Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Davis Wright Tremaine LLP is an AmLaw 100 law firm committed to client service and inclusion. The Temporary Conflicts Analyst performs conflicts-of-interest research, analysis, documentation, database updates, reporting, and administrative support for new business intake, lateral attorneys, and other professional staff.
Responsibilities
- Perform comprehensive research, analysis, and documentation of potential conflicts of interest associated with new business intake in a timely manner
- Perform conflict of interest searches on incoming lateral attorneys in a timely manner. Provide detailed analysis of potential conflicts of interest to Conflicts Attorneys as appropriate
- Communicate with firm attorneys to determine whether clients remain current clients of the firm and, if applicable, update the records to reflect former client status. Review client/matter name changes for potential conflicts of interest
- Enter conflict information on parties in the conflict records as requested by conflicts manager and conflicts attorneys
- Enter and update records in the firm’s conflict database regarding conflict notices, newly hired attorneys, fiduciary relationships of firm employees, or other information as necessary
- Run project-driven searches (e.g., merger with other firm lawyers, RFP requests, onboarding portable new clients, and high-volume party searches)
- Respond to administrative intake questions received from attorneys and professional staff on behalf of the Conflicts Department in a timely manner
- Work with the Business Intake and Accounting team as well as other departments to streamline, audit, or finalize the opening of new matters or reopening of existing matters
- Audit conflicts check submittals
- Produce, review, and circulate daily reports regarding submitted conflicts checks and new matters opened
- Assist with other special projects, tasks, and/or Intapp CBI support as assigned
- Maintain regular and consistent attendance and punctuality. Adhere to schedule by being timely on breaks, lunches, and meetings
Skills
- 3+ years prior experience as a conflicts analyst, preferably at a large law firm
- High School graduate or GED equivalent required
- Strong communication skills, both verbal and written, including accurate grammar and spelling
- Attention to detail, analysis and organizational skills
- Strong database search skills, including development of search logic and strategies
- Ability to accurately type 35-40 wpm
- Strong interpersonal skills, team player able to work in a fast-paced environment
- Strong customer service skills, including understanding and responding quickly to a variety of inquiries
- Ability to work under pressure and meet project deadlines
- Experience with Microsoft Office is required
- Willingness to adapt to and learn new technology, software programs, and upgrades
- Excellent grammar, proofreading and organizational skills
- Ability to communicate clearly and handle stressful situations in a professional manner and multi-task as well as follow-up timely
- Willingness to work in a team-oriented environment
- Ability to understand and follow work instructions with minimal supervision
- Maintain excellent attendance and timely arrival
- Demonstrate flexibility
- Availability for overtime when required
- Bachelor's degree is preferred
- Experience at a large law firm
- Experience with Intapp products is preferred
Benefits
- First Stop Health Telemedicine: Speak with a licensed physician or mental health counselor 24/7, consultations covered by the firm
- TELUS Health Employee Assistance Program: Receive support with mental, financial, physical, and emotional wellbeing
- Voluntary Pet Insurance
- Milk Stork: Virtual lactation consulting, breast milk shipping and nutritional testing covered by the firm
- Peloton App
- Headspace App
- Paid sick leave is accrued on a biweekly basis at a rate of 1 hour per 30 hours worked
- Temporary employees working at least 30 hours per week may be eligible for health insurance with an optional HSA, dental insurance, vision care, telemedicine and virtual short term solution based counseling services, Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts, sick time, and an employee assistance program
- This position offers the flexibility to be fully remote while working within reasonable commuting distance from any of our offices.
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