What are the responsibilities and job description for the Conflict Analyst position at Bousquet Holstein?
Bousquet Holstein PLLC is a versatile law firm with offices in Syracuse and Ithaca, representing clients across many industries. The firm’s clientele is comprised of businesses and individual clients for whom we provide legal advice and counsel on a broad range of matters covering more than 30 different practice areas.
Our mission and core beliefs are the guiding principles of our firm and determine how we practice law, respect and serve our clients, support our attorneys and staff, and achieve our goals and those of our clients. Our firm's identity is grounded in the value of teamwork and respect for everyone's individual contributions — and we are committed to fostering a diverse workplace that reflects the communities in which our clients and employees live and work.
With a history of over 60 years serving the Syracuse area, our firm feels a profound commitment to our community. This responsibility is a pillar of our company culture, and the contributions we collectively and individually make to our community are an integral part of who we are.
Bousquet Holstein PLLC currently has the following job opportunities available. For questions or inquiries regarding attorney positions, please contact Lisa Bachar, Director of Human Resources at lbachar@bhlawpllc.com. For inquiries on all other positions please contact Human Resources at HR@bhlawpllc.com. All inquiries will be kept confidential.
Job Purpose
The Conflict Analyst is primarily responsible for the timely and accurate review and processing of New Business Intake (“NBI”) forms and the production of conflicts of interest checks for incoming matters to the Firm.
Salary range: $27.00 – $29.00/hr.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Conduct thorough, time-sensitive research and data analysis on the Firm's new business to minimize risk and identify potential ethical or business-related conflicts of interest with current and prospective clients.
- Prepare reports and summaries of research for attorney review, assessing identified conflicts and determining the level of risk involved.
- Coordinate with attorneys and staff to verify the accuracy and completeness of conflict reports and other due diligence, ensuring informed decisions can be made regarding the acceptance of new business.
- Ensure Conflict of Interest Waivers are obtained if required.
- Maintain detailed and accurate records of all conflict assessments and resolutions.
- Carefully, accurately and in a timely manner, review and process all new NBI submissions for new and existing clients (including generating conflicts reports, conducting any required corporate research on the listed parties to the submission, resolving any noted data entry errors/omissions in the NBI forms).
- Collaborate with attorneys, staff and the Firm's Time and Billing Department to ensure that the Client Database is regularly updated for accurate invoice addresses and billing methods.
- Responsible for routine maintenance of NBI Forms.
- Maintain and update procedure manual.
- Additional projects/duties as assigned.
Requested Qualifications
- Ability to work independently while collaborating with teammates to ensure exceptional customer service.
- Bachelor's degree with 3 years of corporate or law firm work experience; experience with conflicts analysis preferred.
- Strong analytical and deductive reasoning skills.
- Excellent database and internet research skills.
- Excellent interpersonal and communications skills with the ability to communicate concisely, accurately and professionally with attorneys and administrative staff.
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail with ability to prioritize and multitask in a fast-paced environment.
Individuals from historically under-represented groups within in the legal community are encouraged to apply. Please submit your resume and cover letter to Lisa Bachar, Director of Human Resources, at lbachar@bhlawpllc.com.
Salary : $27 - $29