Conflicts Analyst Jobs

Wilson Elser's NYC Downtown office located at 125 Broad Street currently seeks a Conflicts Analyst to join the team.

The Firm

Wilson Elser is a full-service and leading defense litigation law firm who faithfully serves our clients with more than 1,000 attorneys, across 40 offices in the United States and one in London. Founded in 1978, we rank among the top 200 law firms identified by The American Lawyer and 53rd in The National Law Journal's survey of the nation's largest law firms.

The Position

Conflicts Analysts play an integral role in a law firm's Conflicts Department. The Conflicts Department is the central hub through which conflicts of interest checks are processed for new clients, new matters, and new hires. The Conflicts Analyst is responsible for running data searches and identifying potential conflicts for attorneys to review further. The ideal candidate is someone who is extremely detail-oriented and will thrive in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks and work in a fast-paced environment
• Strong oral and written communication skills to solicit and communicate information effectively and professionally
• Must have a bachelor's degree
• 0-3 years’ experience working in a professional or legal office environment
• Legal internship or research experience
• Strong computer, research, analytical, and proofreading skills
• Ability to interact with all levels of personnel in a professional manner
• Ability to work in a team atmosphere
• Experience as a Conflicts Analyst in a law firm is a plus
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail

Responsibilities

• Assist the firm's Conflicts of Interest Counsel with specific projects relating to conflicts of interest issues
• Ensure all firm procedures are accurately followed before any new clients or matters are opened
• Initial review and intake of new matter forms and new client forms
• Execute various changes, corrections, and updates on existing client and matter information
• Complete searches and initial review of all entities or individuals involved in a potential new client and/or new matter to identify potential legal conflicts of interest
• Monitor and process requests to the department mailbox as assigned and on an as needed basis

Why Should You Apply?

• Excellent Benefits including a 401k match
• Excellent growth and advancement opportunities
• Corporate Discount Plans
• Generous PTO plan

The annualized salary range for this position is $50,000 to $70,000.Actual pay will be adjusted based on experience and other job-related factors permitted by law.

Interested?

Wilson Elser is a firm who focuses their commitment to both their clients and you! Please consider joining our team by sending your credentials to [email protected] and putting "NYC Conflicts Analyst" in the subject line.

We believe in creating a work environment free of barriers and bias, where individual outlooks and talents are respected and valued. Our firm's policy is to ensure an equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment based on race, color, national origin, religion, age, sex, disability, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation or any other characteristic protected by the law.