Job Description

Overview:
The Junior Conflicts Analyst will support the Conflict Department\'s day-to-day tasks of conflicts of interest clearance, as well as assisting with special projects related to the firm\'s professional responsibility, compliance, and conflicts initiatives. This position is ideal for an entry level graduate who is interested in getting into the legal field and learning risk management/compliance. Training will be provided.

Position Specific Skills and Requirements :

• Work closely with the Conflicts Manager, and other members of the New Business Intake group on the identification, review, analysis, and resolution of conflicts of interest, and the processing of new business intake.
• Assist the department with a wide range of research and other requests as may be assigned.
• Assist with maintenance of conflicts related databases and documentation.
• Assist with administrative tasks and projects.
• Assist with generating, reviewing, and processing requests for conflict searches and opening new clients and matters.

Experience and General Requirements:

• Strong research skills are preferred.
• Ability to demonstrate a high degree of initiative in exercising independent judgment and decision making to handle multiple functions in a fast-paced, detail-oriented work environment and to adapt quickly to changes in workflow, processes, and procedures.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Ability to exercise the appropriate amount of discretion in escalating and communicating issues.
• Ability to assume additional responsibilities and perform special projects as requested.
• Ability to manage projects and assignments while maintaining tight deadlines.
• Ability to operate with general or minimum supervision in a hybrid, and in-office setting.
• Coordinate with other team members to meet deadlines.
• Strong team player who also works well individually.
• Provide on-call coverage as needed.

Education :

• 0-3 years of relevant experience in a law firm or other professional services firm.
• Bachelor\xe2\x80\x99s degree

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, or protected veteran status. Hughes Hubbard & Reed takes affirmative action in support of its policy to and advance in employment individuals who are minorities, women, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities. VEVRAA Federal Contractor
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