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I’m pleased to highlight a new open role at Quarles: “Conflicts Analyst” —

• 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: 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, are 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.

See the complete job posting for more details on the job and to apply for this position.

About Quarles

Join the team of inclusive, committed business professionals that is critical to our success.

Our team of business professionals — across functions such as finance, human resources, marketing and business development, information technology and office administration — plays a pivotal role in the ongoing success of the firm. Our leadership recognizes this and so do our attorneys. That’s why we’re as committed to your growth as you are to ours. At Quarles, you will be surrounded by colleagues who are focused on the success of the team, who want to see you succeed and who are as persistent and hard-working as you. You will be part of a culture where great people are working to achieve great things, together, and where the contributions of every individual — attorney and business professional — are equally valued.

For more detail, see their careers page.

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In this BRB jobs update, I’m pleased to highlight an open role at Fennemore: “Conflicts Analyst” —

• Fennemore is a full-service business law firm with a 140-year legacy of excellence and a future defined by innovation. We are not your traditional law firm, and that’s on purpose. With 20 offices across the Western U.S., we’re breaking growth records as one of the fastest-growing firms in the country. We embrace change, set new standards for how a modern law firm operates, and create environments where both clients and colleagues thrive.
• Our people-first philosophy is built on collaboration and creativity. Industry recognition for retention, workplace culture, and job satisfaction reflects that commitment.
• We’re proud to foster a strong sense of community, a genuine commitment to work-life balance, and a diverse and inclusive work environment where passionate professionals feel valued and supported.
• Ready to take your career to the next level? Fennemore has an exciting opportunity for a remote Conflicts Analyst to join our dynamic and growing Conflicts & Compliance Department!
• This is a fantastic chance to work with a collaborative team in a fast-paced legal environment, all from the comfort of your home. While this position is remote, please note that most of our offices operate in Mountain and Pacific time zones, so candidates must be available to work MST or PST business hours.
• Salary: $78,000/yr. – $81,000/yr.

Responsibilities:

• Process requests for conflict searches, performs necessary research, completes business intake forms, conflicts analysis, and provides recommendations with attention to deadlines and time-sensitive issues
• Assist with training and onboarding of new attorneys and staff by running conflicts checks and resolving conflicts before the employment start date
• Verifies that all conflict searches are complete, consistent, and accurate, and that all firm conflict procedures have been followed
• Responds to calls, emails, and workflow requests from firm attorneys, paralegals, and legal administrative assistants regarding the new business intake process
• Assists with tracking compliance documentation, including engagement letters, conflict waivers, outside counsel guidelines, billing guidelines, and business associate agreements for new matters
• Run Westlaw Due Diligence reports and provide initial review and analysis as part of the New Business Intake process
• Assist with ingestion, tracking, and reporting of compliance documentation with firm clients
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• J.D. preferred, or demonstrated experience in similar legal or industry role
• 1-2 years’ experience with automated conflict checking systems and/or corporate research in a law firm environment preferred
• Must have knowledge of ethical rules, guidelines, corporate research, due diligence, and compliance issues
• Strong functional skills in MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, Microsoft Explorer, and Outlook)
• Exceptional customer service skills and a high degree of accuracy and organization
• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• Excellent written and oral communication skills and comfort working with people of all levels
• Critical thinking, strong judgment, and decision-making skills
• Ability to adapt quickly to changing priorities

See their careers site for more on the company and work environment, for more information, and to apply email: employment@fennemorelaw.com. 

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In this BRB jobs update, I’m pleased to highlight an open role at McNees: “Conflicts Analyst” —

