Lateral Conflicts Analyst

Lateral Conflicts Analyst

Direct Counsel is seeking a Lateral Conflicts Analyst to join a prestigious Am Law firm in New York, NY or San Francisco, CA.

This is an excellent opportunity for a legal professional with 1+ year of law firm conflicts or legal support experienceto join a collaborative Conflicts & New Business team. The successful candidate will play a key role in conducting conflicts analyses, supporting attorney onboarding, maintaining ethical walls, and ensuring compliance with the firm's professional responsibility obligations.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive conflict checks for attorney, paralegal, and other lateral hires.

• Generate, review, and analyze conflict reports using conflicts management software and research tools.

• Research corporate affiliations, entity relationships, and matter histories to identify potential conflicts of interest.

• Prepare conflict memoranda and summarize findings for attorney and management review.

• Coordinate conflict resolution efforts with attorneys and the Office of General Counsel.

• Create and maintain ethical walls in accordance with firm policies.

• Respond to conflicts-related inquiries and prepare business development conflict reports.

• Assist with onboarding processes and contribute to department initiatives that improve operational efficiency.

Qualifications

• 1+ year of law firm conflicts, legal assistant, or comparable legal support experience.

• Experience with law firm conflicts systems is preferred.

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Microsoft Word.

• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Ability to exercise sound judgment, maintain confidentiality, and manage sensitive information.

• Ability to prioritize multiple assignments in a fast-paced environment.

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary: $70,000-$99,000, commensurate with experience and qualifications.

• Comprehensive benefits package, including:

  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance

  • 401(k) retirement plan

  • Paid time off

  • Annual bonus eligibility