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