• McNees Wallace & Nurick has an immediate opening for a Conflicts Analyst for Remote or Onsite work.
• This position supports the New Business Intake & Research Department (the “Department”) and Firm Counsel in promptly responding to all new business requests submitted firm-wide, including requests related to existing and potential new clients as well as requests related to new hires and requests for proposal.
• The conflicts analyst is called upon to communicate complicated information, handle multiple complex situations, and produce high-quality work in a timely manner. The primary responsibility of the analyst is to provide analysis and guidance regarding conflicts of interest related to new business and lateral hires.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Analyze conflict reports for new business and potential laterals, as well as RFPs, and communicate effectively and confidentially with internal clients to maintain a responsive and thorough conflicts on-boarding process for new talent and new business.
2. Work with other Department members by responding in a timely manner to requests.
3. Incorporate information from emails, comments, and phone conversations to ensure that all known information about new business is fully incorporated in the analysis process.
4. Correct inconsistent party information on requests as submitted.
5. Assist with the identification of additional parties based on information from various sources.
6. Identify and perform large-scale projects to reconcile party information in the conflicts database.
7. Field questions from staff and attorney users regarding intake/conflicts software.
8. Work closely with Department members to provide comprehensive conflict/intake training for all new hires and firm employees on an ongoing basis.
9. Maintain detailed instructional training documents catered to different audiences.
10. Coordinate with the inter-departmental design team to identify areas for improvement with vendors and follow up with testing to verify changes within the system.
11. Recommend process/service improvements, solutions, policy changes and/or major variations from established policy to better meet the needs of both internal and external clients.
12. Ensure that services are delivered effectively and efficiently; ensure compliance with Firm policies and procedures; assist in the development of office or department procedures and processes; attend regular staff meetings and training; work effectively with other departments and work groups, including timely follow-up and frequent communications.
13. Exercise independent judgment and discretion.
14. Assist with a wide range of research projects as necessary.
15. Other duties as assigned

ESSENTIAL CAPABILITIES:

• Must be able to leverage firm and department resources to provide a timely and thorough response to all incoming inquiries; produce quality work that upholds the expectations set by the goals of the Department; work independently and efficiently.
• Must be able to listen and respond to all inquiries in a professional and sensitive manner and navigate various communication styles to effectively deliver analysis and give advice that is informed, objective, and succinct. Must be able to handle sensitive or difficult issues with confidence and professionalism; leverage technology to maintain an appropriately lean operation and promote efficiency across the firm.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor’s degree required. Law firm and conflicts of interest analysis or related risk management initiatives and familiarity with Upfront, Intapp, or other conflicts database software preferred.

See the complete job posting for more details on the job and to apply for this position.

About McNees:

McNees is a full-service law firm with offices in Devon, Harrisburg, Lancaster, Pittsburgh, Scranton, State College, and York, PA; as well as Columbus, OH; Frederick and Towson, MD; and Washington, DC. We pride ourselves on our team approach to practicing law, and we encourage work-life balance and community involvement. We offer a collegiate and inclusive culture, competitive salary, range of benefits, and local community involvement.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status, disability, nationality, sex, or any other characteristic or trait protected by law.

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In this BRB jobs update, I’m pleased to spotlight updates to an open position at Fredrikson, which is now open to remote candidates: “Conflicts Analyst (Remote)” —

• We are seeking a Conflicts Analyst to join our Conflicts Team.
• This fully remote position (available to candidates located Minnesota, Iowa, Illinois, Missouri, Wisconsin, Washington, Oregon and Colorado) is essential to ensure timely, accurate conflicts reporting and analysis to minimize risk to the Firm.
• The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, collaborative, and has a strong understanding of conflict rules and legal risk analysis. This position reports to the Conflicts Manager and works closely with attorneys and staff across the Firm.

Key Responsibilities Include

• Ensure accurate entry of parties into the conflicts database, including corporate family structures.
• Conduct corporate research using multiple tools to assess conflicts for new business intake and other matters.
• Prepare and deliver thorough written and verbal conflict analyses.
• Analyze new business intake reports, lateral hire conflicts, RFPs, and other materials with a critical lens.
• Assist in managing attorney and staff requests, providing prompt and clear guidance.
• Support lateral candidate conflict reviews and engagement letter/conflict waiver processes.
• Conduct conflict searches and reviews independently, escalating only complex issues as needed.
• Maintain professional and efficient communication at all times.

