Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Butler Snow LLP is a values-driven law firm with offices throughout the United States and a strong focus on collaboration, inclusion, and community involvement. The Conflicts Analyst conducts conflict-of-interest searches, analyzes potential issues, maintains conflict and matter data, and supports client and matter intake while communicating with attorneys, leadership, and firm personnel.
Responsibilities
- Conduct conflict of interest searches for attorneys and administrative staff using internal systems and external research databases
- Enter, review, analyze, and maintain conflict and new matter data in accordance with firm policies and procedures
- Review workflow requests including detailed understanding of the submissions to ensure key information is included for appropriate processing
- Research individual and corporate entities to identify relationships and potential conflicts
- Review conflicts reports for accuracy and completeness, evaluate potential issues, and clear conflicts when appropriate
- Escalate unresolved or significant issues and follow up with attorneys and/or management as needed
- Review and process new client and matter intake documentation prior to opening
- Respond to conflict check inquiries and provide system and status support to firm personnel
- Ensure timely processing of requests by coordinating with team members and meeting deadlines
- Responsible for covering periodic after hours/weekend On Call shifts at the discretion of the General Counsel’s Office
Skills
- Bachelor's degree required
- Exceptional knowledge of legal conflicts and related ethical rules, with sound judgment and discretion in handling confidential information
- Strong analytical, critical thinking, and decision-making skills, with the ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment
- Excellent organizational skills and meticulous attention to detail
- Ability to organize and prioritize numerous tasks and complete under time constraints
- Ability to perform effectively with moderate supervision and within established time limits and on-going deadlines
- Ability to ask for and accept direction, while taking ownership of and resolving issues
- Demonstrate commitment to skill progression and consistent improvement of the quality of work product
- Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively and professionally with attorneys, staff, and colleagues at all levels
- Demonstrated customer service focus and professionalism in a legal or professional services environment
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and web-based applications, with strong computer, research, and proofreading skills
- With a minimum of three years of conflicts experience in the legal industry preferred
- J.D. is a plus
- Previous experience with Aderant and/or Intapp preferred
Benefits
- Open to remote work
- Medical, Dental and Vision with wellness component
- Free Telehealth coverage
- Short- and Long-Term Disability
- Pet Insurance
- 401K and profit sharing (after completion of eligibility requirements)
- Generous Paid Time Off Plus Paid Holidays
- Tuition Reimbursement
- In-house training and development
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