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Snell & Wilmer · 21 hours ago

Conflicts Analyst

Phoenix, AZ

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

1+ years exp

Snell & Wilmer is a law firm seeking a Conflicts Analyst to join their Conflicts Counsel Administration Group in Phoenix. The role focuses on supporting conflict resolution processes and ensuring compliance with ethical standards, requiring strong organizational and analytical skills.

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Responsibilities

Running and reviewing conflict reports for incoming work, including conflicts questionnaires, audits, and Requests for Proposals (RFPs)

Assisting attorneys in assessing the nature of potential conflicts and determining whether they can be resolved or waived

Drafting and providing conflicts waiver requests in consultation with the Conflicts Counsel Administration team

Reviewing, verifying, and analyzing new business conflict reports, preparing summaries of identified issues, and recommending appropriate actions

Draft essential documents such as engagement and disengagement letters, conflict waivers, and ethical wall memoranda

Importing client and adverse party information into the Aderant database and generating accounting reports for audit purposes

Managing daily client matter closures and contributing to firmwide closure projects

Qualification

Legal research platformsRules of Professional ResponsibilityConflict resolution experienceMicrosoft Office SuiteAderant databaseClient service skillsTime managementOrganizational skillsInterpersonal skillsCommunication skills

Required

At least one year of experience in a law firm with similar conflict resolution responsibilities or three years' experience in a law firm or a multiple-lawyer corporate legal department

Demonstrated ability to both independently plan and coordinate work with others to bring projects to successful completion

Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and familiarity with tools such as electronic document filing programs, online legal research platforms (e.g., Lexis, Westlaw), searchable conflicts databases (e.g., Elite), and finance databases

Pro-active self-starter: demonstrated ability to see and remain mindful of the big picture without losing sight of details

Ability to research specific jurisdiction rules as they relate to conflict-of-interest issues

Knowledge of the Rules of Professional Responsibility

Strong research, deductive reasoning, and analytical skills to identify and resolve potential conflicts effectively

Strong client service skills and time management practices

Proven organizational skills, ability to set priorities and multi-task while meeting strict deadlines

A risk management mindset with a keen attention to detail. Ability to exercise discretion and good judgment

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, adaptable to varied settings and circumstances