Our Ideal Candidates Will Have

• A minimum of 3 years of experience in a large law firm setting.
• Knowledge of conflicts rules under the Rules of Professional Conduct.
• Associate’s degree or equivalent experience; bachelor’s degree or paralegal certificate strongly preferred.
• Familiarity with conflicts software such as Intapp Open, Elite, and legal research tools like Dun & Bradstreet Family Tree Portal.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel.
• Strong analytical, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage confidential information and interact effectively with legal professionals at all levels.
• Understanding of conflict resolution methods such as waivers and ethical screens.

Benefits

Our comprehensive benefits options include medical, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life insurance, short-and long-term disability, employee resource benefits (inclusive of counseling, coaching, and care-giving guidance), paid-parental leave, parenting classes, pre-tax parking and transportation options, and much more! Our retirement plan includes financial planning, Social Security/Medicare planning, 401k/Roth investment options, and a firm-paid profit-sharing contribution. Benefits are subject to eligibility requirements and other terms and conditions.

About Fredrikson

Diversity and inclusion are core values of Fredrikson & Byron. To best serve our clients, we provide innovative solutions to legal needs by cultivating a diverse workforce. With a reputation as the firm “where law and business meet,” our attorneys and staff bring business acumen and entrepreneurial thinking to operate as business advisors, strategic partners, and legal counselors to our clients. The firm’s 400+ attorneys serve clients through our ten locations around the world: Minneapolis, Saint Paul, and Mankato, MN; Bismarck and Fargo, ND; Ames and Des Moines, IA; Madison, WI; Saltillo, Mexico; and Shanghai, China. Visit www.fredlaw.com for more information.

Fredrikson is an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply. Fredrikson does not discriminate in its recruiting, hiring or employment practices on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, age, sex, pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, national origin, ancestry, marital status, familial status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, military or veteran status, genetic information, status with regard to public assistance, and any other characteristics protected by applicable local, state, and/or federal laws.

See their careers site for more on the company and work environment, see the complete job posting for more details on the position and to apply.

And if you’re interested in seeing your firm’s listings here, please feel free to reach out…

In this BRB jobs update, I’m pleased to spotlight an open position at Keker: “Conflicts Analyst” [description PDF here] [application link here] —

• Keker, Van Nest & Peters LLP is seeking a Conflicts Analyst to support the firm’s risk management and new business intake functions by conducting thorough conflict of interest checks related to new client matters and lateral attorney hiring.
• This role involves gathering and analyzing relevant information, reviewing new matter requests, identifying, and advising on potential conflicts, and assisting in their resolution.
• The Conflicts Analyst also contributes to opening new matters, generating reports, and providing administrative support to other departments as needed.
• The position is a hybrid role for Bay Area residents, requiring at least two days per week in our San Francisco office and allowing remote work for the remaining three days. For candidates outside the Bay Area, a fully remote option is available

Key Responsibilities:

• Creates, reviews, interprets, and summarizes conflicts report results and demonstrates sound analysis of conflicts issues.
• Conducts accurate research to identify potential or actual conflicts posed by new work or new hires. For example, determining if matters have been closed, ascertaining the nature of an entity’s role in a matter, retrieving any existing conflicts waivers, and identifying affiliate relationships of corporate entities.
• Actively consults and advises Firm attorneys regarding conflicts clearance, and documents or audits steps taken to clear any conflicts.
• Performs searches of external and internal databases for pertinent information on prospective clients and related parties, and subsequently enters new information into the Conflicts and Accounting databases.
• Triages New, Lateral and Summer Associate hire requests, including communicating with candidates, to clarify and confirm that work and employment information provided is accurate.
• Maintains the conflicts database with appropriate information about firm clients and matters, client subsidiaries and affiliates, related parties, etc. Enters information obtained during the conflicts clearance process in the conflicts database documenting the resolution of conflicts and any waivers, where necessary. Close cases in database as requested and notifies appropriate administrative departments of closures.
• Monitors and responds to Conflicts requests in a timely fashion.
• Assists with special projects as assigned.

