Conflicts Analyst I
Williams & Connolly LLP is seeking a full-time Conflicts Analyst I to support the firm's compliance with ethical obligations and Risk Management policies. The role involves performing quality control reviews, data entry, and assisting with various research and projects related to new business intake and conflicts.
Responsibilities
- Perform quality control reviews of requests for new business, including reviewing and analyzing new and existing client/matter intake submissions to ensure that data is accurate, complete, and adheres to established policies and procedures
- Perform data entry, search and analysis using Williams & Connolly's new business conflicts and intake database (Intapp)
- Perform initial due diligence for new clients
- Assist in retrieval, review and retention of client engagement 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 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 projects assigned
Skills
- Bachelor's degree required and a minimum of one year of professional work experience, which may include internships or comparable experience
- Demonstrate ability to compile, review, and synthesize key data and information
- Strong research skills using internal and external resources
- Clear and concise written and verbal communication
- Proven capacity to manage multiple concurrent projects, balancing competing priorities with attention to detail
- Ability to work both independently and collaboratively to produce quality and timely work product
- Collaborate effectively across departments, with colleagues at all levels of the firm, and with outside contacts to accomplish shared goals and efficient workflows
- Knowledge of, and experience working with the Intapp suite of products is preferred, in particular Conflicts/Intake/Terms
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