Conflicts Analyst

About the Role

Become a vital member of an esteemed law firm where your expertise in legal conflicts analysis safeguards client interests and ensures adherence to ethical standards. You will collaborate closely with attorneys and leadership to support new business intake and help maintain the firm's ethical compliance.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out independent reviews of potential conflicts for new business by validating data from multiple sources and working with legal professionals to resolve issues.
• Manage conflicts analysis during attorney and staff onboarding, upholding confidentiality and implementing ethical walls and screening protocols.
• Prepare, issue, and monitor conflict waivers, ensuring documentation accuracy and timely follow-up.
• Maintain and enhance the conflicts database by correcting data, identifying linked entities, reconciling discrepancies, and proposing system improvements.
• Provide training and support on conflicts and intake software, respond to user inquiries, and collaborate to optimize workflows and departmental processes.

Required Qualifications

• At least 3 to 5 years of experience conducting independent conflicts analysis in large law firm settings.
• Proficiency and preferably hands-on experience in managing conflicts databases.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with meticulous attention to detail and the ability to handle sensitive and highly confidential information.
• Strong communication and interpersonal abilities to collaborate effectively across multiple teams including attorneys, legal staff, and HR while managing various priorities.

Additional Information

• This position involves extended periods of computer work and sitting, with occasional lifting of files up to 20 pounds and attending meetings or training sessions throughout the office.
• Work schedule is full-time and exempt with direct hire status based in Portland, Oregon, embracing a hybrid work model.
• Salary ranges from $90,000 to $100,000 annually depending on experience.

Technology & Tools Used

• Intapp Open
• 3E
• iManage
• Intapp Walls