Required Skills and Experience:

• BS or BA degree preferred; equivalent work experience may be substituted.
• 5+ years of previous law firm conflicts experience is desired.
• Solid understanding of legal conflicts and related ethical rules.
• Knowledge of basic litigation legal concepts and familiarity with litigation documents.
• Capable of keeping confidential all information, observations, or viewpoints regarding firm business matters.
• Adept at using Microsoft Suite – Word, PowerPoint, Excel. Previous experience with Intapp, LegalKey or Elite databases strongly preferred.
• Strong analytical, critical thinking and organizational skills.
• Proven ability to operate at all levels within an organization.
• Ability to accept direction and constructive feedback.
• Ability to take ownership and work independently to resolve issues.
• Works under moderate supervision.

Required Soft Skills:

• Solid ability to multitask competently and pay close attention to details.
• A team player with solid interpersonal, communication and writing skills.
• Excellent decision-making skills and demonstrated ability to think on your feet.
• Excellent people skills – ability to work in a team oriented and collaborative environment.
• Excellent customer service skills and proficiencies.

About Keker, Van Nest & Peters

• For more than 40 years, Keker, Van Nest & Peters LLP has litigated complex, high- stakes civil and criminal cases throughout the nation. We take cases where companies, products, and careers are riding on the result. Our clients are high-profile individuals, as well as some of the world’s most successful companies, including Dexcom, Google, Genentech, Lyft, Meta, Netflix, OpenAI, and Qualcomm. Recently we have been named as The Recorder’s Tech Litigation Department of the Year and The American Lawyer’s Litigation Boutique of the Year, among many additional prestigious recognitions. The firm not only prides itself in its record of success at trial, but in the office culture it maintains.
• Our office, in the historic Jackson Square district of San Francisco, features brick and timber architecture, an eclectic modern art collection, and an open-door policy. The office environment is fast-paced, dynamic, and informal. Enjoy the camaraderie of a smaller firm that values each team member’s contributions. We offer competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits, including medical/dental/vision/life/and AD&D insurance, 401(k) savings plan, back-up childcare and eldercare, generous paid time off (PTO), as well as opportunities for professional development and growth. If this sounds like a good fit, we are excited to hear from you.

See their careers page for more on the company and work environment, see the [description PDF here] and to apply: [application link here].

And if you’re interested in seeing your firm’s listings here, please feel free to reach out…

In this BRB jobs update, I’m pleased to spotlight an open position at Fredrikson: “Conflicts Analyst” —

• We are seeking a Conflicts Analyst to join our Conflicts Team.
• This fully remote position (available to candidates located in Iowa or Minnesota) is essential to ensuring timely, accurate conflicts reporting and analysis to minimize risk to the Firm.
• The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, collaborative, and has a strong understanding of conflict rules and legal risk analysis. This position reports to the Conflicts Manager and works closely with attorneys and staff across the Firm.

Key Responsibilities Include

• Ensure accurate entry of parties into the conflicts database, including corporate family structures.
• Conduct corporate research using multiple tools to assess conflicts for new business intake and other matters.
• Prepare and deliver thorough written and verbal conflict analyses.
• Analyze new business intake reports, lateral hire conflicts, RFPs, and other materials with a critical lens.
• Assist in managing attorney and staff requests, providing prompt and clear guidance.
• Support lateral candidate conflict reviews and engagement letter/conflict waiver processes.
• Conduct conflict searches and reviews independently, escalating only complex issues as needed.
• Maintain professional and efficient communication at all times.

Our Ideal Candidates Will Have

• A minimum of 3 years of experience in a large law firm setting.
• Knowledge of conflicts rules under the Rules of Professional Conduct.
• Associate’s degree or equivalent experience; bachelor’s degree or paralegal certificate strongly preferred.
• Familiarity with conflicts software such as Intapp-Open, Elite, and legal research tools like Dun & Bradstreet Family Tree Portal.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel.
• Strong analytical, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage confidential information and interact effectively with legal professionals at all levels.
• Understanding of conflict resolution methods such as waivers and ethical screens.

Benefits

Our comprehensive benefits options include medical, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life insurance, short-and long-term disability, employee resource benefits (inclusive of counseling, coaching, and care-giving guidance), paid-parental leave, parenting classes, pre-tax parking and transportation options, and much more! Our retirement plan includes financial planning, Social Security/Medicare planning, 401k/Roth investment options, and a firm-paid profit-sharing contribution. Benefits are subject to eligibility requirements and other terms and conditions.

