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Conflicts Analyst

Chicago, IL 60601

Posted: 01/16/2026 Employment Type: Direct Hire Industry: Legal Job Number: 44068

Job Description

Conflicts Analyst
  • Responsible for new business conflicts checks on a daily basis with exposure to lateral hire conflicts checks on as needed basis
  • Data entry, search, and analysis of conflicts data as supplied by secretaries, attorneys, marketing and other administrative support staff into the Firm's conflicts and new business intake system
  • Understanding the business intake and conflicts search process in accordance with Firm policies and procedures
  • Conduct exhaustive research via internal and external sources on all related parties, affiliates, lateral hire candidate, and major organizational relationships of and investments made by Firm attorneys. Verify that all searching is comprehensive and adhere to established standards and procedures
  • Prepare and analyze reports and effectively summarize conflict check results in collaboration with the Conflicts Supervisor and/or Senior Conflicts Manager
  • Articulate potential issues and follow-up on conflict issues with attorneys and others
  • Maintain a working knowledge of technology relating to new business intake and conflicts and effectively create workflow changes in the system
  • Assign new matter numbers, ensure that all waiver and engagement letters are being collected and erect ethical walls as necessary
  • Respond to all inquiries made by secretaries and attorneys relating to intake and conflicts
  • Assume any other duties/special projects as assigned by the Conflicts Supervisor or Senior Conflicts Manager.
  • Work after hours or weekends, as needed
Skills & Competencies:
  • Knowledge of research databases
  • Advanced internet skills, and exceptional attention to detail
  • Working knowledge of the Model Rules of Professional Conduct pertaining to business intake and conflicts
  • Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills
  • Excellent professional work ethic, initiative and customer service
  • Excellent analytical skills
  • Ability to work independently
  • Ability to work with tight deadlines
Qualifications & Required Experience:
  • Bachelor's degree in a relevant information management or legal studies discipline is strongly preferred
  • Minimum of two years' experience in conducting legal research preferred
  • Previous experience in a law firm, professional services or consulting firm in processing new business and/or conflicts of interest is strongly desired
  • Position also requires the ability to work under pressure to meet strict deadlines
  • Computer Skills:
  • To perform this job successfully, an individual must be proficient in the following software:
  • Familiarity with industry leading NBI and Conflicts systems
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs
  • Demonstrated proficiency with new technology, including experience as a system administrator; experience with Intapp Open preferred

Meet Your Recruiter

Ashley Dineen

Ashley Dineen has been with The Panther Group since 2009 and has worked within many areas of the company including payroll, compliance, on-boarding, recruitment, and client management.

Ashley is a mother of two and enjoys spending time with family in her spare time.

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