What are the responsibilities and job description for the Conflicts Specialist position at The ONeil Search Group?
Our client, a top global law firm, is seeking a Conflicts Analyst to join their NY office.
Four-year degree from competitive school with strong GPA
Minimum of three years' relevant experience, ideally at a large international law firm
Responsibilities:
* Gather information from established databases and from attorneys involved in order to establish whether a conflict of interest exists
* Assess whether new mandates (and/or changed circumstances in pending mandates) can be accepted in the context of conflicts, regulatory rules and internal policies
* Perform research in public databases and in the Firm's conflict management systems. Analyze findings and present results in a timely and organized fashion.
* Respond to questions regarding conflicts of interest and other engagement risk issues
* Provide ad hoc reports on clients, including financial, business trends and marketing support
* Establish and maintain information barriers
* Assist with Lateral Hire conflict checks
* Train new staff members
* Perform other duties as assigned
Qualifications:
* Four year degree from competitive school with strong GPA
* Minimum of three years' relevant experience, ideally at a large international law firm
* Proficiency in the use of databases desired
* Ability to communicate clearly and accurately with all members of the Firm, both orally and in writing
* Keen attention to detail essential
* Ability to gather and analyze information and to use the results of that analysis to make effective decisions and find innovative solutions to problems
* Ability to adapt to changing priorities and work well under pressure
* Ability to form and sustain positive working relationships with colleagues and internal clients
ADA Requirements:
* Ability to sit at a desk most of the working day and walk short distances
* Needs manual dexterity, speed and accuracy in handling office equipment
* Ability to work efficiently and accurately in an atmosphere of frequent interruption
* Ability to work in close proximity to other individuals
* Ability to carry light files, small objects and supplies a short distance
* Must be able to lift, carry and move objects up to 15lbs
Salary : $90,000 - $110,000
