Senior Intake Analyst

Description Lathrop GPM, one of the nation's leading law firms, has an immediate opening for a Senior Intake Analyst in our Minneapolis, MN; Kansas City, MO; Chicago, IL; or San Jose, CA location. The Senior Intake Analyst is responsible for supporting the firm’s client and matter intake process through the review, processing, and analysis of new business forms and conflict checks. Through subject‑matter expertise, the analyst serves as a resource for firm personnel both within and outside the Intake department. All responsibilities are performed with a commitment to providing excellent customer and risk‑management service in a manner consistent with firm values. Lathrop GPM is a full‑service, Am Law 200 firm with offices nationwide. Our clients are at the heart of everything we do. Conflicts & Analysis Perform conflict checks for new client, matter, and additional parties intake forms, identifying potential conflicts of interest and providing relevant information to the Professional Responsibility Committee (PRC) to clear potential conflicts. Review and analyze new representations as they relate to risk considerations and firm‑specific special processing procedures. Research prospective clients and related parties using firm databases and web‑based applications. Conduct due‑diligence and credit checks on prospective clients. Screen sanctions lists for prospective clients and parties. Process conflicts checks for lateral hire candidates. Process and manage correspondence related to intake forms, including retrieving approvals for non‑standard language. Other duties as assigned. Subject Matter Resource Act as a point of contact to answer questions and provide guidance for newly trained employees. Facilitate seamless onboarding, client transfers, and matter openings for lateral partners and partner groups. Assist intake management in keeping department resources—such as Compass, Intake internal procedure documents, and Intapp Open system documentation—current and making improvement recommendations. Identify potential risk considerations and special processing procedures applicable to opening new clients and matters. Client Matter Management Assist with attorney offboarding to ensure accuracy of firm client‑matter data and records. Process and manage requests to change or update client‑matter information. Liaise with attorneys and administrative assistance to ensure client correspondence—engagement letters, client Outside Counsel Guidelines, and conflict waivers—are obtained, up to date, and saved in the appropriate repositories. Service Track and follow up on all outstanding requests and new business intake form approvals. Respond to calls, emails, and workflow requests from attorneys, administrative assistants, and other personnel regarding the new business intake process. Participate in special projects and other duties as assigned. Minimum Requirements Bachelor’s degree or equivalent years of related experience. Minimum of three years’ experience in conflicts or new business intake in a law firm. Preferred Requirements Experience with Intapp Open. Working knowledge of the Model Rules of Professional Conduct and their practical application in a mid‑to‑large‑size law firm. Other Requirements Ability to problem‑solve. Strong research and analytical skills, including the ability to identify risk considerations and synthesize large amounts of due‑diligence and conflict information. Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to communicate effectively in a virtual environment. Ability to concentrate on tasks, make decisions and work calmly in a high‑pressure, deadline‑oriented environment. Demonstrated ability to use good judgment in taking initiative while asking for direction or clarification and consulting others as appropriate. Willingness to be flexible with time and adjust to a changing work environment. Ability to build and maintain positive relationships, both internally and externally, while maintaining a client‑service orientation. Ability to use sound judgment and discretion with highly confidential information. Maintain stamina throughout a standard workday, on‑ and off‑site. Maintain regular attendance and work regularly scheduled hours. Take direction and accept supervision. Work independently, organize and accurately prioritize work, be detail‑oriented, understand when urgency is required, and use good judgment in varied situations. Work effectively with co‑workers in a team‑oriented, collaborative environment. Salary & Benefits Current anticipated salary ranges (as required by state law): MN: $70,000 – $100,000 (depending on experience). IL: $75,000 – $105,000 (depending on experience). CA: $90,000 – $110,000 (depending on experience). Full comprehensive benefit plan including health care, retirement plan, paid days off (PTO), parental leave, short/long‑term disability. Equal Opportunity We celebrate and support diversity and the benefits it brings to our workplaces, clients and communities. We are proud to be an equal‑opportunity workplace and an affirmative action employer. It is the employment policy and practice of Lathrop GPM to recruit and hire employees without discrimination because of race, color, sex, gender, religion, age, national origin, military status, genetic information, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other status protected by applicable law.

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