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Conflicts Analyst

Posted One Month Ago
In-Office
New York, NY, USA
70K-95K Annually
Entry level
In-Office
New York, NY, USA
70K-95K Annually
Entry level
Conducts conflict-of-interest searches for new matters and lateral attorneys across all firm offices using iManage Conflicts Management. Reviews and clarifies matter requests, researches corporate relationships, prepares conflict reports, applies standardized search procedures, and maintains database records and shared documents. Collaborates with Conflicts, Recruiting, Human Resources, and General Counsel teams, supports special projects, and provides assigned on-call coverage.
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Position Summary

The Analyst, Conflicts conducts conflict of interest searches for all Davis Polk offices using iManage Conflicts Management (ICM).

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Typical responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

  • Conduct new business and incoming/lateral attorney conflict of interest searches for all offices

  • Review new matter conflicts requests for accuracy and obtain clarity on parties, roles, and description of the matter prior to processing

  • Understand firm matter types and search all relevant and necessary parties associated with a particular matter in the firm's conflicts database

  • Prepare database search terms and create conflicts reports for related parties, for all requests including high volume, bulk searches

  • Responsible for applying uniform criteria, standards, and procedures to run conflict reports

  • Perform corporate research to identify related parties

  • Assist with keeping all shared documents current and accurate

  • Update and maintain records within conflicts database

  • Collaborate with other members of the Conflicts team, Recruiting team, Human Resources team, and Office of the General Counsel

  • Perform special projects as required

  • Provide on-call coverage when assigned

Qualifications/Position Requirements

  • Exceptional critical thinking and analytical skills, with an acute attention to detail

  • Strong organizational and researching skills

  • Ability to work independently and effectively prioritize tasks in a fast-paced environment

  • Ability to communicate in a confident and professional manner with a variety of stakeholders, including partners and legal assistants

  • Ability to work collaboratively within a team

  • Strong MS Office skills

  • An understanding of corporate business structures, corporate family trees and corporate affiliations

  • Experience with conflicts database software is a plus

Education and/or Experience

  • Bachelor’s degree is required

  • Experience using a conflicts software program is a plus

Compensation

The expected base salary for this position ranges from $70,000 - $95,000. Salary offers are based on a wide range of factors including relevant skills, training, experience, education, and, where applicable, licensure or certifications obtained. Market and organizational factors are also considered. Davis Polk offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.

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