Conflicts Analyst

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The Conflicts Analyst is responsible for analyzing research and reports on potential conflicts of interest as a key component of the law firm’s new business intake and lateral hiring processes.  The Conflicts Analyst works with Intake Attorneys to resolve any identified potential or actual conflicts of interest. 

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Reviews searches and reports generated by Conflicts Researchers for clients, matters, and/or other new business, using the Firm’s conflicts and intake databases; analyzes and ranks the potential conflicts of interest for further review/resolution by Intake Attorneys, ICS Director, and/or the Intake Partner; grants final matter opening approval for matters with no conflicts of interest that meet “Fast-Track” approval guidelines.

• Reviews searches and reports generated by Conflicts Researchers for lateral attorney candidates and incoming Staff, Project Attorneys, and Summer/Fall Associates, using the Firm’s conflicts and intake databases; analyzes and ranks the potential conflicts of interest for further review/resolution by Intake Attorneys, ICS Director, and/or the Intake Partner; assists with preparation of reports regarding conflicts resolution that may be required upon hire. 

• Conducts factual research using internal and external resources, which may include researching corporate relationships and discussions with attorneys and/or legal support staff to gather information and/or clarification regarding a party or matter.

• Collaborates with the ICS team and the Office of General Counsel to research, analyze, and resolve conflicts of interest. 

• Performs conflicts research, database maintenance, data entry, and special projects, as requested by the Intake Manager.

• Continues development of skills, process improvements, and knowledge of the applicable rules regarding conflicts of interest and trends/changes in the legal industry. 

QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to compile, review, filter, synthesize, and interpret information which is varied in content and format.

• Demonstrated ability to interpret and apply the applicable rules of professional conduct regarding conflicts of interest.

• Ability to think independently, exercise good judgment, and make decisions when appropriate.

• Strong research skills using internal and external resources.  Proven aptitude to quickly learn new applications.

• Strong organizational skills, including the ability to produce a high quality and accurate work product with minimal supervision in an atmosphere of multiple projects, shifting priorities, and extremely tight deadline pressure.

• Ability to work effectively with the Firm’s attorneys and staff at all levels.

• Ability to write effective business correspondence that presents information and/or responds to questions from attorneys or staff in a professional and courteous manner.  This includes reasonable ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor’s degree, or Paralegal degree/certificate.

• Minimum of three (3) years of experience in a legal environment with demonstrated research and problem-solving skills or working knowledge of conflicts of interest.

The Firm will comply with any applicable city or state workplace mandates in effect in regards to Covid-19. 

This position description is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of the job.  The statements contained in the position description are not necessarily all-inclusive and additional duties and responsibilities may be assigned as determined by business needs.

This position description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

By applying for this position, you agree and understand that Troutman Pepper Locke will process your Personal Information pursuant to the terms of our Worker and Applicant Global Privacy Notice. If you have questions about our data handling practices, or you are a resident of California, the United Kingdom, or the European Union and wish to exercise your privacy rights, please contact us at [email protected].

Equal Employment Opportunity
Troutman Pepper Locke adheres to a policy of equal opportunity and will make all employment decisions, which include hiring, promotion, transfer, demotion, evaluation, compensation and separation, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, pregnancy, citizenship, disability, genetic information, marital or armed forces status and any other classification as protected by law.

Compensation is dependent on several factors, such as position, location, education, training, and/or experience.

$60,000.00 - $80,000.00