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Hinshaw & Culbertson LLP · 1 day ago

Conflicts Analyst (Remote)

United States

Full-time

Remote

Mid, Senior Level

5+ years exp

Hinshaw & Culbertson LLP is a national law firm seeking a Conflicts Analyst to join their team. The role involves processing conflicts of interest searches, maintaining the conflicts database, and supporting special projects related to new clients and matters.

Law Practice

Growth Opportunities

Responsibilities

Review New Business Intake requests to ensure that data is accurate and complete. Use internal and external resources to ascertain the nature of an entity's role in a particular matter, and engage in discussions with lawyers and/or secretaries to gather information and/or clarification as needed

Process conflict of interest searches for all NBI requests; ensuring a thorough conflict search is performed for each party

Assign matter numbers to new matter requests; ensuring all matter data is accurate and correct

Assist in the implementation and maintenance of ethical walls as needed

Evaluate relationships between companies and individuals and incorporate those relationships into the conflicts database

Demonstrate a complete understanding of firm policy and department procedures regarding case captions, engagement letters, and outside counsel guidelines

Assist in all aspects of the NBI department operations inclusive of administrative tasks to maintain the integrity of the Firm's conflicts database

Respond to all inquiries made by secretaries and attorneys relating to intake and conflicts

Stay current with best industry practices and new developments in the area of conflicts of interest and risk management

Assume any other duties as assigned

Qualification

Legal researchConflicts of interestCMS/AderantIntapp OpenAttention to detailMicrosoft OfficeProfessional work ethicInterpersonal skillsWritten communicationVerbal communication

Required

Bachelor's degree in a relevant information management field or a minimum of 5 years' experience in conducting legal research

Demonstrated ability to interpret and analyze information

Advanced internet skills, and exceptional attention to detail

Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills. Ability to work with personnel at all levels to converse about conflicts of interest issues, and department procedures

Exhibit professional work ethic, initiative and customer service

Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs

Ability to work with tight deadlines and to provide off hours support (evenings, weekends and holiday) for special projects and escalated issues, as needed

Preferred

Previous experience in a law firm, professional services or consulting firm in processing new business and/or conflicts of interest is strongly desired

Familiarity with industry leading Intake and Conflicts systems preferred

Experience with CMS/Aderant and Intapp Open preferred