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Conflicts Analyst

Remote:

Full Remote

Contract:

Full time

Salary:

71 - 108K yearly

Experience:

Mid-level (2-5 years)

Work from:

Canada, California (USA), United States

Offer summary

Qualifications:

2+ years' experience in conflicts administration at a law firm, Experience with iManage, LegalKey or Intapp, Bachelor’s Degree, Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, Strong research and organizational skills.

Key responsabilities:

Analyze potential conflicts of interest for review
Conduct factual research using various resources
Collaborate with attorneys on conflict resolution
Review intake forms for accuracy and completeness
Monitor email for urgent requests

Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton LLP Law Practice Large https://www.sheppardmullin.com/

1001 - 5000 Employees

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Job description

Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP, a global Am Law 50 firm, is seeking an experienced Conflicts Analyst.

This position will support the West Coast business hours of 9:00 AM to 5:30 PM or 10:00 AM to 6:30 PM (Pacific Time).

This position has a remote work arrangement with the ability to work from home.

The Conflicts Analyst is a member of Sheppard Mullin’s Office of the General Counsel. Working under the direction of the Conflicts & Business Intake Manager and other in-house counsel, the Conflicts Analyst reports on potential conflicts of interest relating to matter intake and lateral hiring.

Responsibilities

Analyze and summarize potential conflicts of interest for further review/resolution by in-house attorneys.
Conduct factual research using internal and external resources, which may include researching corporate relationships (using LexisNexis, D&B, web publications and similar public databases) and discussions with attorneys and/or legal support staff to gather information and/or clarification regarding a party or matter.
Perform conflicts research, database maintenance, data entry, and special projects, as requested.
Respond to inquiries timely and effectively.

Essential Functions Of Job

Collaborate with attorneys in the Office of General Counsel to research, analyze, and resolve conflicts of interest.
Review client/matter intake forms and ensure completeness and accuracy.
Review searches and reports for clients, matters, lateral attorney candidates and/or other new business, using the Firm’s conflicts and intake databases.
Ability to articulate in writing the key findings in the form of a summary or report.
Monitor and address all incoming email to shared department email inbox for urgent requests.

Qualifications And Experience

Required Qualifications:

2+ years’ experience within conflicts administration at a mid to large size law firm
Experience with iManage, LegalKey, Intapp, or similar Conflicts administration software
Basic typing skills (at least 40 wpm)
Proficiency with Outlook, Word and Excel
Ability to compile, review, filter, synthesize, and interpret information which is varied in content and format
Ability to work independently, exercise good judgment, and make decisions when appropriate
Demonstrated ability to interpret and apply the applicable rules of professional conduct regarding conflicts of interest
Strong research skills using internal and external resources.
Proven aptitude to quickly learn new applications
Strong organizational skills, including the ability to produce a high quality and accurate work product with minimal supervision
Ability to work effectively with attorneys and staff at all levels
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

Preferred Qualifications: Experience with clearing/resolving conflicts (i.e. reviewing engagement letters and contacting partners)

Education

Required: Bachelor’s Degree

Computer/Software Knowledge

Required

Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite applications including Word, Excel and Outlook.
Experience with database search systems such as Elegrity (now iManage) E-VALUATE, Legal Key, and/or IntappOpen.

Work Environment

Overtime will be required on occasion as the workload demands.

California: The pay range for this position is $37.00 to $56.00 per hour.

We will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance and the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.

Sheppard Mullin is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, national or ethnic origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, marital status, protected medical condition, physical or mental disability, veteran status, or any other characteristics protected by law.

Req: #2024-3204