Houston, District of Columbia, United States of America
Full Time
4 hours ago
$60,000 - $90,000 USD
Visa Sponsor
Key skills
Communication
About this role
Role Overview
Ensure exemplary client service to all internal and external clients; proactively promote client service throughout department and among teams; respond to peer requests with recognition that request serves a client or firm need.
Respond to lawyer and staff requests to perform conflicts of interest searches.
Review information submitted by lawyers and support staff for completion and accuracy; follow-up with lawyers and support staff as needed to clarify information.
Research corporate history of clients and parties; search websites for information about corporate affiliations (such as parent/subsidiary).
Use Boolean searching and search terms to query the conflicts database.
Apply judgment to design effective database searches and to distinguish relevant search results from those that are irrelevant.
Review generated conflict reports for relevancy and relatedness based on the submitted information and identify potential conflicts issues.
Independently analyze the report with limited guidance.
Work closely with assigned Compliance Lawyers to ensure compliance workflow is as accurate and efficient as possible.
Summarize the basis for potential conflicts and communicate any potential conflicts to assigned Compliance Lawyers.
Develop familiarity with Global Practice Standards program and policies and answer inquiries regarding share dealings and related issues.
Safeguard and keep confidential any information, observations or viewpoints regarding firm business matters.
Requirements
Bachelor's degree
One year of conflicts or legal assistant experience (or similar analyst experience in a decision-making capacity) required
Excellent oral and written business communication skills; prior exposure to international business correspondence is a plus
Strong interpersonal skills required
Strong analytical skills required
Willingness to learn law and fundamental principles regarding conflict of interest issues and strong issue-spotting skills are essential
Ability to keep confidential any information, observations or viewpoints regarding firm business matters
Proven stability and calm demeanor with the ability to handle stressful situations with confidence and composure
Solid knowledge of world's geography
Strong sense of urgency/prioritization and ability to recognize when to seek guidance
Proficient Microsoft Office Suite user
Benefits
access to three medical plans
dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
pre-tax benefits such as health savings and flexible spending accounts
401(k) savings plan
profit-sharing plans if eligible
competitive paid time off plan, which provides a minimum of 20 days off based on your role and tenure with the firm
generous paid parental leave benefit allowing parents to take a minimum of 14 weeks of paid leave to bond with your newborn, or adopted child(ren)