Lateral Conflicts Senior Analyst - Job Description
H1: Join Our Team as a Lateral Conflicts Senior Analyst
H2: Overview of the Position
As a Lateral Conflicts Senior Analyst at our law firm, you will be responsible for identifying and resolving conflicts of interest associated with the hiring of new attorney and staff candidates. This is a full-time position with the opportunity for growth and development within the firm.
H2: Key Responsibilities
- Work closely with candidates, sponsoring partners, and the Human Resources Department to identify and obtain information needed for lateral conflict clearance.
- Review and analyze conflict search results associated with new lateral candidates.
- Prepare and distribute conflicts analysis for lateral candidates.
- Organize and track progress of lateral candidates through the clearance process.
- Draft waiver letters as needed to clear conflicts of interest.
- Erect and maintain ethical walls and other legal screens as required.
- Assist in answering questions related to conflicts of interest, the business intake process, the lateral conflict clearance process, and other Firm policies.
- Assist transition partners with the disposition of departing attorneys’ clients and matters.
- Identify and resolve conflicts of interest associated with new business intake as requested.
- Monitor changes in ethics rules, ethics opinions, and case law regarding conflicts of interest.
- Monitor client mergers and acquisitions to identify and resolve conflicts of interest.
- Assist with keeping all shared documents current and accurate.
- Develop departmental procedures as required.
- Train and mentor Lateral Conflicts Analysts as required.
- Special project and duties as assigned.
H2: Required Skills
- Ability to adapt to changing priorities, meet deadlines, and manage a heavy workload.
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
- Ability to work independently and effectively, under pressure, with minimal direct supervision.
- Ability to exercise the appropriate amount of discretion in escalating and communicating issues.
- Ability to manage multiple projects with competing deadlines and priorities.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with excellent attention to detail.
- Strong research, computer, and database skills.
- Ability to effectively train and mentor Lateral Conflicts Analysts.
H2: Required Qualifications & Education
- Bachelor's Degree or Paralegal Certification.
- 5 years legal experience identifying and clearing conflicts of interest for new lateral hires.
H2: Preferred Qualifications & Education
- Juris Doctorate from an accredited law school.
- Legal experience identifying and clearing conflicts of interest for new lateral hires with a large law firm.
H2: Physical Requirements
- Ability to sit or stand for extended periods of time.
- Moderate or advanced keyboard usage.
H2: Salary Information
- Based on the required pay disclosure laws in the states of Illinois, District of Columbia, New York, Colorado, and California, the base salary ranges for this position are:
- Illinois – $106,000k - $160,000k/yr
- District of Columbia – $116,000k - $174,000k/yr
- New York City – $116,000k - $174,000k/yr
- Colorado - $97,000k - $145,000k/yr
- California – $116,000k - $174,000k/yr
- An individual's actual compensation will depend on their qualifications and experience.
- In addition to the base compensation, Holland & Knight provides bonus opportunities and an exceptional benefits package.
H2: Benefits
- Our goal is to promote a work environment in which individuals have access to the resources they need to be at their best both professionally and personally.
- We offer generous paid time off, eleven paid holidays per year, and time off for bereavement or jury duty.
- We also provide comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans, including coverage for domestic partners, life and AD&D insurance, and short and long term disability insurance.
- We offer tax-advantaged accounts for health care expenses, including FSA or HSA, FSA for dependent care, and supplemental AFLAC policies for medical care.
- Other benefits include excess liability coverage, health advocacy services, behavioral health and counseling resources for all family members, 401(k), profit sharing, pre-tax transit and parking program, backup care for children and adults, senior care planning support, and resources for individuals with developmental disabilities and their caregivers.
- Benefits may vary by position and office.
H2: Diversity and Equal Opportunity
- Holland & Knight is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce.
- We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability status, age, marital status, protected veteran or any other protected class.
H2: Privacy Policy
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- Categories of data collected may include name, address, phone numbers, email, Social Security Number, and signature.
- Holland & Knight may collect further information if you consent to a background check, including criminal background, employment, and certifications.
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