Job description

At Seyfarth, we understand that great people are the key to our success, and we provide the opportunities to match. If you join us, you’ll work with state-of-the-art technology in a friendly and professional environment, and we will continue to invest in your professional development. If you want the freedom to grow at a firm that is invested in your future, keep reading.

THE OPPORTUNITY:
As a Conflicts Analyst, you will utilize Intapp Open conflicts software and online research tools to generate accurate reports on the firm’s prior involvement with parties involved in potential new business. You should have familiarity with legal terminology used for common business structures. You must be highly attentive to detail and have the ability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment and must possess effective communication skills with the ability to work with all levels of staff and attorneys utilizing tact and diplomacy.

THE DAY-TO-DAY:
On any given day, you will be working with firm leadership, partners, and business colleagues on a variety of requests and projects. You will:

Generate new business conflicts of interest reports according to department procedures, utilizing Intapp Open conflicts software and available online research tools.
Have a working knowledge of all department standard operating procedures and understand conflicts request workflow.
Understand basic conflicts of interest principles as taught by the National Conflicts Manager and Conflicts Attorneys.
Demonstrate sound judgment in managing your assignments in relation to firm and department priorities.
Have the ability to interpret and analyze information. Demonstrate ability to compile, review, filter, synthesize, and determine logical conclusions or recommendations based on data and information which is varied in content and format.
Be a self-starter; able to work with a diverse team in a fast-paced environment; and exercise independent judgment in performing all aspects of your assignments.
Perform preliminary analysis of conflicts search results, for review by a Conflicts Attorney.
Other higher level responsibilities, as assigned.

YOU HAVE:
Bachelor’s degree, highly preferred.
At least two years’ experience in conflicts in a law firm setting, required.
Proficiency with relational conflicts databases, such as Intapp Open or LegalKey.
Proficiency in the use of online corporate research databases, such as Dun & Bradstreet and Capital IQ.
Proficiency with Microsoft programs including Outlook, Word, and Excel and the ability to learn new software is required. Experience working with PDF software is a plus.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

WHAT WE PROVIDE:
Seyfarth provides competitive salary and benefits at all levels, and our culture embraces the entrepreneurial spirit of its professionals like no other firm. Our allied professionals are a collaborative team, helping to define the unique client experience offered by the firm. We understand that it takes more than attorneys to build a successful legal practice; everyone participates in our commitment to excellence.

We are also proud to be an influential leader in inclusion and diversity. The firm has been recognized for our efforts by the Human Rights Campaign and the Minority Corporate Counsel Association. We are Mansfield 2.0 certified, a reflection of our ongoing commitment to advancing candidates from underrepresented groups.

MORE ABOUT SEYFARTH:
With more than 900 lawyers across 17 offices, Seyfarth Shaw LLP provides advisory, litigation, and transactional legal services to clients worldwide.

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