Conflicts & Compliance Analyst — Legal Research

Alvarez & Marsal; New York (NY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare plans

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Holidays & leave

Job summary

Alvarez & Marsal in New York seeks a Conflicts Analyst with 3+ years in a legal or law firm environment to support the conflicts process by conducting database searches, analyzing results, and preparing conflict reports. You will maintain the conflicts database, assist with client intake, and liaise with attorneys to ensure identification of conflicts and compliance with firm policies.

You may also handle after-hours and weekend projects when scheduled, contributing to a rigorous, compliant

Qualifications

• 3+ years in a legal/law department environment; conflicts experience preferred.
• College degree preferred.
• Excellent written communication; ability to engage with all levels of the firm.
• Knowledge of conflicts search methodologies and legal search terminology.
• Ability to perform corporate research on clients and relevant parties.
• Strong organizational skills with multitasking ability.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
• Understanding Boolean search operands and techniques.

Responsibilities

• Conduct conflict searches for preliminary requests, new matters, and new clients.
• Review and validate information submitted to the department.
• Maintain and update the conflicts database.
• Prepare conflict reports and assist with client/matter intake.
• Follow conflict clearance procedures and liaise with attorneys and business representatives.
• Identify potential conflicts of interest and determine when an ethical wall may be required.
• Respond to questions about conflicts policies and procedures.
• Be available for occasional after-hours and weekend projects.

Skills

Conflict analysis

Legal research

Communication

Education

College degree

Tools

Outlook

Excel

Word

Job description

Alvarez & Marsal in New York seeks a Conflicts Analyst with 3+ years in a legal or law firm environment to support the conflicts process by conducting database searches, analyzing results, and preparing conflict reports. You will maintain the conflicts database, assist with client intake, and liaise with attorneys to ensure identification of conflicts and compliance with firm policies.

You may also handle after-hours and weekend projects when scheduled, contributing to a rigorous, compliant