Conflicts Analyst Job at Quarles & Brady LLP, Chicago, IL

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  • Quarles & Brady LLP
  • Chicago, IL

Job Description

Overview We are seeking a Conflicts Analyst to join any of our offices. This employee will process conflict of interest requests for new clients, new matters, lateral attorneys, and marketing/RFPs. Review and analyze conflicts reports associated with prospective business to identify potential conflicts of interest and internal firm policy issues. Work closely with Conflicts Counsels to facilitate the resolution of potential legal, ethical and business issues. This position is open to applicants seeking an on-site, hybrid or remote position. Office Locations Office Locations: Chicago, Denver, Indianapolis, Madison, Milwaukee, Minneapolis, Naples, Phoenix, San Diego, St. Louis, Tampa, Tucson, Washington D.C. Responsibilities Perform corporate research to identify corporate affiliates, principals, and nature of business in order to search and identify ethical and business issues in the firm’s conflicts database. Create conflict reports that identify and summarize issues relating to new clients, new matters, lateral attorneys, marketing requests, and special projects. Work closely with Conflicts Counsels and take necessary steps to confirm conflicts of interest are resolved including closing dormant matters and working with relationship lawyers to confirm cures are in place. Evaluate and escalate difficult or highly sensitive conflicts and matter opening issues to General Counsel’s Office, senior conflicts personnel and/or Loss Prevention Partners and work with them to address the issues. Review and resolve various issues related to opening legal matters, including business conflicts, areas of practice issues, billing and client credit issues, pro-bono related questions and internal Firm policies. Assist Legal Recruiting by summarizing conflicts and business issues, providing clearance assistance and requesting screens related to the onboarding of lateral attorney hires. Maintain current knowledge of trends and developments impacting the conflicts function. Possess knowledge of the Model Rule of Professional Responsibility that apply to conflicts of interest. Recommend new policies and procedures related to conflicts analysis and clearance, business intake and risk compliance. Other duties as assigned. Qualifications Bachelor’s degree or equivalent required. Two years prior conflicts of interest experience at a mid to large firm. Experience using computer database software preferred, especially Intapp Open. Must demonstrate ability to maintain a high level of accuracy and attention to detail. Analytical and problem-solving skills required. Strong time management and organizational skills required. Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel preferred. Internet search knowledge preferred. Business/Legal familiarity preferred. Must demonstrate a high degree of trustworthiness when handling confidential and sensitive materials. Excellent interpersonal relations, written and communication skills. Reliability, dependability, and strong motivation to respond to requests thoughtfully and quickly. Ability to filter, compile, review, and understand information presented. Work well under pressure. Ability to coordinate many issues/projects at once. Empathetic, caring, and persuasive customer service skills. Self-motivated and able to work independently. Flexibility to work additional hours, if necessary. Compensation and Benefits Quarles & Brady offers competitive salaries, bonus and great benefits to employees including paid time off, health, vision, dental, 401k, life, disability and much more. Benefit eligibility is dependent on hours. Compensation is determined upon the market in which the position is located, the responsibilities of the position, the experience, education and skills of the applicant, and other job-related factors. The range for this position is $62,400 to $94,500 annually. Quarles is an equal opportunity employer.

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