Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Wood, Smith, Henning & Berman LLP is a national law firm seeking a fully remote Conflicts Analyst residing in the Pacific Standard Time zone. The role supports attorneys with opening new matters and onboarding new attorneys by researching entities, preparing conflict summaries, coordinating issue resolution, responding to inquiries, and completing special projects.
Responsibilities
- Research prospective clients and other entities in internal databases and external references consistent with established department procedures
- Provide clear and well written summaries of potential conflicts issues and possible resolutions to attorneys using established guidelines
- Regularly consult with the Supervisor and Manager to discuss conflicts reports and responses from attorneys that require additional review and suggest resolutions
- Follows up in a timely manner with attorneys and assistants to ensure resolution of conflicts issues
- Responds accurately to department email inquiries in a timely fashion
- Completes special projects as assigned
- Be available for overtime as needed
Skills
- Candidates must reside in a state in the PST time zone where WSHB has an office (see below) – no exceptions
- This position requires critical thinking, strong analytical and organizational skills, as well as good attention to detail
- Ability to work individually, as well as part of a team
- Comfortable communicating with Supervisor, Manager, attorneys, and support staff
- Experience with Outlook, iManage, Aderant software (Conflicts Web Browser, Expert Assistant, and Expert), S&P Capital IQ, Thomson Reuters' Company Investigator is a plus
- Prior conflicts experience with a law firm, a professional service, or academic environment is preferred
Benefits
- Potential for bonuses
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Disability insurance
- Life insurance
- Flexible spending account
- 401(k) retirement plan
- PTO
- Paid sick time
- Flexible work from home policy
- Professional development assistance
- Referral program
Company Overview