Conflicts Analyst

Wilson Elser

📍New York, NY
Posted May 19, 2026

Job Overview

Position

Conflicts Analyst

Company

Wilson Elser

Location

New York, NY

Work Type

On-site

Job ID

li-4415935118

Job Description

At 
Wilson Elser,
we are redefining what it means to work at a national law firm. With more than 1,400 attorneys across 46 offices nationwide, we are recognized among the top 100 law firms by
*The American Lawyer*
and ranked #36 in the
*National Law Journal’s*
survey of the nation’s largest law firms.

Our continued success is built on a culture of collaboration, innovation, client service, and mutual respect. We are committed to fostering an environment where employees are empowered to grow their careers, contribute meaningfully, and thrive professionally.

 

Our firm is committed to attracting and retaining professionals who value each other and the service we provide by embracing Teamwork, Collaboration, Client Service, and Innovation. If you are a motivated professional looking for a long-term fit where you can grow in a role, and will be valued and empowered, then we invite you to apply to our
Conflicts Analyst
position.

*This position offers a flexible, hybrid working arrangement.*

The Position

Conflicts Analysts play an integral role in a law firm's Conflicts Department. The Conflicts Department is the central hub through which conflicts of interest checks are processed for new clients, new matters, and new hires. The Conflicts Analyst is responsible for performing all duties associated with conflict of interest reporting, including corporate research and analysis when required, running data searches, generating conflicts reports, and identifying potential conflicts for further review. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented and thrives in a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Initial review and intake of new client forms, new matter forms, and change requests

  • Evaluate requests and perform corporate research if appropriate

  • Complete conflicts searches and perform an initial review, analysis and interpretation of results, identifying potential conflicts for further review pursuant to the Rules of Professional Conduct

  • Communicate key information and process to attorneys and escalate complex issues

  • Perform initial review of waivers or engagement letters to facilitate conflicts clearance, as appropriate, and under the guidance of Conflicts Counsel

  • Assist the firm's Office of General Counsel with specific projects relating to conflicts of interest issues

  • Monitor and process requests to the department mailbox as assigned and on an as needed basis

  • Execute various changes, corrections, and updates on existing client and matter information

  • Ensure all firm procedures are accurately followed before any new clients or matters are opened

Qualifications

  • Strong computer, research, analytical, and proofreading skills

  • Strong oral and written communication skills to solicit and communicate information effectively and professionally

  • Strong organizational skills and attention to detail

  • Ability to interact with all levels of personnel in a professional manner

  • Ability to work in a team atmosphere

  • Ability to prioritize multiple tasks and work in a fast-paced environment

  • Must have a bachelor's degree or equivalent

  • Must have some legal, compliance or research experience

  • 1-3 years experience working in a professional or legal office environment

Wilson Elser offers a competitive salary and benefits package designed to support our attorneys both professionally and personally.A variety of factors are considered in making compensation decisions, including but not limited to experience, education, licensure and/or certifications, geographic location, market demands, other business and organizational needs, and other factors permitted by law. Final salary wages offered may be outside of this range based on other reasons and individual circumstances.  This position is considered full-time and therefore qualifies for benefits including 401(k) retirement savings plan, medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment. 

Salary Range: : $65,000 USD - $85,000 USD

Why Should You Apply?

  • *Benefits:

 Outstanding benefits package, including 401k match and generous PTO plan*
  • *Career Growth:

 Ample opportunities for professional development and advancement*
  • *Employee Perks:

 Access to corporate discount plans and other benefits*

*Wilson Elser welcomes submissions of candidates for our open positions exclusively from recruitment agencies with an active, signed fee agreement who have been granted access to a position through our dedicated Recruitment Agency Portal. We are unable to consider submissions from recruitment agencies without a current (dated as of 7/1/2024) agreement in place. We appreciate your understanding. For collaboration inquiries or to establish an agreement, please contact us at talentacquisition@wilsonelser.com.*
*Wilson Elser is committed to a collegial work environment in which all individuals are treated with respect and dignity.  It is the Firm's policy that employment will be based on merit, qualifications, and competence. Further, employment decisions will be made without regard to an applicants race, color, age, sex, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation or preference, gender identity, physical or mental disability, status as a victim of domestic violence, sex offenses, or stalking, past or present service in the uniformed services or application or obligation to serve in the uniformed services, or any other characteristic protected by law.*
*Wilson Elser endeavors to make the Wilson Elser website accessible to any and all users.  You may review our Accessibility Policy here.*
*California Residents may review our CCPA notice for applicants and employees here.*
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Practice Questions

💡Technical Questions (3)
  • 1.How do you approach performing corporate research when evaluating a new client or matter request, and what resources do you typically use?
  • 2.Walk me through your process for reviewing a conflicts report and identifying which issues need to be escalated to Conflicts Counsel.
  • 3.What is your understanding of the Rules of Professional Conduct as they relate to conflicts of interest in a law firm setting?
🎯Behavioral Questions (3)
  • 1.Tell me about a time you had to manage multiple high-priority requests in a fast-paced environment. How did you ensure nothing fell through the cracks?
  • 2.Describe a situation where you had to communicate a complex conflicts issue or process to an attorney. How did you ensure the message was understood and well-received?
  • 3.Give an example of a time your attention to detail prevented a significant error or oversight in a professional setting.
🧩Situational Questions (2)
  • 1.An urgent new matter request comes in, but the submitting attorney provided incomplete information, and they are pressuring you to clear the conflicts quickly so they can open the file. How do you handle this?
  • 2.You are reviewing a conflicts report and see a name that looks very similar to an existing client, but the spelling is slightly different and the industry doesn't seem to match. The submitting attorney says it's not a conflict. What do you do?

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Conflicts of interestRules of Professional ConductCorporate researchNew matter intakeConflicts clearanceDatabase searchesLaw firmAttention to detailGeneral Counsel supportWaiver review

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