Conflicts Analyst

ABA Search, Inc.; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous PTO

Comprehensive benefits & parental help

Global law firm exposure

High-profile matters experience

Career growth in conflicts

Job summary

ABA Search, Inc. seeks a Conflicts Analyst to own conflicts requests from start to finish in a fast-paced, law-firm setting. You will research, analyze, and resolve conflicts for engagements and hires, reporting back with clear, compliant conclusions.

You will prepare searches and reports, verify related parties, draft waivers and ethical screens, and collaborate with partners and attorneys to address complex matters. A JD or strong conflict-resolution background is highly valued.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of directly applicable experience in a law firm, legal environment, or conflicts department.
• Knowledge of the ABA Model Rules and California Rules of Professional Conduct.
• Understanding of corporate law practice and experience with legal and corporate research.
• Proficiency in Intapp Open and Contract Express (or similar) and Microsoft Office, with the ability to learn iManage.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including overtime and weekends, as required.
• Strong judgment and attention to detail, with the ability to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and clear conflicts requests for new engagements and hires from both a business and ethical perspective.
• Prepare database search terms and conflicts reports, including high-volume and bulk searches.
• Conduct corporate research to confirm related parties and flag potential conflicts or high-profile issues.
• Review conflicts reports and supporting documents, and summarize the conflicts landscape under the rules of professional conduct.
• Work directly with partners, attorneys, and business professionals to investigate issues, propose solutions, and provide regular status updates.
• Request and draft conflict waivers and engagement letters, and draft and implement ethical screens.
• Perform conflicts case law and legal ethics research, and maintain resolution notes for each request.
• Provide conflicts training for legal support staff and other business professionals as needed.

Skills

Conflicts experience

ABA/CA rules knowledge

Corporate law basics

Intapp Open

Contract Express

MS Office

iManage

Overtime willingness

Education

Bachelor’s degree preferred

JD strongly preferred

Tools

Intapp Open

Contract Express

iManage

Job description

Conflicts Analyst San Francisco Bay Area, Southern California, Seattle, or Denver | $70,000–$105,000 + Overtime Bring your conflicts experience to a leading international law firm where your work will have a direct impact on ethical compliance and the timely clearance of new clients, matters, and hires. This is an opportunity to take ownership of conflicts requests from start to finish in a fast-paced environment, working closely with partners, attorneys, and business professionals across the firm.

Why You'll Want to Join

• $70,000–$105,000 annual salary range, based on location and experience
• Generous paid time off and holidays
• Comprehensive benefits package, including strong parental support
• Opportunity to join a leading international law firm
• Exposure to complex and high-profile conflicts matters
• Opportunity to grow your expertise in conflicts resolution, waivers, and ethical screens

What You'll Do

As part of the business intake and conflicts team, you'll guide each request through research, analysis, and resolution.

You will:

• Analyze and clear conflicts requests for new engagements and hires from both a business and ethical perspective
• Prepare database search terms and conflicts reports, including high-volume and bulk searches
• Conduct corporate research to confirm related parties and flag potential conflicts or high-profile issues
• Review conflicts reports and supporting documents, and summarize the conflicts landscape under the rules of professional conduct
• Work directly with partners, attorneys, and business professionals to investigate issues, propose solutions, and provide regular status updates
• Request and draft conflict waivers and engagement letters, and draft and implement ethical screens
• Perform conflicts case law and legal ethics research, and maintain resolution notes for each request
• Provide conflicts training for legal support staff and other business professionals as needed

What You'll Bring

Required:

• 2+ years of directly applicable experience in a law firm, legal environment, or conflicts department
• Knowledge of the ABA Model Rules and California Rules of Professional Conduct
• Understanding of corporate law practice and experience with legal and corporate research
• Proficiency in Intapp Open and Contract Express (or similar) and Microsoft Office, with the ability to learn iManage
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including overtime and weekends, as required
• Strong judgment and attention to detail, with the ability to work independently

Especially Helpful: A bachelor's degree is preferred, and a JD is strongly preferred, as is experience with complete conflicts resolution. A paralegal certificate or ethics coursework and prior experience as a paralegal or legal researcher in a law firm are also helpful.