Lateral Conflicts Analyst - Office Flex
Office Flex Office Location Flexible, MA 02111 US
Job Description
Summary of Responsibilities:
- Collaborate with legal recruiters and HR to gather conflict information for potential lateral attorney hires and support staff.
- Conduct conflict checks and provide assessments of findings.
- Utilize internal and external databases for research.
- Assist attorneys in identifying and resolving conflicts of interest.
- Generate, analyze, and interpret conflict search results.
- Work closely with the Manager, firm lawyers, and staff to resolve lateral hire conflict issues efficiently.
- Keep internal teams informed about new hire clearance status.
- Support various conflict resolution and clearance requests.
- Provide evening and weekend coverage for urgent conflict checks as needed.
- Take on additional responsibilities as required.
- The role requires 60% in-office presence, with 40% remote work allowed.
- Education: Bachelor’s degree required; JD preferred.
- Experience: 3+ years in law firm conflicts analysis or legal practice.
- Knowledge: Strong understanding of ethical, legal, and risk management rules; willingness to learn substantive law.
- Technical Skills: Experience with conflicts software (e.g., Intapp Open); database proficiency; familiarity with online research tools (Cap IQ, Lexis/Nexis); knowledge of Elite 3E preferred.
- Analytical & Communication Skills: Strong data analysis, problem-solving, and presentation abilities; excellent written and verbal communication.
- Organization & Judgment: Ability to manage multiple projects, use discretion in decision-making, and provide excellent customer service.
- Interpersonal Skills: Professional, responsive, and able to build trust with attorneys and staff.
- Work Ethic: Strong sense of urgency, highly responsive, and able to work independently or in a team.
Meet Your Recruiter
Dan James
Managing Director
After graduating with an Associates Degree in Business Administration from Westchester Community College Dan wasn't sure exactly what he wanted to do. In February 2013 he decided to put his knack for connecting people with one another to work when he joined The Phoenix Group. When he's not in the office you can find him skiing, golfing, or spending time with his family.