Conflicts Analyst - Washington, United States - Binding Minds

Binding Minds

Verified Company

Washington, United States

2 days ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

beBee recruiter

Description

Participates in or manages special projects and performs other duties as assigned.

Conducts thorough and complete new client business, supplemental, preclearance, new hires, business development, and other types of conflict of interest search requests.
In connection with new hire (Lateral) conflicts checks, organizes, prioritizes, and tracks incoming requests and status, coordinates information and updates other conflicts team members, Legal Talent, and other recruiting staff as needed. Handles a full range of lateral conflicts matters including more complex conflicts issues, working with Conflicts Attorneys to reach resolution.
Reviews requests for accuracy and ensures work product completeness following up with lawyers as necessary.
Analyzes conflicts reports and flags information to highlight potential conflicts for additional review.
Reviews and analyzes conflicts database "hits" and makes recommendations concerning the likelihood of potential conflicts.
Communicates and disseminates conflicts of interest information verbally or in writing to all relevant parties.
Maintains "Hold" files of assigned matters, following up within established timeframes to handle all due diligence and ensure that files are in alphabetical order by client, complete, and uptodate with regard to follow ups.
Drafts waiver letters and engagement letters for clients as directed and required, including lateralspecific consent letters.
Provides additional research using thirdparty business resources for all new clients and for other assigned work as needed.
Contributes to the Firm's Service Excellence initiative to consistently improve its image internally and externally. Displays professionalism, quality service and a "can do" attitude to internal members/departments of the Firm as well as external clients and vendors via electronic and print correspondence, over the telephone and inperson.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

Ability to initiate, follow through all details, and complete time sensitive projects with mínimal supervision.
Excellent project management and organizational skills, including the ability to work effectively in an atmosphere of multiple projects, shifting priorities, and deadline pressure.
Demonstrated ability to compile, review, and determine logical conclusions or recommendations based on data and information that is varied in content and format.
Business writing skills including knowledge of business English, vocabulary, punctuation, grammar, and spelling as necessary to present routine business information in established and errorfree formats.
Good oral communication skills as necessary to communicate and coordinate with others on routine but varied issues. Good judgment in determining when assistance is needed in communicating with attorneys on varied issues.
Excellent interpersonal skills, as necessary to work effectively with people at all levels at WH.
Proficiency using online research tools (or ability to learn if we would teach) such as Lexis, Westlaw, Dun & Bradstreet, Hoovers, the Internet, and various other resources.

Experience

Fouryear college degree required.
Education should have demonstrated the ability to think critically, analyze information, and make sound recommendations. J.D. preferred.
Minimum 35 years' experience (e.g., general research, paralegal, or project assistance experience) successfully demonstrating responsibilities and/or skills described herein.
Law firm experience required.

Pay:
$80, $100,000.00 per year

Schedule: