Conflicts Analyst
Kahana Feld is a law firm seeking a Conflicts Analyst to assist in identifying potential conflicts of interest through database research and analysis. The role involves reviewing new business intake requests, maintaining conflicts databases, and preparing reports to support the firm's risk management efforts.
Responsibilities
- Perform comprehensive conflicts searches using the firm’s database to identify potential conflicts of interest between new and existing clients and matters
- Review and analyze client and matter information, including corporate structures, affiliations, and legal issues, to assess potential conflicts
- Conduct research on companies, individuals, and other entities using legal research tools to identify relevant relationships and potential conflicts
- Maintain and update the conflicts database with accurate client and matter details
- Review new business intake forms and related documentation, including conflict reports, engagement agreements, and waivers, to ensure accuracy, completeness, and compliance with firm policies
- Prepare detailed conflict reports and summaries for review
- Identify and flag potential conflicts, escalating issues to the Conflicts Supervisor for final review and resolution as needed
- Ensure that all executed engagement agreements, conflict waivers, outside counsel guidelines, and ethical wall memoranda are properly recorded and stored in the firm’s administrative document repository
- Assist in the development and improvement of conflicts procedures and best practices to enhance efficiency and accuracy in conflicts clearance
- Stay up to date with industry trends, legal ethics rules, and firm policies regarding conflicts of interest and client intake
- Perform additional projects and administrative tasks as assigned
Skills
- Bachelor's degree preferred (law, business, or a related field)
- Strong analytical and research skills with a keen eye for detail
- Ability to assess potential conflicts based on corporate relationships, legal matters, and ethical considerations
- Proficiency with legal research tools and Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook)
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present research findings clearly and concisely
- Strong organizational and time-management skills to handle multiple tasks and meet deadlines
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgment when handling sensitive information
- Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced legal environment
- Prior legal industry experience, compliance, or risk management is a plus
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