Lateral Conflicts Analyst

Morrison Foerster; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 99,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision coverage

Parental leave and family benefits

Global wellness program

Annual community service day

Education reimbursement

Competitive profit-sharing contribution

Job summary

Morrison Foerster is seeking a Conflicts Analyst in San Francisco or New York. In this role, you'll produce and analyze conflict of interest reports, ensuring excellent client service across all areas. The ideal candidate has a year of relevant experience and strong communication and analytical skills.

You will be tasked with resolving conflicts, maintaining records, and using internal tools to assist attorneys with their needs. The position offers a competitive salary ranging from $70k to $99k and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• One year of conflicts, legal assistant, or comparable law firm experience in a decision-making capacity.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, analytical, and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work overtime as needed.

Responsibilities

• Produce and review conflict reports using the firm’s conflicts software.
• Conduct research to support conflicts analysis.
• Summarize findings and submit analyses using the firm’s electronic workflow system.

Skills

Conflict analysis

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Tools

Microsoft Word

Job description

Join MoFo as a Conflicts Analyst on our Conflicts/New Business team.

This role can be based in San Francisco or New York.

Overview

The Conflicts Analyst applies detailed knowledge of professional methods to produce, review, and analyze conflict of interest reports. Ensures client service and satisfaction are attained in all areas of the position.

Responsibilities

• Produce and review conflict reports using the firm’s conflicts software and identify potential conflict issues.
• Conduct research to support conflicts analysis, including matter status, entity roles, prior waivers, and corporate affiliate relationships using internal and external resources.
• Independently analyze conflict reports with limited guidance from Conflicts Coordinators.
• Summarize findings and submit analyses to attorneys and secretaries through the firm’s electronic workflow system.
• Create ethical walls as requested and appropriate.
• Assist with maintaining waiver and engagement letter records, including monitoring databases and creating engagement letter flags.
• Retrieve and distribute waiver letters to attorneys upon request.

Qualifications

• One year of conflicts, legal assistant, or comparable law firm experience in a decision‑making capacity; familiarity with law firm conflicts systems and Microsoft Word preferred.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, analytical, and organizational skills, with exceptional attention to detail.
• Ability to learn and apply conflict of interest principles, exercise sound judgment, and handle sensitive information with discretion and confidentiality.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work overtime as needed.

Benefits

• A variety of options for medical, dental, vision, life and disability coverage to meet the needs of you and your family.
• Industry‑leading parental leave and family benefits including adoption and fertility treatment options and backup child and elder care.
• Global wellness program, including free access to Talkspace and Calm apps.
• Annual community service day to make an impact on your community and a birthday holiday just for fun.
• Education reimbursement annually.
• Dedicated Talent Development team.
• Competitive annual profit‑sharing contribution.

New York, San Francisco salary range: $70k to $99k

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