Conflicts Analyst – New Business

Cooley LLP; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 70,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in Washington DC is seeking a conflicts analyst to analyze and process conflict requests, prepare reports, and draft waivers and engagement letters. You will perform corporate research to identify related parties and communicate findings to responsible attorneys, ensuring accurate conflicts management.

The role requires 2+ years of legal experience, proficiency with Office tools, iManage, IntApp Open, and Contract Express, plus knowledge of ABA and California Bar Rules.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of direct applicable legal experience in a firm or conflicts department.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, iManage and other firm applications.
• Experience with IntApp Open and Contract Express or similar programs.
• Knowledge of ABA Model Rules and California State Bar Rules of Professional Conduct.
• Strong analytical, communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and process all conflict requests.
• Prepare database search terms and create conflicts reports.
• Perform corporate research to confirm the identity of related parties.
• Identify existing and potential conflicts for each request.
• Understand and interpret database results and conflicts reports.
• Interact regularly with partners to investigate potential issues.
• Provide regular updates to responsible attorneys.
• Draft conflict waivers and engagement letters as necessary.
• Inform and advise firm attorneys of special circumstances.
• Conduct conflicts case law and legal ethics research.

Skills

Legal experience

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

ABA Model Rules of Professional Conduct

California State Bar Rules of Professional Conduct

Tools

Microsoft Office

iManage

IntApp Open

Contract Express

Job description

Responsibilities

• Analyze and process all conflict requests
• Prepare database search terms and create conflicts reports
• Perform corporate research to confirm the identity of related parties
• Identify existing and potential conflicts for each request
• Understand and interpret database results and conflicts reports
• Interact regularly with partners to investigate potential issues
• Provide regular updates to responsible attorneys
• Draft conflict waivers and engagement letters as necessary
• Inform and advise firm attorneys of special circumstances
• Conduct conflicts case law and legal ethics research

Requirements

• 2+ years direct applicable experience, which could include experience within a law firm, legal environment or conflicts department
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite, iManage and other firm applications
• Proficiency in IntApp Open and Contract Express or similar programs
• Knowledge of American Bar Association’s Model Rules of Professional Conduct and California State Bar Association’s Rules of Professional Conduct
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills
• Excellent communication (verbal and written) and interpersonal skills

Certifications & Qualifications

• American Bar Association’s Model Rules of Professional Conduct
• California State Bar Association’s Rules of Professional Conduct