Role Overview
This position involves close collaboration with the New Business Conflicts Supervisor, the firm's Ethics Committee, attorneys, and various levels of firm administration, as well as other members of the New Business Conflicts Department. The primary focus is on reviewing new business to identify and resolve conflicts of interest.
Key Responsibilities
- Review new business intake requests, compile preliminary conflict check results, and resolve conflict of interest issues.
- Conduct research on new client matters and assist in clearing conflicts of interest when necessary.
- Assist with coding engagement letters according to established guidelines and document actions in the conflicts database.
- Work with attorneys to identify and resolve conflicts of interest, including coordinating the receipt, documentation, and preparation of engagement letters, client waivers, and consents.
- Prepare and implement ethical screens or firewalls for new firm matters as required.
- Facilitate the approval process for new matters from the Ethics Committee and other firm administration levels in accordance with firm policies.
- Support the Supervisor in training Conflicts Analyst Assistants and Conflicts Analysts.
- Demonstrate proficiency in understanding and using the Conflicts Database.
- Monitor and track various special projects.
- Provide research assistance and support on other projects as assigned within the New Business Conflicts Department.
Qualifications, Experience, and Training
Essential:
- Degree-level education or equivalent experience
- Experience in conflict analysis and research
- Experience working in a law firm