[Remote] Conflicts Analyst

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Blank Rome LLP is an Am Law 100 firm providing legal and advocacy services to clients globally. They are seeking a Conflicts Analyst to process conflict check requests, perform corporate research, and maintain data integrity within the conflicts database.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and perform conflict searches for all prospective and new clients and matters of the firm using Intapp Open, the firm’s current conflicts software
• Review and verify the affiliations associated with parties to be searched based on the matter descriptions provided by the requesting attorneys
• Perform corporate research as necessary to validate the identities of the parties included in conflict search requests and add additional related parties to searches where appropriate
• Analyze conflict search results to identify and report potentially relevant results, including potential conflicts of interest
• Present the results of conflict searches in clear and comprehensive reports to Conflict Attorneys, firm attorneys and staff
• Manage and maintain the integrity of data stored in the conflicts database
• Demonstrate strong analytical skills by compiling comprehensive reports of clients and matters as directed by firm management
• Help to facilitate the resolution of potential conflicts of interest through written and oral communication with affected attorneys
• Provide professional and timely customer service to all firm attorneys and staff
• Work additional hours as needed to fulfill job requirements including providing after-hours coverage on occasion for emergent conflict requests. Must be flexible with overtime throughout the work week, weekends, and in some cases holidays
• Perform other responsibilities as assigned

Skills

• 1+ year of experience in conflicts, new business intake, or a related field in a law firm environment
• Knowledge of conflict of interest principles and applicable rules of professional conduct
• Bachelor's degree required
• Ability to exercise good judgement if/when escalating matters to the Conflict Attorney team
• Strong communication skills (verbal and written) with the ability to develop positive working relationships (in-person and virtually)
• Meticulous attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to work independently as well as with a team
• Ability to manage multiple tasks with effective organizational skills
• Ability to work on complex requests in a fast-paced and high-pressure environment
• Ability to work with and handle confidential matters
• Proven problem solving, critical thinking, analytical and decision-making skills
• Unquestioned integrity and professionalism
• Proficient in Microsoft Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams)
• Proficient in web-based conference call/web-sharing applications
• Intapp Open software experience is a plus
• Knowledge of Dun and Bradstreet, Hoovers, Lexis, Westlaw, and/or Pacer, and the ability to interpret the data produced by those systems is a plus

Benefits

• Annual discretionary bonuses based on performance
• Profit-sharing contributions based on eligibility and firm profitability
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Life, accident, and disability insurance plans
• 401(k) retirement benefits
• Commuter benefits
• Well-being programs

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