What are the responsibilities and job description for the Conflict Analyst position at BOND, SCHOENECK & KING, PLLC?
Bond, Schoeneck & King PLLC, a law firm of 285 attorneys in more than 30 practice and industry groups, is accepting applications for a full-time Conflict Analyst to support our New Business Intake department working in either our Syracuse, Albany or Melville, NY office locations. Our Conflict Analysts share the same level of commitment to excellence and client service that is the hallmark of our firm.
Position Responsibilities:
- Perform conflict of interest searches for attorneys and staff to determine whether or not Firm may accept new clients and matters under prevailing ethical rules, applicable law, and internal policies
- Collaborate with attorneys and staff to identify all parties involved in new client engagements, including individuals, groups, governments, and business entities
- Analyze findings and present results in a timely and organized fashion
- Conduct research in internal and external databases to identify any additional parties relevant to the conflict assessment, including corporate tree analysis
- Answer internal calls and respond to inquiries from attorneys and staff regarding status of new matter engagements and conflict clearance
- Handle confidential information discreetly and maintain high levels of professionalism
- Assist in data maintenance projects to ensure accuracy of Firm’s conflict system
- Assist recruiting with lateral hire conflict checks
- Performs other duties as assigned
- Prior experience utilizing automated conflicts and/or workflow systems preferred
- Interpersonal communication skills necessary to maintain effective relationships with attorneys, clients, and staff and ability to interact with all levels of personnel in a professional manner
- Experience working in a professional or legal office environment
- Reliable, punctual, and professional
- Willingness to learn and adapt to Firm needs
- Strong computer, research, analytical, and proofreading skills
- Strong oral and written communication skills and ability to solicit and communicate information effectively and professionally
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
- Ability to work in a team environment
- Ability to prioritize multiple tasks and work in a fast-paced environment under pressure with tight deadlines
At Bond, exceptional work product and a collegial work environment are cornerstones of our success. We are committed to the communities in which we live and work. Bond has long recognized the value, both to its team and to our communities, of active participation in and support of charitable, governmental, professional and community-based organizations. We are an EEO employer. This position's salary range is between $48,000 and $55,000, negotiable based on years’ experience.
Bond’s offer of employment is contingent on:
- Completion of a satisfactory conflicts check
- Completion of a satisfactory background check
- Providing proof of COVID-19 vaccination
Salary : $48,000 - $55,000
