Conflicts Analyst

Overview

An international law firm with offices across the United States, Europe, MENA, and Asia is seeking a Conflicts Analyst to support risk management and new business functions. The role involves conducting thorough conflict of interest checks on proposed new representations and lateral attorney hiring, reviewing new matter requests, and assisting with conflict resolution and special projects.

Responsibilities

• Conduct corporate research using internet and other tools to verify party names and identify corporate family affiliates for all practice groups.
• Enter and update data in the conflicts database; conduct searches to identify potential conflicts and generate reports for attorney analysis.
• Analyze new matter requests for compliance with firm policies and professional responsibility rules.
• Review conflict of interest reports for new matters to identify and resolve potential conflicts.
• Assist with conflict resolution strategies and communicate with impacted attorneys.
• Review engagement letters for new clients to ensure compliance with firm templates and inclusion of necessary special language.
• Review new matter scope communications for compliance with policies and risk management.
• Assist Conflicts Director, Manager, and Assistant Manager with training new Conflicts Information Specialists and Analysts, including updates related to software and process changes.
• Support special projects such as bankruptcies, lateral groups, or ethics walls.
• Participate in testing, development, and analysis related to conflicts department electronic tools, software, and processes.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
• Minimum of two years of increasingly responsible, directly related conflicts law firm experience or experience in practice support or legal assistant roles.
• Basic knowledge of conflicts of interest issues.
• High proficiency with technical systems related to law firm new business intake; knowledge of InTapp preferred.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to organize and prioritize work in a dynamic environment, work independently with attention to detail, adapt to changing priorities, and meet deadlines.
• Advanced internet research skills.
• Accurate data entry skills and ability to follow data entry conventions.
• Ability to learn and master new technology applications.
• Advanced skills operating standard office equipment including desktop computers, printers, copiers, and telephones.
• Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, especially Word and Excel.

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary range: $76,000 - $120,000 (varies by location, market data, skills, experience, degrees, and certifications).
• Additional discretionary bonus may be available.
• Comprehensive benefits package including healthcare, vision, dental, retirement plans, all-purpose leave, backup childcare, wellness programs, cultural events, and social activities.
• Commitment to fair and equitable compensation practices.

Work Schedule

• Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. PT.

Location

• Various U.S. locations

Additional Information

• The employer participates in the E-Verify program.
• Employment consideration is given to qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.
• Equal Opportunity Employer (m/f/d/v).