About Fredrikson

Diversity and inclusion are core values of Fredrikson & Byron. To best serve our clients, we provide innovative solutions to legal needs by cultivating a diverse workforce. With a reputation as the firm “where law and business meet,” our attorneys and staff bring business acumen and entrepreneurial thinking to operate as business advisors, strategic partners, and legal counselors to our clients. The firm’s 400+ attorneys serve clients through our ten locations around the world: Minneapolis, Saint Paul, and Mankato, MN; Bismarck and Fargo, ND; Ames and Des Moines, IA; Madison, WI; Saltillo, Mexico; and Shanghai, China. Visit www.fredlaw.com for more information.

Fredrikson is an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply. Fredrikson does not discriminate in its recruiting, hiring or employment practices on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, age, sex, pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, national origin, ancestry, marital status, familial status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, military or veteran status, genetic information, status with regard to public assistance, and any other characteristics protected by applicable local, state, and/or federal laws.

See their careers site for more on the company and work environment, see the complete job posting for more details on the position and to apply.

And if you’re interested in seeing your firm’s listings here, please feel free to reach out…

This BRB jobs update highlights a new open position at Mintz: “Client Intake Analyst” —

• The Intake Analyst fulfills a role within the Firm’s Client Intake Department. The Intake Analyst will be responsible for executing certain functions critical to the Department’s role in mitigating risk to the firm associated with the intake of potential new business.
• Such responsibilities include, but are not limited to, performing research on legal entities involved in potential new business, conducting searches across the Department’s conflicts database, and generating conflict reports summarizing any findings.
• The Intake Analyst will also support the daily operations of the Department by, among other things, participation in a weekend and holiday coverage rotation.”
• This position can be filled in Boston, New York, or Washington D.C.

Responsibilities:

• Using multiple resources, perform corporate research on entities submitted in connection with conflict check requests.
• Conduct conflict searches across the Department’s records, identify potential conflicts of interest, and generate conflict reports regarding the same.
• Provide guidance to attorneys and assistants regarding intake policies/procedures.
• Respond to inquiries and requests promptly, with courtesy and efficiency.
• Collaborate with others within the Client Intake team to fulfil the business needs of the Firm.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records by confirming completeness and accuracy of data, including communicating with Firm lawyers and others, as necessary.
• Participate in weekend and holiday on call coverage for time-sensitive requests.
• Assume additional responsibilities as requested.
• This role requires 60% in office presence; remote work is permissible 40% of the time.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• 3+ years’ of experience with conflicts analysis or in a large law firm or similar environment required.
• Knowledge of conflict rules under the Rules of Professional Conduct.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to professionally interact and collaborate with colleagues throughout the firm.
• Excellent organizational and administrative skills.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Creative problem solving skills, reasoning ability and logical thought process.
• Stellar ability to work under pressure, prioritize competing deadlines, and execute tasks through to completion.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Outstanding sense of customer service.
• Enthusiastic, proactive and positive attitude.
• Utmost respect for the need to protect confidential and otherwise non-public information.
• Must be self-motivated to produce quality work.
• High level of integrity and honesty.
• Prior experience with Intapp, CapIQ and LexisNexis is a plus.
• Excellent computer skills, including proficiency in Outlook, Word, and Excel.
• Able to quickly get up to speed and master new processes, applications and software.
• Flexibility to work overtime when necessary.

See the complete job posting for more detail on job and to apply.

Learn more about working at Mintz on their careers page:

• “The firm’s success is dependent on having high-quality professionals in every position. Our professional staff members are vital contributors to the delivery of outstanding legal services. We seek talented and driven individuals who are committed to producing exceptional work and providing critical support to the firm and our attorneys. Our environment offers collaboration, collegiality, intellectual curiosity, a commitment to diversity, teamwork, and an opportunity to grow professionally. We encourage enthusiasm, take pride in our work, and reap the benefits of working with a great group of colleagues.”

