[Hiring] Conflicts Analyst @Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP

Role Description

The Conflicts Analyst assists in managing procedures related to new business for the firm and working closely with Conflicts Attorneys and the members of the team on the facilitation of review, analysis, identification, and processing of requests. This role also applies business rules to search criteria necessary for the Firm to determine whether it may accept new clients and matters under prevailing ethical rules, applicable law and internal policies.

Job Duties & Responsibilities

• Work directly with Conflict Attorneys to analyze conflict check inquiries related to Firm-wide new business and conflicts of interest.
• Prepare and obtain conflicts waivers.
• Monitor and review new intake forms, with an understanding of commercial and litigation matters to ensure submitted party information is correct and complete.
• Gather information from internal and external databases, as well as from involved attorneys, to conduct factual research on prospective clients and other relevant parties.
• Determine the status of relevant matters, assess whether a conflict of interest exists, and provide related risk assessment accordingly.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Paralegal certificate preferred.

Requirements

• 4+ years’ experience in a conflicts analyst capacity at a law firm, corporation or financial institution.
• Understanding of the type of work undertaken by a large global law firm, along with an appreciation of commercial and legal terms.
• Strong organization skills, including robust issue tracking, follow up, and resolution capabilities.
• Ability to work effectively with all levels of personnel in a global market with tact and diplomacy.
• Ability to communicate professionally, clearly, concisely, and diplomatically, both verbally and in writing.
• Proficiency with research applications such as Capital IQ and World-Check One.
• Knowledge of InTapp a plus but not required.
• Proven organizational skills, with the ability to provide a quality, accurate, and efficient written work product in a high-volume environment.
• Ability to manage complex projects and assignments while meeting tight deadlines.
• Advanced knowledge of conflicts and experience with conflicts resolution with overall understanding of a corporate law practice; previous experience in law firm conflicts and intake.

Benefits

• Salary Information: The estimated base salary range for this position is $150,000 to $170,000 at the time of posting.
• The actual salary offered will depend on a variety of factors, including qualifications, years of relevant experience, level of education attained, certifications or other professional licenses held, and location.
• This role is exempt meaning it is not overtime pay eligible.