A bit about us:

We are seeking an experienced and dynamic Conflicts Analysts specializing in Litigation to join our team. This position can be based in our Cincinnati, Cleveland, Columbus, Dayton, Detroit, Indianapolis or Minneapolis office.

This role offers an exciting opportunity to work on high-profile litigation cases, providing legal representation and advice to top clients. This is a unique chance to apply your skills and expertise to make a significant impact in our organization and the communities we serve.

If you are interested in learning more before applying, please contact Ollie at 949-335-4714 or Ollie.Sanders@Jobot.com.

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Why join us?

Our healthy list of benefits include but are not limited to:

  • Competitive Compensation
  • Annual Bonus
  • Paid Vacation
  • Paid Holidays
  • Paid Sick Time
  • Full benefits (medical, dental, vision)
  • 401k with company match
  • Flexible spending account program
  • Life insurance
  • Accidental death & dismemberment policy
  • Long-term disability policy
  • Moving expenses
  • Sixteen-week paid parental leave, with additional four weeks of unpaid leave available
  • Emergency child care and elder care

Job Details

We are seeking a Conflicts Analyst to join our Conflicts team. The ideal candidate will have at least two years of experience working in a legal/ethical conflicts department in a mid- to large-sized law firm. Under the direction of the Firm’s Conflicts Counsel, the Conflicts Analyst will perform research and prepare conflicts search reports analyzing the data of existing and potential clients and matters, and identify and assist in resolving possible ethical conflicts in representation and business issues for both new business and lateral matters. The Conflicts Analyst serves clients and attorneys by ensuring that the firm fulfills its ethical obligations. All employees operate under a “Client First” philosophy – in all things, we seek to provide exceptional services to our clients.

Duties & Responsibilities:
  • Define effective search strategies and conduct conflicts searches for new business and potential lateral matters using the firm’s internal electronic database.
  • Analyze, articulate and communicate search results to firm attorneys, including the identification and suggested resolution of potential conflicts.
  • Perform comprehensive corporate research using online databases to accurately determine corporate affiliations and relationships.
  • Work collaboratively with Conflicts Counsel, Conflicts Attorneys, General Counsel, firm attorneys and the conflicts team to aid in conflicts resolution.
  • Draft engagement letters, conflict waivers and ethical screen memorandums for review.
  • Assist in the ongoing review, reconciliation and clean-up of the firm’s existing client/matter information and conflicts database.
  • Provide excellent customer service to legal assistants and firm attorneys.
  • Must have ability and willingness to work remotely outside of normal business hours as needed.

Requirements:
  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • 2+ years of experience working in a law firm conflicts department that utilizes Intapp (strongly preferred) or equivalent conflicts software.
  • Working knowledge of professional responsibility and legal ethics rules pertaining to conflicts.
  • Ability to efficiently manage multiple tasks and projects while providing an accurate work product in a high-volume, fast-paced work environment.
  • Ability to think critically, independently and decisively.
  • Ability to take initiative and adapt to changes in workflow, processes and procedures.
  • Ability to work effectively in a team atmosphere.
  • Strong interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills.
  • Ability to scale communications to all levels within the firm and translate complex issues into simple concepts.
Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

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