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Conflicts Analyst, LAC Group - MA

LAC Group seeks a Conflicts Analyst for a prestigious corporate client located in Boston, MA.  The Conflict Analyst is responsible for performing conflict checks, assisting in the resolution of actual or potential conflicts and coordinating the case intake process. Responsibilities also include assistance with various projects undertaken by the legal team, at the direction of in-house legal counsel the Conflict and Compliance Manager. 

Responsibilities:

• Conflict Checks - Research requests for client conflict checks using Elite and other on-line resources, and assist in the identification of potential conflicts;
• Together with the Conflict and Compliance Manager, assist in the resolution of conflicts which requires interaction with legal counsel, the conflict committee and managing principals and senior staff;
• Create and maintain information screens between conflicting cases using IntApp and other resources, to ensure compliance with such information screens;
• Prepare necessary reports to support the conflict, intake and case management function;
• Work with the finance team in the management and operation of Elite to ensure case, client and related party information is comprehensive and accurate;
• Research – Conduct database research for new case leads;
• Contract Management - Work with others in the legal department to track and review case-related documents such as engagement letters and nondisclosure agreements to ensure compliance with restrictions or agreed-upon terms and provide other contract management functions as necessary.

 Qualifications:

• Strong interpersonal skills;
• Strong PC capability; Word, Excel, SharePoint experience; experience with billing/conflicts databases;
• Equivalent work experience in a professional service firm;
• Bachelor’s degree required;
• Excellent written and oral communication skills;
• Willingness to work a flexible schedule dictated by business needs;
• Research skills.

See: http://careers.lac-group.com/ts2__JobDetails?jobId=a0EA000000DOdRzMAL&tSource=

 

Research Specialist, Analysis Group - MA

Location: Analysis Group, Boston, MA

Summary:
Primarily using CourtLink and other online databases and information sources, the Research Specialist will support the marketing team's case and business development-related research requests. 

Typical assignments will include:
fulfilling expert research requests, retrieving and summarizing information gathered on court cases for consultants' leads, retrieving articles, and searching and preparing summaries of news on legal issues in support of consultant requests.

This job is ideal for a candidate who has the intellectual curiosity to be creative; the tenacity to track down needed information; the capacity to filter large amounts of data; and the ability to problem-solve with a very high level of attention to detail and accuracy.

Essential Job Functions and Responsibilities:
*Provide high quality, thoughtful marketing-related research using internal and external research tools including CourtLink, Law360, Bloomberg Law, LexisNexis, and Factiva
*Assist the research team in lead tracking by updating case dockets, identifying case details (counsel involved, dockets, complaints, etc.), and both creating and updating leads in our CRM system (InterAction)
*Research legal and practice-specific news
*Using our online databases and news sources, produce news summaries, company/individual dossiers, and industry/practice-specific profiles in support of business development initiatives
*Assist with various marketing-related efforts, as needed

Relationships:
*Support the Business Development Manager and Senior Business Development Specialist in fulfilling research requests from consulting staff and the marketing team
*Work closely with all members of the marketing team to provide support on business development outreach and lead generation activities

Qualifications:
*Bachelor's degree and one to two years of professional experience; Master of Library and Information Science (MLIS) preferred
*Ideal candidate will have business research experience in the legal or professional services industry
*Proficient in searching online research databases; prior experience with LexisNexis, Westlaw, Bloomberg Law or other online legal databases preferred
*Interest in legal issues and on cases currently being litigated
*Must have solid research skills as well as good analytical and critical reasoning skills
*Must be able to organize, plan and work on multiple projects simultaneously, prioritize projects, meet deadlines, and be flexible in order to respond to shifting demands
*Accuracy, attention to detail, and problem solving ability are critical
*Must exhibit a desire to learn, participate and take ownership of workload

Physical Demands:
*Engage in office work using a computer and telephone

Factors for Assessing Performance (Functional Competencies):
*Functional/Technical Capabilities - Demonstrates technical competence and effectively delivers support in area of expertise
*Customer Service - Responsive to internal and external requests; provides high quality service and support
*Communication - Communicates clearly and listens to requests effectively
*Teamwork/Working Characteristics - Demonstrates ability to work effectively with others and independently. Demonstrates initiative and ownership
*Project Management - Effectively manages projects, meeting necessary deadlines
*Problem Resolution - Resolves problems quickly and effectively

Nothing in this Job Description restricts Analysis Group, Inc.'s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this position at any time.  This position is at will, which means that it can be terminated by the employee holding the position or by Analysis Group, Inc. at any time,
with or without cause or notice.

Application Process:
Please send a cover letter and resume to Victoria Hopcroft at
[email protected]