Conflicts Analyst at Alvarez & Marsal Holdings, LLC in New York, New York

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About A&M

Alvarez & Marsal is a leading independent global professional services firm, specializing in providing turnaround management, performance improvement and corporate advisory services. With almost 8,000 professionals based in 70+ locations across North America, Europe, Asia, and Latin America, our firm excels in problem solving and value creation. Drawing on a strong operational heritage and hands-on-approach, our professionals work closely with organizations and stakeholders to help tackle complex business issues and maximize value.

Position Overview

We are seeking a Conflicts Analyst to join our Legal team. The ideal candidate must have at least 1+ year/s of experience working in a legal environment. In this position, you will report directly to the Department Manager and assist in the full conflicts process -- perform computer database searches for related party and existing engagement information, and matter updates compile and filter the information found; evaluate and clarify discrepancies; provide reports consolidating the information, maintain the integrity of the database and input general client information upon approval of new business.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for running timely, accurate and thoughtful conflict searches daily for preliminary checks on potential matters, on formally submitted new business and new clients


• Manage daily updates for existing matter by adding additional parties to the memo and the Conflicts database


• Exceptional organizational skills; demonstrated communication skills; ability to work within a team; detail oriented


• Responsible for vetting all information that comes into the department (i.e. requests to the department to re-open matters, new business for either new or existing clients, preliminary conflict check requests)


• Maintain and update conflicts database


• Liaise with attorneys and business representatives by telephone, e-mail or in person to obtain information on new clients and matters


• Must be available for occasional/scheduled after-hour and weekend projects and rotational on-call remote shifts

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of experience working in a legal/law department environment; conflicts experience preferred


• College degree preferred


• Excellent communication skills (particularly written). The ability to approach individuals at all levels within the firm by telephone, email correspondence or in person with confidence and clarity


• The ability to solve problems in a methodical, practical way


• Ability to multi-task, follow-up/follow through, be thorough, prioritize and pay close attention to detail are required


• Responsive to the demands of lawyers and an ability to work under pressure


• Must be able to function seamlessly in a time sensitive environment (i.e. handle urgent/rush requests, without sacrificing quality)


• Must be customer service oriented


• Takes compliance with ABA mandates on ethics and hedging risks regarding conflicts of interest seriously; understands their importance


• Knowledge of Outlook, Excel, Word is required


• Understanding and utilization of Boolean search operands and techniques are required