Conflicts Analyst & Research Specialist (Legal)

Gibson Dunn; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 80,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care

Retirement benefits

Paid days off

Parental leave

Life insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts

Performance bonuses

Job summary

Gibson, Dunn is seeking a Conflicts Analyst in Washington, DC or New York. The role focuses on conflicts-search processing, external research, and internal data management using firm and third-party databases.

You will highlight critical issues and communicate findings to partners, supporting risk management and compliance across matters. Applicants should have a university degree, 3-4 years in a large firm, and strong MS Office CMS/Aderant proficiency.

Qualifications

• Understand legal conflicts and related ethical rules.
• Excellent critical thinking and analytical skills.
• Excellent decision-making skills and ability to think on your feet.
• Excellent people skills in a team oriented environment.
• Customer service skills.
• Comfortable working with attorneys and legal staff.
• Ability to work in a high demand, fast paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Reviewing intake requests to ensure clarity in regard to the matter for the new or existing client.
• Conducting research on new intake requests against the firm's conflicts database and other resources.
• Data entry, search and analysis of conflicts data into the Firm's conflicts and new matter intake systems.
• Conducting research via external sources to establish corporate structures and management profiles.
• Verifying that all conflicts reports are complete, consistent and accurate and adhere to established standards.
• Following up on conflict issues with Partners and management as necessary.
• Performing data analysis, identifying possible issues and notifying the requesting attorney.
• Evaluating conflicts report and clear potential conflicts according to Firm policies.
• Identifying and escalating conflicts and unresolved issues to management.
• Assisting the department with a wide range of research and other requests.
• Assisting in the training and development of other Conflicts Analysts.
• Ensuring timely and efficient processing of conflict requests.
• Ensuring accuracy in searching and reporting tasks.
• Contributing to process, procedure, and technology improvements.
• Coordinating with other Analysts to meet deadlines.

Skills

Understand legal conflicts

Analytical thinking

Decision-making

Team player

Customer service

Attention to detail

Education

University degree

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

CMS/Aderant

Dun & Bradstreet

Hoovers

Job description

Gibson, Dunn is seeking a Conflicts Analyst in Washington, DC or New York. The role focuses on conflicts-search processing, external research, and internal data management using firm and third-party databases.

You will highlight critical issues and communicate findings to partners, supporting risk management and compliance across matters. Applicants should have a university degree, 3-4 years in a large firm, and strong MS Office CMS/Aderant proficiency.