Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Morris Manning & Martin, LLP is seeking an experienced Conflicts Analyst to add to our growing team. The Conflicts Analyst will assist the Conflicts Manager with resolving escalated issues, while demonstrating an exceptional team-player approach, assisting other team members with tasks, and promoting departmental cohesiveness.

The ideal candidate will have a J.D. with at least three (3) or more years of experience in mid- to large-sized law firms, and is extremely proficient in utilizing Intapp software.

Responsibilities

• Provide contextual analysis and critical assessment of new business intake reports, lateral hire conflicts checks, RFPs and other conflicts materials
• Manage department’s intake of requests from attorneys, Accounting, and others, and provide accurate and timely responses
• Work with attorneys to negotiate specific terms as needed; maintain accurate records and tracking system
• Assist in administration of ethical screens and ensure screening records are complete
• Execute lateral candidate review processes
• Manage the engagement letter and conflicts waiver processes
• New business intake review from start to finish (including searching and final analysis)
• Conflicts searching and review with minimal guidance outside of complicated conflicts issues or other items specifically noted for escalation
• Provides guidance to junior team members and assists Conflicts Manager with special tasks
• Other duties and projects as assigned

Qualifications

• Minimum three (3) years of experience in a law firm environment
• Juris Doctorate Degree (J.D.) required, or any combination of training, education and experience that demonstrates the ability to perform duties of the position
• Experience drafting waivers, reviewing engagement letters, and preferrable experience with ethical walls
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Exceptional organizational skills
• Detail oriented with a strong work ethic
• Demonstrated ability to independently plan and coordinate work with others as necessary to bring projects to successful completion
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work well in a team environment
• Ability to work with and maintain confidential information
• Ability to communicate with attorneys and firm personnel at all levels
• Proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Word and Excel
• Experience with conflicts software; Aderant and Intapp preferred

The Firm offers a very competitive salary and benefits package, including medical, dental, 401(k), and PTO. A background check will be completed on final applicants to whom an offer is made.

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