What are the responsibilities and job description for the Conflicts Analyst position at Jenner & Block?
COMPANY OVERVIEW
Jenner & Block LLP is a law firm with global reach, with offices in Century City, Chicago, London, Los Angeles, New York, San Francisco, and Washington, DC. The firm is known for its prominent and successful litigation practice, global investigations practice, regulatory and government controversies work, and experience handling sophisticated and high-profile corporate transactions. Its clients include Fortune 100 companies, technology companies, large privately held corporations, emerging companies, Native American tribes, and venture capital and private equity investors. The American Lawyer has recognized Jenner & Block as the No. 1 pro bono firm in the United States 10 times.
POSTION SUMMARY
The Conflicts Analyst is an entry-level, non-exempt professional position in the Conflicts Services Department. We are seeking a flexible, articulate, self-directed individual to join an experienced team. This is a full-time position working Monday through Friday 8:45 am to 5:15 pm with a rotational shift (approximately one day per week) of 11:00 am to 7:30 pm.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
- Responsible for reviewing new client and matter search requests and gathering the information for verification of entity and party information, and perform corporate affiliate research using a variety of reference materials.
- Create the reports necessary for the Firm to determine whether or not it may accept new clients and matters under prevailing ethical rules and internal policies.
- Once a new client matter has cleared conflicts, perform data entry to add parties and other information into the conflicts database.
- Assist with a wide range of research requests and other projects, including lateral hire processing.
QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS
- Bachelor’s Degree preferred.
- Conflicts Department experience of 2 years in a mid-large law firm preferred.
- A professional demeanor with excellent organizational and interpersonal skills, with the ability to interact with attorneys, management and staff.
- Excellent verbal and written business communication skills, with demonstrated ability to exercise good judgment and make sound decisions, while maintaining a customer service oriented manner.
- The ability to apply critical thinking in evaluating different conflicts scenarios or outcomes, and be adaptable to changes in the procedures or direction.
- Meticulous attention to detail and a proven ability to prioritize and multitask, with the ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment while maintaining high level work product.
- Ability to work collaboratively within a team, and produce work product efficiently and accurately.
- Ability to recognize a potential problem and escalate to the appropriate individual(s).
- Knowledge of Word and Excel, general computer and database skills. Intapp experience helpful.
- Knowledge of conflict principles and a general understanding of the laws of professional responsibility.
Disclaimer
Additional Duties
This job description is intended to provide a general overview of the primary duties and responsibilities for the position. It is not an exhaustive list of all tasks or responsibilities that may be assigned. The role may include additional duties, specialized projects, and other tasks as required. The firm reserves the right to modify or adjust the responsibilities to meet business needs.
Physical Requirements
Candidates must be able to meet the physical demands of the position, including the ability to commute to the office as required on designated in-office days based on the position. The firm is committed to providing reasonable accommodations in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) for qualified individuals with disabilities.
EEO Statement
Jenner & Block LLP is an equal opportunity employer. Recruitment and employment decisions are not made on the basis of an individual’s race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability or medical condition, genetic information, sexual orientation, sex, gender identity and/or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or related medical conditions, arrest record, matriculation, personal appearance, political affiliation, marital, parental, veteran, military, or order of protection status, or any other protected status or that of their relatives, friends, or associates.
Jenner & Block is proud to offer a competitive total rewards package, including comprehensive health & well-being benefits and 401k profit sharing. The anticipated pay range for this role is $60,000-$80,000. The actual offered rate for this position will be determined based on several factors, including qualifications and experience, geographic location, education, external market data, and consideration of internal equity.
Salary : $60,000 - $80,000