Conflicts Analyst Assistants at Hogan Lovells

Key Performance Areas and Accountabilities

Client, Matter and Conflict of Interest Research

• Identifying potential conflicts of interest through corporate and conflicts database research.
• Database research of client and matter information provided by potential new lateral partner and counsel candidates.
• Researching the corporate history of clients and parties related to new client work.
• Assisting the Conflicts Manager, Supervisor and Analysts in the resolution and clearance of conflicts of interest issues.
• Assisting the Managing Director of New Business Conflicts and Compliance, Director of New Business Conflicts and Compliance, Conflicts Management Team and Analysts with a wide range of research requests and other projects.

Query Resolution

• Responding to lawyers' and business services employees' queries and performing conflicts of interest searches.

Database and Client Information Administration

• Maintaining and updating the conflicts database.
• General administrative duties including proof reading and filing.

Additional roles or responsibilities

• Performing additional duties or responsibilities falling reasonably within the ambit of the job description, or in accordance with operational requirements.

Requirements Profile

Education

• Grade 12 or equivalent (NQF 4) - Required
• Legal qualification or equivalent tertiary qualification (NQF 6/7) - Recommended

Mental & Environmental / Legal Requirements

• Must be able to handle pressure, setbacks and a high level of stress
• Must be able to work to deadlines
• Must have a clear criminal record
• Ability to motivate self

Experience

• 1 years' Conflicts Researching experience at Operational level - Recommended
• 1 years' Database use experience at Operational level - Recommended
• 1 years' experience in a legal environment at Operational level - Recommended

System Skills

• Microsoft Office - Intermediate (Required)

Knowledge and Skills

• Knowledge of a centralised/ share services environment
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Strong organisational, administrative and time management skills
• Knowledge of Risk management principles and practices
• Commercial awareness

Behavioral Competencies

• Ability to handle queries efficiently with diplomacy and tact
• Ability to follow instructions precisely
• Adapting and responding to change
• Delivering results and meeting business expectations
• Working with others
• Delivering through others