Lateral Conflicts Analyst - Boston, New York, Washington, D.C.

Mintz; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 95,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus eligible

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

Mintz is seeking a Lateral Conflicts Analyst in New York to serve as the primary resource for initial conflicts analysis for potential new clients and lateral hires. You will work with Legal Recruiting, HR, and Ethics to triage and generate conflict reports, assess risks, and help onboard lateral hires.

The role requires collaboration with Intake Attorneys and Division Heads, and involves after-hours support with a 60% in-office presence.

Qualifications

• 3+ years’ experience in a law firm conflicts department preferred.
• Strong understanding of Rules of Professional Conduct including conflict-of-interest provisions.
• Experience with conflicts analysis and triage processes.
• Ability to generate and interpret conflict reports using internal and external databases.

Responsibilities

• Partner with Legal Recruiting and HR to obtain conflicts information for lateral attorneys and staff.
• Conduct in-depth triage review of potential lateral candidates.
• Generate conflict reports to identify potential conflicts of interest.
• Analyze search results and prepare assessments of results.
• Research client histories and matters related to former and new client work.
• Identify and assess legal, ethical and business risks tied to conflicts of interest.
• Elevate and process conflict issues with Ethics Partner and Division Heads.
• Coordinate conflict resolution strategies and waivers if needed.
• Communicate clearance status to stakeholders.
• Support onboarding of lateral hires by resolving conflicts.

Skills

Legal research

Communication

Organizational skills

Discretion and judgment

Tools

Intapp

Elite 3E

iManage

Lexis

PACER

Capital IQ

Job description

The Lateral Conflicts Analyst will be the primary resource for the initial analysis of information collected in the consideration and review of potential new clients, new hire attorneys and support staff as it pertains to potential conflicts of interest. This position will report to the Supervisor of Lateral Conflicts Analysts.

Primary Job Responsibilities:

• Partner with internal Legal Recruiting and Human Resources to obtain accurate conflicts information regarding lateral attorneys and support staff.
• Conduct in-depth triage review of potential lateral attorney and non-attorney candidates.
• Generate conflict reports using internal and external databases to identify potential conflicts of interest.
• Analyze conflict search results to summarize findings and prepare assessments of results.
• Conduct research including history of clients, and matters related to the former and new client work.
• Identify and assess legal, ethical and business risks associated with potential conflicts of interest.
• Collaborate with the Intake Attorneys, Division Heads and the Firm’s Ethics Partner to elevate and effectively process to resolution potential lateral hire conflict issues.
• Collaborate with the Intake Attorneys in resolving conflicts matters to facilitate timely onboarding of lateral hires.
• Communicate the status of candidate clearances and conflicts analyses clearly to relevant stakeholders.
• Coordinate conflict resolution strategies with Intake Attorneys with respect to the implementation of conflict waivers, ethical screens, etc., if needed.

Other Key Responsibilities:

• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records ensuring completeness and data integrity.
• Engage in firmwide communication initiatives on policy updates and departmental procedures and development.
• Provide guidance to attorneys and assistants regarding intake policies/procedures.
• Collaborate with Client Intake team to support departmental and firmwide objectives.
• Participate in after-hours and weekend rotation to support urgent intake and conflicts submissions.
• Assume additional responsibilities as requested.
• This role requires 60% in-office presence; remote work is permissible 40% of the time.

Job Requirements:

• Minimum 3 years’ experience in a law firm conflicts department strongly preferred.
• Strong understanding of ethical, legal and risk management Rules of Professional Conduct including conflict‑of‑interest provisions.
• Experience with Intapp software; familiarity of Elite 3E and iManage preferred.
• Proficiency in legal and business research tools such as Lexis, Capital IQ and PACER.
• Excellent written and verbal communications skills.
• Strong planning and organizational skills including demonstrated ability to manage multiple, diverse projects concurrently.
• Analytical and creative approach to problem-solving with the ability to present data clearly.
• Demonstrated ability to use discretion and judgment in making and communicating decisions.
• Strong customer service and interpersonal skills with the ability to build trust and confidence across all levels of the organization.
• Strong sense of urgency and ability to work in a fast‑paced environment.
• Flexibility to work overtime when necessary.

This position is bonus eligible. Mintz offers a comprehensive benefits package.

The salary range for this position in each office location is: Boston/DC: $85,000-$105,000, NY: $95,000-$110,000

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