Conflicts Analyst

Summary The Conflicts Analyst supports the firm’s critical risk management function by performing all duties associated with conflict of interest resolution, including analyzing and resolving potential legal and business conflicts identified in connection with new client and matter intake forms submitted via the New Business Intake System; drafting email waivers and conflict waiver letters; implementing information barriers and ensuring proper notification to affected personnel; collaborating with partners and Professional Responsibility Counsel to facilitate new business. Location This position can sit in our Palo Alto or San Francisco office and offers a hybrid work schedule. Responsibilities Reviews, interprets, and summarizes conflict report results. Analyzes and resolves potential legal and business conflicts. Implements information barriers and ensures proper notification to affected personnel. Drafts formal email waivers and conflict waiver letters to ensure proper documentation of legal or business conflicts relating to new business. Maintains conflict information in the financial database, including related party information and client/matter narratives relating to conflicts resolution notes. Reviews new business intake forms and identifies conflicts to ensure accuracy, including verifying information, conducting corporate research, and communicating with all levels of personnel of the firm to ensure accurate conflict clearance. Maintains internal conflicts database and ensures proper and accurate documentation of legal and business conflicts. Performs corporate research on all parties involved in new business requests to confirm relationships to existing firm clients. Other duties as assigned. Desired Skills Must have experience writing and communicating in a business environment to present information concisely and meaningfully. Experience with intake and conflicts software preferred. Excellent verbal and written business communication skills, with demonstrated ability to exercise good judgment and make sound decisions while maintaining a customer service-oriented manner. Ability to apply critical thinking in evaluating different conflict scenarios or outcomes and to adapt to changes in procedures or direction. Meticulous attention to detail and proven ability to prioritize and multitask, working under pressure and meeting deadlines in a fast-paced environment while maintaining high-level work product. Ability to identify data integrity issues and resolve them appropriately. Minimum Education High School Diploma or GED. Preferred Education Bachelor’s Degree. Certificates Paralegal certificate preferred. Minimum Years of Experience 2 years of direct experience in conflicts or new business intake department within a law firm, paralegal or similar experience required. Compensation The firm’s expected hiring range for this position is $40.91 - $53.18 per hour depending on geographic market location. Non-exempt positions are paid hourly and overtime is paid in accordance with applicable laws. Compensation may also depend on experience, skills, education, and overall qualifications. Benefits We offer a comprehensive package of benefits, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, and a 401(k) plan. Equal Opportunity Employer DLA Piper is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. Hiring Information No immigration sponsorship is available for this position. #J-18808-Ljbffr DLA Piper LLP (US)