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Gibson Dunn · 2 days ago

Conflict Analyst

LA Metro Area

Full-time

Onsite

Entry Level

$75K/yr - $85K/yr

1+ years exp

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Responsibilities

Review intake request to ensure clarity in regards to the matter for the new or existing client.

Conduct research on new intake requests against the firm's conflicts database and other resources.

Data entry, search and analysis of conflicts data into the Firm’s conflicts and new matter intake systems in accordance with Firm policies and procedures.

Conduct research via external sources to establish corporate structures and management profiles.

Verifying that all conflicts reports are complete, consistent and accurate and adhere to established standards and procedures for all conflicts of interest searches performed Firm-wide.

Follow-up on conflict issues with Partners, Intake/Conflicts Manager, Office of General Counsel as well as other Firm personnel as necessary.

Perform data analysis and identify possible issues and notify the requesting attorney or other appropriate party as needed.

Evaluate conflict report and clear potential conflicts according to Firm policies.

Identify and escalate conflicts and unresolved issues to the Intake/Conflicts Manager, requesting attorney or Office of General Counsel.

Assist the department with a wide range of research and other requests as may be assigned.

Assist in the training and development of other Conflict Analysts and/or Conflicts Clerks.

Ensure the timely and efficient processing of conflict requests and their processing.

Ensure accuracy in searching and reporting tasks.

Contribute to process, procedure, and technology improvements to provide optimum customer service and efficiency.

Coordinate with other Analysts and other team members in order to meet deadlines, time-sensitive issues and other challenges.

Qualification

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Legal knowledgeOvertime flexibilityUniversity degreeProblem-solvingCritical thinkingDecision-makingTeamworkCommunicationCustomer serviceFlexibilityDiscretionConflict AnalysisParalegal StudiesMicrosoft OfficeWeb-based SystemsCMS/AderantDun & BradstreetHoovers

Required

Understand legal conflicts and related ethical rules.

Exceptional critical thinking and analytical skills.

Excellent decision-making skills and demonstrated ability to think on your feet.

Excellent people skills – ability to work in a team oriented and collaborative environment.

Excellent customer service skills and proficiencies.

Comfortable working with attorneys and other legal staff.

Comfortable in a high demand, fast-paced environment.

Ability to accept direction and constructive feedback.

Ability to take ownership and work independently to resolve issues.

Flexibility in regard to work hours and schedule.

Discretion in handling confidential information.

Flexibility to work overtime, weekends (around 5-8 days per year), and holidays based on department needs is required.

University degree

Preferred

1-2 years of experience as a Conflict Analyst in a large firm preferable as well as studies in areas directly applicable to the duties described above (e.g. paralegal/legal assistant).

Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite as well as web-based systems preferred.

Familiarity with CMS/Aderant, Dun & Bradstreet, and Hoovers a plus.