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Following an earlier post highlighting their “Conflicts Attorney” opening, this BRB jobs update highlights a second open position at Taft: — “Conflicts Analyst” —

• We are seeking a Conflicts Analyst to join our Conflicts team. The ideal candidate will have at least two years of experience working in a legal/ethical conflicts department in a mid- to large-sized law firm. This position can be based in our Cincinnati, Cleveland, Columbus, Dayton, Denver, Detroit, Indianapolis or Minneapolis office.
• Under the direction of the Firm’s Conflicts Counsel, the Conflicts Analyst will perform research and prepare conflicts search reports analyzing the data of existing and potential clients and matters and identify and assist in resolving possible ethical conflicts in representation and business issues for both new business and lateral matters.
• The Conflicts Analyst serves clients and attorneys by ensuring that the firm fulfills its ethical obligations. All Taft employees operate under a “Client First” philosophy – in all things, we seek to provide exceptional services to our clients.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Define effective search strategies and conduct conflicts searches for new business and potential lateral matters using the firm’s internal electronic database.
• Analyze, articulate and communicate search results to firm attorneys, including the identification and suggested resolution of potential conflicts.
• Perform comprehensive corporate research using online databases to accurately determine corporate affiliations and relationships.
• Work collaboratively with Conflicts Counsel, Conflicts Attorneys, General Counsel, firm attorneys and the conflicts team to aid in conflicts resolution.
• Draft engagement letters, conflict waivers and ethical screen memorandums for review.
• Assist in the ongoing review, reconciliation and clean-up of the firm’s existing client/matter information and conflicts database.
• Provide excellent customer service to legal assistants and firm attorneys.
• Must have ability and willingness to work remotely outside of normal business hours as needed.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 2+ years of experience working in a law firm conflicts department that utilizes Intapp (strongly preferred) or equivalent conflicts software.
• Working knowledge of professional responsibility and legal ethics rules pertaining to conflicts.
• Ability to efficiently manage multiple tasks and projects while providing an accurate work product in a high-volume, fast-paced work environment.
• Ability to think critically, independently and decisively.
• Ability to take initiative and adapt to changes in workflow, processes and procedures.
• Ability to work effectively in a team atmosphere.
• Strong interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to scale communications to all levels within the firm and translate complex issues into simple concepts.

For additional detail:

• Read about professional life and benefits at the firm on their careers page:

• To apply for this position:
  • Candidates interested in Cincinnati should apply here.
  • Candidates interested in Cleveland should apply here.
  • Candidates interested in Columbus should apply here.
  • Candidates interested in Dayton should apply here.
  • Candidates interested in Denver should apply here.
  • Candidates interested in Indianapolis should apply here.
  • Candidates interested in Minneapolis should apply here.
  • Candidates interested in Southfield should apply here.

And if you’re interested in seeing your firm’s listings here, please feel free to reach out…

This BRB jobs update highlights a new open position at Taft: “Conflicts Attorney” —

• Taft is looking for a highly motivated, team-oriented Conflicts Attorney to serve our Conflicts team.
• We are seeking a Conflicts Attorney to join our conflicts team. The ideal candidate will have 2+ years of experience working in a conflicts department in a mid – to large-sized law firm, and can be based in our Chicago, Cincinnati, Cleveland, Columbus, Dayton, Denver, Detroit, Indianapolis or Minneapolis office.
• Under the direction of the Conflicts Counsel, the Conflicts Attorney will be responsible for all aspects of the conflicts process, from preparing conflicts search reports as needed, to identifying and resolving possible ethical conflicts and business issues for both new business and lateral matters.
• The Conflicts Attorney serves clients and attorneys by ensuring that the firm fulfills its ethical obligations.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Review, analyze and articulate conflicts search results for new business and lateral hires. Identify potential conflict issues and determine appropriate steps for resolution.
• Work collaboratively with Conflicts Counsel, General Counsel, firm attorneys and the conflicts team to effectively resolve conflict issues.
• Assist new firm attorneys in transitioning lateral clients and matters, including drafting engagement letters and conflict waivers.
• Draft and distribute ethical screen memorandums. Set up new ethical walls and manage existing walls using firm software.
• Identify opportunities to create or streamline existing processes and procedures to reduce risk and increase efficiency.
• Assist in the development and training of department employees.
• Assist in the large-scale review, reconciliation and clean-up of the firm’s existing client/matter information and conflicts database.
• Provide excellent customer service to legal assistants and firm attorneys.
• Travel within the U.S. to other offices as required.
• Must have ability and willingness to work remotely outside of normal business hours as needed.

