Conflicts Specialist

MAP SSG; New York (NY); On-site; USD 85,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

MAP SSG in New York seeks a Conflicts Specialist (Laterals) to prepare conflict check reports, support new business intake, and maintain client data.

You will review submission forms, perform research using Intapp Open and internal systems, and assist with ethical walls and background checks.

Candidates should have a bachelor’s degree and 3+ years in conflict of interest at a law firm, with strong attention to detail and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Conflicts experience required in a law firm or comparable setting.
• Ability to gather data, verify information and present it clearly to attorneys.

Responsibilities

• Review incoming conflict check submissions for firm-wide partners, attorneys and paralegals.
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Skills

Boolean search

Internet research

Attention to detail

Oral and written communication

Interpersonal skills

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor's Degree + 3+ years conflict of interest experience in a large law firm

Tools

Intapp Open

3E

D&B Hoover’s / Avention

Job description

The Conflicts Specialist (Laterals) will prepare conflict check reports, assist in updating internal records associated with new hire conflicts, and assist with new business intake.

Other duties may be assigned.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Review incoming firm wide partner, attorney and paralegal conflict check submission forms.
• Prepare conflict check reports using Intapp, in-house systems and online research tools accurately and efficiently. Supplement the conflicts reports with online research and independent analysis.
• Communicate effectively with attorneys and staff, asking the right questions to obtain needed information; promptly and thoroughly gather the data available; provide that data to the attorneys in a useful, accurate way.
• Work with the rest of the Conflicts team to update the Firm’s internal records and retrieve engagement letters, waivers and client information when needed by firm lawyers.
• Assist the Conflicts team with the other day-to-day operations of the group, including new business intake, the establishment of ethical walls and client background checks.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Mustdemonstrate a high degree of trustworthiness commensurate with handling confidential and sensitive material.
• Proficient in Boolean search logic and basic internet researching skills.
• Strict attention to detail a must.
• Must be responsible for completing tasks and following through with the resolution of issues; including the ability to meet deadlines and work in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with demonstrated ability to work effectively with all levels of staff and lawyers with tact and diplomacy.
• Willingness to learn new skills outside of the conflicts role, such as those pertaining to anti‑money laundering reviews, know‑your‑customer checks and client onboarding.
• Flexibility to work additional hours as necessary, rotating weekend and holiday remote coverage with other Conflicts Specialists.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor's Degree and 3+ years of conflict of interest experience in a medium to large law firm.
• Understanding of public and private corporate structures and families (domestic and foreign).
• Familiarity with Intapp Open, 3E and D&B Hoover’s company research database (Avention) is a plus.

Salary: $85-95K