Reports to: Conflicts Manager
Morris Manning & Martin, LLP is seeking an experienced Conflicts Analyst to add to our growing team. The Conflicts Analyst will assist the Conflicts Manager with resolving escalated issues, while demonstrating an exceptional team-player approach, assisting other team members with tasks, and promoting departmental cohesiveness.
The ideal candidate will have a J.D. with at least three (3) or more years of experience in mid- to large-sized law firms, and is extremely proficient in utilizing Intapp software.
Responsibilities
- Provide contextual analysis and critical assessment of new business intake reports, lateral hire conflicts checks, RFPs and other conflicts materials
- Manage department’s intake of requests from attorneys, Accounting, and others, and provide accurate and timely responses
- Work with attorneys to negotiate specific terms as needed; maintain accurate records and tracking system
- Assist in administration of ethical screens and ensure screening records are complete
- Execute lateral candidate review processes
- Manage the engagement letter and conflicts waiver processes
- New business intake review from start to finish (including searching and final analysis)
- Conflicts searching and review with minimal guidance outside of complicated conflicts issues or other items specifically noted for escalation
- Provides guidance to junior team members and assists Conflicts Manager with special tasks
- Other duties and projects as assigned
Qualifications
- Minimum three (3) years of experience in a law firm environment
- Juris Doctorate Degree (J.D.) required, or any combination of training, education and experience that demonstrates the ability to perform duties of the position
- Experience drafting waivers, reviewing engagement letters, and preferrable experience with ethical walls
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Exceptional organizational skills
- Detail oriented with a strong work ethic
- Demonstrated ability to independently plan and coordinate work with others as necessary to bring projects to successful completion
- Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work well in a team environment
- Ability to work with and maintain confidential information
- Ability to communicate with attorneys and firm personnel at all levels
- Proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Word and Excel
- Experience with conflicts software; Aderant and Intapp preferred
The Firm offers a very competitive salary and benefits package, including medical, dental, 401(k), and PTO. A background check will be completed on final applicants to whom an offer is made.