Requirements

• Intapp experience strongly preferred.
• Ability to efficiently manage multiple tasks and projects while providing an accurate work product in a high-volume, fast-paced work environment.
• Ability to think critically, independently and decisively.
• Exhibit strong problem-solving and time management skills.
• Ability to take initiative and adapt to changes in workflow, processes and procedures.
• Ability to work effectively in a team atmosphere.
• Possess an acute attention to detail, along with excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to scale communications to all levels within the firm and translate complex issues into simple concepts.
• Juris doctor required.
• 2+ years of experience working in a conflicts department in a mid- to large-sized law firm required.
• Knowledge and understanding of professional responsibility and legal ethics rules pertaining to conflicts.

For additional detail:

• Read about professional life and benefits at the firm on their careers page:

• To apply for this position:
  • Candidates interested in Chicago should apply here.
  • Candidates interested in Cincinnati should apply here.
  • Candidates interested in Cleveland should apply here.
  • Candidates interested in Columbus should apply here.
  • Candidates interested in Dayton should apply here.
  • Candidates interested in Denver should apply here.
  • Candidates interested in Detroit (Southfield) should apply here.
  • Candidates interested in Indianapolis should apply here.
  • Candidates interested in Minneapolis should apply here.

And if you’re interested in seeing your firm’s listings here, please feel free to reach out…

The BRB jobs update highlights a new open position at Richards, Layton & Finger: “New Business & Conflicts Analyst” —

• Richards, Layton & Finger, Delaware’s largest law firm, seeks a full-time New Business & Conflicts Analyst.
• The New Business & Conflicts Analyst is responsible for providing support to the Intake & Conflicts teams by processing requests for matters, conflicts and due diligence research.
• Hours are 9:00am – 5:30pm.
• This hybrid role (4 days in the office, 1 remote) reports to the Conflicts & New Business Intake Manager.
• For more information, and to apply, contact the firm’s Director of Human Resources, Gina Edwards (Edwards@rlf.com) or reach out to: Admincareers@rlf.com.

Responsibilities:

• Reviews, analyzes and processes business intake requests; ensures that data and intake requirements have been properly met.
• Reviews, processes and runs conflicts search requests on clients, parties and new hires; analyzes conflicts search results and prepares reports; performs and provides research on parties as needed.
• Communicates with firm personnel and works closely with attorneys and legal assistants to ensure that conflicts and new business data has been processed in accordance with firm policies and procedures.
• Assists with developing procedures and workflows for processing new business and conflicts requests.
• Monitors the workflow status of requests and contacts firm personnel when needed to efficiently move processing along (i.e. providing correct data, attorney edits/changes, attorney approvals, etc.). Works with the Accounting team to ensure that matter edits and general processing are handled efficiently.
• Prepares matter reports; assists team members and the Department Manager with special projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Resourceful and motivated to solve issues as they arise.
• 2+ years’ experience in a law firm preferred.
• Experience running and knowledge of software including but not limited to: Intapp, Outlook, Word, etc.
• Detail oriented with excellent follow through; good oral and written communication skills; ability to communicate with a diverse group of individuals.
• Ability to be a team player and flexible
• Periodic overtime and the availability to provide weekend conflicts coverage once every 5-6 weeks.

For additional detail:

• Read about professional life and benefits at the firm  on their careers page:
  • Our professional staff plays an integral role in delivering the exceptional service that stands as the bedrock of our firm’s reputation. We deeply value our professional staff and promote a welcoming, supportive environment that enables our employees to reach their professional and personal goals.
• To apply for this position, contact the firm’s Director of Human Resources, Gina Edwards (Edwards@rlf.com) or reach out to: Admincareers@rlf.com.

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