Conflicts Analyst: Research & Compliance Specialist

Akerman LLP; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Akerman LLP is seeking a Conflicts Analyst (or Senior Conflicts Analyst) to join the firm’s Conflicts Department in Austin, TX. The role focuses on researching and identifying potential ethical and business-related conflicts of interest for new clients and employees.

The ideal candidate will have strong research skills, attention to detail, and excellent communication. The position requires occasional late-day hours and collaboration with attorneys and staff across the firm.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Strong attention to detail and excellent analytical and organizational skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Prior experience with conflicts of interest in a law firm is preferred (senior analyst).
• Experience in risk management, research, or conflicts searching recommended for senior analyst.

Responsibilities

• Research corporate affiliations of clients and parties using Hoover's/D&B and cross-reference information using the internet and Secretary of State websites.
• Perform routine conflicts of interest searches by identifying and validating party information and determining search criteria; run searches and analyze results.
• Verify that all conflicts reports are complete, consistent, accurate, and adhere to standards for all conflicts searches.
• Assist and respond to attorney and staff requests.
• Maintain data in Intapp by updating client/matter name changes and adding parties to existing matters.
• Uphold standards for searching and analyses on all requests with accuracy and thoroughness.
• Be available for urgent matters including evenings and weekends on a rotating schedule.
• Contribute to process, procedure, and technology improvements to provide optimum service.
• Demonstrate proficiency in conflicts database maintenance and updates for senior analyst.
• Review work of junior analysts on a scheduled basis (senior analyst).
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Intapp Intake

Intapp Open

Hoover's/D&B

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Deadline-driven

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Intapp Open

Intapp Intake

Hoover's/D&B

Job description

Akerman LLP is seeking a Conflicts Analyst (or Senior Conflicts Analyst) to join the firm’s Conflicts Department in Austin, TX. The role focuses on researching and identifying potential ethical and business-related conflicts of interest for new clients and employees.

The ideal candidate will have strong research skills, attention to detail, and excellent communication. The position requires occasional late-day hours and collaboration with attorneys and staff across the firm.