Conflicts Analyst Specialist

Taft is excited to announce an opening for a Conflicts Analyst Specialist to join our dedicated Conflicts team. If you're passionate about resolving ethical conflicts and ensuring compliance in legal representation, we want to hear from you! The ideal candidate will possess a minimum of two years of experience within a legal/ethical conflicts department in a mid- to large-sized law firm. This is an excellent opportunity to enhance your career in a collaborative environment. As a Conflicts Analyst Specialist, you will work under the guidance of our Conflicts Counsel, conducting thorough research and preparing insightful conflicts search reports. You will analyze data related to our existing and potential clients and matters, identifying and assisting in the resolution of possible ethical conflicts. Our firm's commitment to a "Client First" philosophy ensures that you will be integral in delivering exceptional services to our clients. Duties & Responsibilities: Develop effective search strategies and conduct conflicts searches for new business and potential lateral matters utilizing the firm’s internal electronic database. Analyze, articulate, and communicate search results to firm attorneys, including identifying and suggesting resolutions for potential conflicts. Perform comprehensive corporate research using online databases to accurately assess corporate affiliations and relationships. Collaborate closely with Conflicts Counsel, Conflicts Attorneys, General Counsel, firm attorneys, and the conflicts team to facilitate conflict resolutions. Draft engagement letters, conflict waivers, and ethical screen memorandums for review and approval. Assist in the ongoing review, reconciliation, and cleanup of the firm's existing client/matter information and conflicts database. Provide exceptional customer service to legal assistants and firm attorneys. Be prepared to work remotely outside of normal business hours as needed. Requirements: Bachelor's degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience. 2+ years of experience working within a law firm conflicts department that utilizes Intapp (strongly preferred) or similar conflicts software. Working knowledge of professional responsibility and legal ethics rules related to conflicts. A proven ability to manage multiple tasks and projects efficiently while maintaining an accurate work product in a high-volume, fast-paced environment. Strong critical thinking skills, with the capacity to work independently and make decisive judgments. A proactive approach to adapting changes in workflow, processes, and procedures. Effective teamwork skills with a collaborative mindset. Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication abilities. Capability to tailor communications to all levels within the firm, translating complex issues into accessible concepts. We encourage candidates to apply for this exciting role and join our team in providing outstanding client services at Taft Stettinius & Hollister LLP. E-VERIFY practices are in place, and we are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Created: 2026-03-10