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Position Summary:

The Conflicts Analyst researches and generates reports on potential new clients and matters, edits and analyzes conflict of interest search results, and provides data to the Conflicts Attorney. This position relies on limited conflicts experience, keen attention to detail, and judgment to plan and accomplish goals.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

• Process formal and informal conflict search requests
• Conduct pre-search interviews with attorneys and secretaries to clarify submitted information
• Communicate results of the conflict searches to the Conflicts Attorney
• Audit and correct search details in the conflicts database
• Research new Firm clients using industry search tools and platforms
• Provide telephone and email assistance to attorneys and secretaries to interpret reports and troubleshoot database issues

Job Specifications:

• Bachelor's degree
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Word)
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Strong organizational skills
• Strong analytical skills
• Ability to work under tight deadlines and prioritize responsibilities
• Ability to handle and maintain confidential information
• Ability to learn new concepts and skills quickly

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical Demands:

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to sit, use hands, reach with hands and arms, stoop, talk and hear
• Employee must occasionally lift up to twenty (20) pounds

Work Environment:

Typical indoor office environment

Disclaimer:

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed by people within this classification. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of employees assigned to this job.

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Successful candidates will be provided with outstanding career opportunities and will receive a competitive total rewards package with the opportunity to earn performance-based bonuses.

• Expected Pay Range in Los Angeles $74,000 - $100,000

Please note that quoted salary ranges are not guarantees of what final salary offers may be. Base pay is based on market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Base pay is only one part of the Total Rewards that MWE provides to compensate and recognize our staff professionals for their work. Full time positions are eligible for a discretionary bonus and a comprehensive benefits package.