Conflicts Analyst / Sr Analyst

Description

About Alvarez and Marsal

Alvarez & Marsal (A&M) is a global consulting firm with entrepreneurial, action and results-oriented professionals. We take a hands-on approach to solving our clients' problems and assisting them in reaching their potential. Our culture celebrates independent thinkers and doers who positively impact our clients and shape our industry. The collaborative environment and engaging work—guided by A&M's core values of Integrity, Quality, Objectivity, Fun, Personal Reward, and Inclusive Diversity—are why our people love working at A&M. 

The Team

We are seeking a Conflicts Analyst to join our team. The ideal candidate will have 3+ years of experience in a legal or law firm environment, with conflicts experience preferred. Reporting to the Director of Conflicts, this role supports the firm's conflicts process by conducting database searches for potential conflicts, analyzing and validating results, preparing conflict reports, maintaining the integrity of the conflicts database, and assisting with the intake of new clients and matters.

How you will contribute

· Conduct timely, accurate, and thorough conflict searches for preliminary requests, new matters, and new clients.

· Exceptional organizational skills; demonstrated communication skills; ability to work within a team; detail oriented

· Review and validate all information submitted to the department, including requests to reopen matters, new business submissions, and preliminary conflict check requests.

· Maintain and update conflicts database

· Follow departmental guidelines related to conflict check submissions and conflicts clearance procedures.

· Add relevant party aliases and synonyms to the conflicts database and conflict memoranda.

· Ensure all parties listed on conflict checks are identified using complete and accurate legal names.

· Confirm client or matter ownership through research or by communicating with the request submitter.

· Identify potential conflicts of interest and determine when an ethical wall may be required.

· Liaise with attorneys and business representatives by telephone, e-mail or in person to obtain information on new clients and matters or for conflicts clearance

· Analyze information related to new clients and matters to support conflict clearance in accordance with firm policies and procedures.

· Respond to questions from attorneys and business professionals regarding conflicts policies and procedures.

· Must be available for occasional/scheduled after-hour and weekend projects and rotational on-call remote shifts

Qualifications

· 3+ years of experience working in a legal/law department environment; conflicts experience preferred

· College degree preferred

· Excellent communication skills (particularly written). The ability to approach individuals at all levels within the firm by telephone, email correspondence or in person with confidence and clarity

· The ability to solve problems in a methodical, practical way

· Knowledge of conflicts search methodologies and legal search terminology.

· Ability to perform corporate research on clients and other relevant parties

· Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities, follow through on assignments, and maintain exceptional attention to detail.

· Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment while responding to the needs of attorneys and business professionals.

· Must be able to function seamlessly in a time sensitive environment (i.e. handle urgent/rush requests, without sacrificing quality)

· Strong customer service mindset with a collaborative approach.

· Demonstrates a strong understanding of legal ethics and the importance of conflicts compliance and risk mitigation.

· Knowledge of Outlook, Excel, Word is required

· Understanding and utilization of Boolean search operands and techniques are required

Regular employees working 30 or more hours per week are also entitled to participate in Alvarez & Marsal Holdings’ fringe benefits consisting of healthcare plans, flexible spending and savings accounts, life, AD&D, and disability coverages at rates determined periodically as well as a 401(k) retirement savings plan. Provided the eligibility requirements are met, employees will also receive an annual discretionary contribution to their 401(k) retirement savings plan from Alvarez & Marsal. Additionally, employees are eligible for paid time off including vacation, personal days, seventy-two (72) hours of sick time (prorated for part time employees), ten federal holidays, one floating holiday, and parental leave. The amount of vacation and personal days available varies based on tenure and role type. Click here for more information regarding A&M’s benefits programs. 

The salary range is $70,000 - $90,000 annually, dependent on several variables including but not limited to education, experience, skills, and geography. In addition, A&M offers a discretionary bonus program which is based on a number of factors, including individual and firm performance.  Please ask your recruiter for details. 

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