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Join MoFo as a CONFLICTS ANALYST on our Conflicts/New Business team!
This role can be based in New York
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ABOUT THE ROLE
- Produce and review conflict reports and identify potential conflicts of interest and sanctions issues using the Firm’s conflicts software.
- Conduct factual research on client and parties to Firm matters using corporate structure and government sanctions lists external databases to identify corporate relationships and government sanctions status.
- Conduct factual research relating to the identification of potential conflicts issues, including determining if relevant matters have been closed, ascertaining the nature of an entity’s role in a particular matter, retrieving any existing waivers and identifying affiliate relationships of corporate entities using external databases.
- Review new requests and return results using the Firm’s in-house developed workflow system.
- Independently analyze the report with limited guidance from Conflicts Coordinators.
- Apply the Firm’s filtering and report summary application and submit the conflicts analysis results in Word to attorneys and secretaries via the electronic workflow system.
- Request the creation of ethical walls upon request as appropriate.
- Research and update corporate family trees.
- Retrieve and send waiver letters to attorneys upon request.
- Consistently promote and model the Firm's Client Service Principles in leadership, teamwork, work product, and personal interaction.
- Ensure compliance with the Firm's Information Handling Policy, including safeguarding confidential and personal information, and reporting any suspected breach appropriately and immediately.
- Adhere to the Firm's General Safety Practices and any unique safety practices for department and building.
- In the absence of a New Matter Conflicts Analyst Coordinator, coordinate analysis of new matter opening conflicts reports and projects, provide related guidance to other conflicts analysts.
- Other duties as assigned, which may include conflicts resolution and conflicts-related projects.
ABOUT YOU
- Minimum one year of conflicts or legal assistant experience (or similar law firm experience in a decision-making capacity) required.
- Intapp Conflicts experience strongly preferred.
- Experience with Microsoft applications required.
- Demonstrated excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Strong attention to detail and advanced analytical skills.
- Ability to respond to requests with appropriate sense of urgency based on business needs.
- Ability to efficiently and calmly manage multiple work assignments concurrently, including under sometimes stressful conditions.
- Knowledge of conflicts of interest issues, laws and procedures.
- Ability to keep confidential any information, observations, or viewpoints regarding firm business matters.
- Ability to work overtime, as required.
ABOUT MOFO
At MoFo, we collaborate as one firm, across borders, practice areas, and business functions and value fresh ideas and innovation over conformity and competition.
ABOUT OUR BENEFITS
MoFo offers a comprehensive benefits package starting on your first day.
- A variety of options for medical, dental, vision, life and disability coverage to meet the needs of you and your family.
- Industry-leading parental leave and family benefits including adoption and fertility treatment options and backup child and elder care.
- Global wellness program, including free access to Talkspace and Calm apps.
- Annual community service day to make an impact on your community and a birthday holiday just for fun.
- Education reimbursement annually.
- Dedicated Talent Development team.
- Competitive annual profit-sharing contribution.
Where required by law, salary ranges are stated below. Additional compensation may include a discretionary bonus, overtime as applicable, health/welfare benefits, retirement contributions, paid holidays, and PTO. The range displayed is specifically for positions performed in those cities/states and may vary based on factors including but not limited to the following: local market data and ranges; an applicant's skills and prior relevant experience; and certain degrees, licensing, and certifications.
New York salary range: $55k to $81k
