Hybrid Conflicts Analyst: Legal Compliance & Research

Wilson Elser; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Generous PTO

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Job summary

Wilson Elser is recruiting a Conflicts Analyst to support the Conflicts Department in a flexible, hybrid role in New York. You will conduct conflicts checks, corporate research, and reporting for new clients, matters, and hires, ensuring compliance with professional conduct rules.

The ideal candidate is detail-oriented with strong research and communication skills and 1–3 years in a professional or legal setting, thriving in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Strong computer, research, analytical, and proofreading skills.
• Strong oral and written communication skills to solicit and communicate information effectively and professionally.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to interact with all levels of personnel in a professional manner.
• Ability to work in a team atmosphere.
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks and work in a fast-paced environment.
• Must have some legal, compliance or research experience.
• 1-3 years experience working in a professional or legal office environment.

Responsibilities

• Initial review and intake of new client forms, new matter forms, and change requests.
• Evaluate requests and perform corporate research if appropriate.
• Complete conflicts searches and perform an initial review, analysis and interpretation of results, identifying potential conflicts for further review pursuant to the Rules of Professional Conduct.
• Communicate key information and process to attorneys and escrow complex issues.
• Perform initial review of waivers or engagement letters to facilitate conflicts clearance, as appropriate, and under the guidance of Conflicts Counsel.
• Assist the firm's Office of General Counsel with specific projects relating to conflicts of interest issues.
• Monitor and process requests to the department mailbox as assigned and on an as needed basis.
• Execute various changes, corrections, and updates on existing client and matter information.
• Ensure all firm procedures are accurately followed before any new clients or matters are opened.

Skills

Strong research

Analytical skills

Proofreading

Oral and written communication

Organizational skills

Team player

Multitasking

Legal/compliance experience

1-3 years in professional/legal office

Job description

Wilson Elser is recruiting a Conflicts Analyst to support the Conflicts Department in a flexible, hybrid role in New York. You will conduct conflicts checks, corporate research, and reporting for new clients, matters, and hires, ensuring compliance with professional conduct rules.

The ideal candidate is detail-oriented with strong research and communication skills and 1–3 years in a professional or legal setting, thriving in a fast-paced environment.