Conflict Analyst
Locke Lord

Job Info

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Success is always within your reach at Locke Lord.

Locke Lord is a premier full-service law firm that has earned a solid reputation for complex litigation, regulatory and transactional work on behalf of clients in important and growing industry sectors around the world.

At Locke Lord, our diverse and inclusive culture of collegiality and collaboration - core values of the Firm - across all of our offices and practices is ultimately reflected in our client experience by culminating in a deep understanding of our clients' businesses.

Locke Lord is proud to uphold a collective sense of integrity. Our Firm invests in your professional growth, whether you are a seasoned professional or a recent graduate. In addition to lawyers, we hire problem solvers to deliver creative solutions across numerous disciplines, including marketing, technology, accounting, human resources, practice support and office services. We reward our employees with a team oriented work environment, competitive salaries, and a comprehensive benefits program.

The Conflict Analyst is responsible for performing conflict of interest checks on potential new client matters, re-opened matters, and other conflict enquiries to ensure the Firm is aware of situations that present a conflict of interest to its clients.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Perform research using the Firm's conflicts database and additional web based research as required.
  
• Analyze conflict reports and flags information to highlight potential conflicts.
  
• Serve as information and procedural resources for attorneys and staff submitting conflict check requests.
  
• Review data submitted for accuracy and corresponds with the attorneys/secretaries regarding any questions.
  
• Develop possible variations of names while performing data searches.
  
• Perform Corporate Family Tree Database Research, including data entry of names and the review of results to determine relevancy to the corporation searched.
  
• Research potential clients and other parties utilizing Lexis and Westlaw as required by matter type.
  
• Review search results utilizing established guidelines.
  
• Distribute the conflict report to the attorneys for review and clearance.
  
• Follow-up on outstanding responses until resolution is achieved.
  
• Additional responsibilities as assigned by the Client Intake & Conflicts Supervisor or the Director of Information Governance.
  

Additional skills/Abilities/Knowledge:

• Strong analytical skills, as well as ability to organize and produce detailed and accurate work.
  
• Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment.
  
• Team oriented with the ability to work independently, with minimum supervision.
  
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
  
• Exceptional work-ethic.
  
• Dedication to performing the highest level of customer service.
  
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality.
  

Education & Experience:

• Bachelor's Degree required.
  
• Prior law firm experience preferred but not required.
  
• Solid working knowledge of Windows 7, Microsoft Office 2010, Outlook and experience with conflicts software.
  
• Experience with Elite or InTapp preferred.
  

Additional Information:

Work Environment - This position operates onsite in a professional office environment with the opportunity to work remote.

Position Type/Expected Work Hours - This is a full-time non-exempt position. Days and hours of work are Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Overtime may be required as job duties demand.

Travel - Little to no travel is anticipated.

Locke Lord LLP is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, sex, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, domestic partner status, civil union status, genetic information, disability, veteran status or other classifications that are deemed to be protected under federal, state and/or local laws. It is our intention that all qualified applicants be given equal opportunity and that selection decisions be based on job-related factors.

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