in the large-scale review, reconciliation and clean-up of the firm's existing client/matter information and conflicts database.
• Provide excellent customer service to legal assistants and firm attorneys.

Skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Initiative

Independent decision-making

Remote work flexibility

Conflict resolution

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Intapp

Job description

Conflicts Analyst (Legal)

Job Description

Experience: Entry Level

Salary: $25 - $37 per hour

Job Details

• Define effective search strategies and conduct conflicts searches for new business and potential lateral matters using the firm's internal electronic database. Analyze, articulate and communicate search results to firm attorneys, including the identification and suggested resolution of potential conflicts.
• Perform comprehensive corporate research using online databases to accurately determine corporate affiliations and relationships.
• Work collaboratively with Conflicts Counsel, General Counsel, firm attorneys and the conflicts team to aid in conflicts resolution.
• Draft engagement letters, conflict waivers and ethical screen memorandums for review.
• Assist in the large-scale review, reconciliation and clean-up of the firm's existing client/matter information and conflicts database.
• Provide excellent customer service to legal assistants and firm attorneys.
• Must have ability and willingness to work remotely outside of normal business hours as needed.

Requirements

• Intapp experience strongly preferred.
• Ability to efficiently manage multiple tasks and projects while providing an accurate work product in a high-volume, fast-paced work environment.
• Ability to think critically, independently and decisively.
• Exhibit strong problem-solving and time management skills.
• Ability to take initiative and adapt to changes in workflow, processes and procedures.
• Ability to work effectively in a team atmosphere.
• Possess an acute attention to detail, along with excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to scale communications to all levels within the firm and translate complex issues into simple concepts.
• Bachelor's Degree required.
• 1+ years of experience working in a conflicts department in a mid- to large-sized law firm required.
• Working knowledge of professional responsibility and legal ethics rules pertaining to conflicts.

A bit about us:

Our client is a growing, reputable, national law firm that prides itself of providing outstanding service to their clients. Company culture is fantastic; professional development and growth opportunities, collaborative team, outstanding leadership group.

Why join us?

• Fully remote - must reside in one of the following cities - Cincinnati, Cleveland, Columbus, Chicago, Dayton, Denver, Detroit, Indianapolis, Minneapolis
• Competitive compensation
• Excellent benefits including competitive 401k CONTRIBUTION (not match-contribution)
• Great work/life balance
• Career advancement opportunities

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