Remote Conflicts Analyst — Growth & Impact

Alvarez & Marsal; New York (NY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare plans

401(k) retirement savings

Paid time off

Discretionary bonus program

Job summary

Alvarez & Marsal is seeking a Conflicts Analyst in New York to join our global consulting team. You will conduct conflict searches, validate results, and prepare conflict reports to uphold the firm’s conflicts process.

Responsibilities include maintaining the conflicts database, assisting with client intake, and liaising with attorneys and business professionals to obtain information. 3+ years in a legal environment is preferred, along with strong communication and meticulous attention to detail.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience working in a legal/law department environment; conflicts experience preferred
• College degree preferred
• Excellent communication skills (particularly written)
• Ability to solve problems in a methodical, practical way
• Knowledge of conflicts search methodologies and legal search terminology
• Ability to perform corporate research on clients and other relevant parties
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
• Must be able to function in a time sensitive environment

Responsibilities

• Conduct timely, accurate, and thorough conflict searches for preliminary requests, new matters, and new clients.
• Review and validate all information submitted to the department, including requests to reopen matters, new business submissions, and preliminary conflict check requests.
• Maintain and update conflicts database
• Follow departmental guidelines related to conflict check submissions and conflicts clearance procedures.
• Add relevant party aliases and synonyms to the conflicts database and conflict memoranda.
• Ensure all parties listed on conflict checks are identified using complete and accurate legal names.
• Identify potential conflicts of interest and determine when an ethical wall may be required.
• Liaise with attorneys and business representatives to obtain information on new clients and matters or for conflicts clearance
• Analyze information related to new clients and matters to support conflict clearance in accordance with firm policies
• Respond to questions from attorneys and business professionals regarding conflicts policies and procedures.

Skills

Conflict searches

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

Time management

Education

College degree

Tools

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Job description

Alvarez & Marsal is seeking a Conflicts Analyst in New York to join our global consulting team. You will conduct conflict searches, validate results, and prepare conflict reports to uphold the firm’s conflicts process.

Responsibilities include maintaining the conflicts database, assisting with client intake, and liaising with attorneys and business professionals to obtain information. 3+ years in a legal environment is preferred, along with strong communication and meticulous attention to detail.