Conflicts Analyst (West Coast)

Wood, Smith, Henning & Berman LLP; United States; On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary package

Insurance package (medical, dental,视s,

PTO and paid sick time

Flexible work from home policy

Referral program

Job summary

Wood, Smith, Henning & Berman LLP seeks a remote Conflicts Analyst based in the Pacific Time Zone to support the conflicts team in opening new matters and onboarding attorneys. The role requires at least one year of conflicts experience in a professional setting.

You will conduct conflict checks, summarize findings for attorneys, and collaborate with the Conflicts Supervisor and Manager. Travel is not required, and a flexible home‑based schedule is offered.

Qualifications

• This position requires critical thinking, strong analytical and organizational skills, as well as good attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Research prospective clients and other entities in internal databases and external references.
• Provide clear and well written summaries of potential conflicts issues and possible resolutions to attorneys using established guidelines.
• Regularly consult with the Supervisor and Manager to discuss conflicts reports and responses from attorneys that require additional review and suggest resolutions.
• Follows up in a timely manner with attorneys and assistants to ensure resolution of conflicts issues.
• Responds accurately to department email inquiries in a timely fashion.
• Completes special projects as assigned.
• Be available for overtime as needed.

Skills

Critical thinking

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Communication

Conflict checks

Job description

National law firm is seeking a candidate residing in the Pacific Standard Time (PST) Zone for a fully remote Conflicts Analyst position. The analyst will work closely with the Conflicts Supervisor, Conflicts Manager, members of the Conflicts Department and the Firmwide Managing Partner to support attorneys with opening new matters as well as onboarding new attorneys. Candidates must have at least one year of legal conflicts experience.

Candidates must reside in a state in the PST time zone where WSHB has an office (see below) – no exceptions.

• Arizona
• California
• Washington

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Research prospective clients and other entities in internal databases and external references consistent with established department procedures.
• Provide clear and well written summaries of potential conflicts issues and possible resolutions to attorneys using established guidelines.
• Regularly consult with the Supervisor and Manager to discuss conflicts reports and responses from attorneys that require additional review and suggest resolutions.
• Follows up in a timely manner with attorneys and assistants to ensure resolution of conflicts issues.
• Responds accurately to department email inquiries in a timely fashion.
• Completes special projects as assigned.
• Be available for overtime as needed.

Knowledge, Skills, and Experience:

• This position requires critical thinking, strong analytical and organizational skills, as well as good attention to detail.
• Ability to work individually, as well as part of a team.
• Comfortable communicating with Supervisor, Manager, attorneys, and support staff.
• Prior conflicts experience with a law firm, a professional service, or academic environment is preferred.

Benefits include:

• A competitive salary package, including the potential for bonuses
• Insurance including medical, dental, vision, disability, life, and a flexible spending account
• PTO and paid sick time
• A flexible work from home policy
• Referral program