Job Description

We have an outstanding career opportunity for a Conflicts Analyst to join a leading Company located in the Chicago, IL surrounding area.

Salary: $58,000 - $65,000

This role sits at the center of legal risk management and new business intake. As a Conflicts Analyst, you'll play a critical role in protecting the integrity of the firm by identifying, analyzing, and resolving potential conflicts of interest. You'll work closely with attorneys, administrative teams, and leadership, applying sound judgment, attention to detail, and a deep understanding of professional responsibility rules to support client onboarding and lateral hiring.

Responsibilities:

• Own the Conflicts Review Process 
  • Conduct daily conflicts checks for new clients and matters, with additional exposure to lateral hire conflicts reviews as needed. 
• Analyze & Interpret Complex Data 
  • Review and analyze large, detailed conflict reports to identify actual or potential conflicts of interest and document findings clearly and accurately. 
• Research & Due Diligence 
  • Perform comprehensive research using internal databases and external sources to identify related parties, affiliates, investments, and organizational relationships. 
• Advise & Collaborate 
  • Summarize conflict results and articulate potential issues to attorneys and internal stakeholders, partnering with senior conflicts leadership to recommend and implement resolutions. 
• Support Ethical Compliance 
  • Coordinate the documentation of conflict resolutions, including engagement letters, waivers, and the establishment of ethical walls when required. 
• Manage Intake & Workflow 
  • Enter, maintain, and analyze data within the new business intake and conflicts systems; assign new matter numbers and ensure records are complete and compliant. 
• Drive Process Improvement 
  • Maintain a working knowledge of intake and conflicts technologies and contribute to workflow enhancements and system updates. 
• Be a Trusted Resource 
  • Respond to inquiries from attorneys and staff regarding conflicts and intake procedures with professionalism and discretion. 
• Provide Flexible Support 
  • Assist with special projects and provide after-hours or weekend support when business needs require it. 

Basic Hiring Criteria:

• Bachelor's degree in legal studies, information management, or a related field strongly preferred. 
• Minimum 2 years of experience conducting legal research or supporting conflicts/new business intake. 

Desired Qualifications:

• Prior experience in a law firm, professional services, or consulting environment strongly preferred. 
• Working knowledge of the American Bar Association Model Rules of Professional Conduct related to conflicts and business intake. 
• Strong research skills, including the use of internal systems, external databases, and advanced internet research. 
• Exceptional attention to detail and ability to analyze large volumes of complex information. 
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills. 
• Ability to interact effectively with attorneys, leadership, and support staff in a service-oriented environment. 
• Familiarity with industry-leading new business intake and conflicts systems. 
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office. 
• Comfort adopting new technologies; experience with Intapp Open or system administration is a plus. 
• Ability to work independently while managing multiple priorities and tight deadlines. 
• Strong work ethic, initiative, and commitment to confidentiality and accuracy. 
• Willingness to work extended hours or weekends as needed. 

Benefits offered to vary by the contract. Depending on your temporary assignment, benefits may include direct deposit, free career counseling services, 401(k), select paid holidays, short-term disability insurance, skills training, employee referral bonus, affordable medical coverage plan, and DailyPay (in some locations). For a full description of benefits available to you, be sure to talk with your recruiter.

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