Conflicts Analyst

Description

Williams & Connolly LLP has an immediate opening for a full-time Conflicts Analyst. The business intake and conflicts function of the Conflicts Analyst is essential to the firm's compliance with its ethical obligations prevailing in jurisdictions in which it practices, the firm's adherence to Risk Management policies and procedures, and its ability to promptly onboard new business, in the form of new clients and new matters for existing clients, new timekeepers and new employees. Under the direction of the Professional Responsibility & Risk Management Counsel and working closely with the Senior Conflicts System Administrator, the Conflicts Attorneys, and the firm's General Counsel and Ethics Committee, this position's duties include, but are not limited to:

• Primary responsibility to process and analyze all incoming new client and new matter workflow requests and analyze conflict check reports on a daily basis to determine any direct or potential conflicts, including potential conflicts for all incoming employees as needed, in a timely, efficient, and accurate manner;
• Data entry, search and analysis using Williams & Connolly's new business conflicts and intake databases (Intapp);
• Perform initial due diligence for new clients to the firm;
• Assist in retrieval, review and retention of current retainer agreements, outside counsel guidelines and other forms with ethics rules and opinions;
• Provide and decipher Corporate Family Tree information;
• Provide conflicts information to requesting attorneys, Conflicts Attorneys, Professional Responsibility and Risk Management Counsel and the Ethics Committee;
• Provide status of new client matters;
• Assist with drafting of engagement letters and conflict waivers, as needed;
• Produce Conflicts Checks or New Matter Forms by Proxy;
• Handle numerous calls and emails as they relate to Conflicts and New
  
  
  

Client Matters; and

• Assist with a wide range of research and other requests as necessary.
  
  
  

Requirements

The ideal candidate will have an interest in the law, and in particular, experience with conflicts and the Rules of Professional Conduct. The candidate must have the ability to work independently and yet still effectively communicate with others and use the utmost care in the handling of confidential information. The position requires a general understanding of the legal process and litigation concepts and a general understanding of business entities, financing, real estate, emerging companies, mergers and acquisitions and related complexities as they apply to conflicts of interest.

This position requires the ability to interface with firm management, partners, and employees in a highly professional manner, and the ability to manage and prioritize a high volume of work activities meeting all deadlines. Must have excellent organization and prioritization skills with consistent attention to detail, and a demonstrated ability to review and synthesize data and information efficiently and accurately. The candidate should be comfortable working in a fast-paced environment. The position requires a Bachelor's Degree. The ideal candidate also will possess legal experience, preferably in conflicts and/or new business intake. Knowledge of, and experience working with the Intapp suite of products preferred, in particular Conflicts/Intake/Terms.

While performing the duties of this position, candidates must be able to sit for long periods of time, repeat motions that may include the wrists, hands and/or fingers, and carry objects weighing up to 25 pounds. After successfully completing the introductory period, the candidate will be eligible to work the department's approved hybrid schedule.

This is an exempt position. The anticipated annual salary range for this position is $75,000 - $90,000. The final offer amount is dependent on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, years of experience, education, and other relevant skills and qualifications. Williams & Connolly offers competitive compensation and benefit packages.

Required Education

Bachelor's Degree