Lateral Conflicts Analyst

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

Benefits offered by this job

Parental leave and family benefits

Education reimbursement annually

Global wellness program

Birthday holiday

Job summary

Morrison & Foerster LLP is seeking a Conflicts Analyst to join the Conflicts/New Business team in San Francisco or New York. The role focuses on preparing, reviewing, and analyzing conflict of interest reports and guiding onboarding for attorneys and paralegals.

You will work with the conflicts software and AI tools to ensure client service and confidentiality across duties. Responsibilities include coordinating checks for overseas hires, creating conflict memoranda, and supporting operations to

Qualifications

• 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.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work overtime as needed.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate full conflicts checks for overseas hires in collaboration with Resolution Attorneys and Staff Recruiting.
• Generate, review, and analyze conflict reports using firm systems and AI-assisted tools.
• Conduct factual research to identify conflicts, including matter status, entity roles, and corporate relationships.
• Update corporate family trees using external databases and AI to streamline findings.
• Prepare Lateral Conflict Memoranda and summarize results for review by lateral attorneys.
• Coordinate with the Office of General Counsel to obtain approvals for partner and attorney forms.
• Respond to conflict inquiries through the department hotline and prepare factual reports.

Skills

Communication skills

Analytical thinking

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Discretion/confidentiality

Tools

Microsoft Word

Job description

Overview

At MoFo, we couldn’t write our own success story without yours.Ready to write your story?

Join MoFo as a CONFLICTS ANALYST on our Conflicts/New Business team!

This role can be based in San Francisco or New York. https://www.mofo.com/offices

ABOUT THE ROLE

Lateral Conflicts Analyst applies detailed knowledge of professional methods to produce, review, and analyze conflict of interest reports and complete the onboarding process for all attorney and paralegal hires to the firm. Ensures client service and satisfaction are achieved in all areas of responsibility.

Conflicts Analysis

• Coordinate full conflicts checks for overseas paralegal and staff hires in collaboration with Resolution Attorneys and Staff Recruiting.
• Generate, review, and analyze conflict reports using the firm's conflicts software, protocols, and AI-assisted research tools.
• Conduct factual research to identify potential conflicts, including:
  • Matter status (open/closed)
  • Entity roles in matters
  • Corporate affiliate relationships using commercial databases
• Research and update corporate family trees using external databases and AI to streamline and refine findings.
• Independently prepare Lateral Conflict Memoranda in accordance with firm procedures.
• Summarize conflicts analysis results and submit recommendations to lateral attorneys for review and resolution.
• Coordinate with the Office of General Counsel to obtain approval of Director/Officer forms for Partners, Of Counsel, Associates, VIAs, Summer Associates, First-Year Associates, and Paralegals.
• Respond to conflict-related inquiries through the department hotline and prepare Business Development information-only reports.

Conflicts Operations

• Create and maintain ethical walls as requested and in accordance with firm policies.
• Leverage current technology and AI tools to improve efficiency, collaboration, and client service.
• Participate in departmental initiatives and projects that enhance operational efficiency and deliver value to attorneys, clients, timekeepers, and team members.

About You

• One year of conflicts or legal assistant experience (or similar law firm experience in a decision-making capacity) required.
• 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

• 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.

Where required by law, salary ranges are stated below. Additional compensation may include a discretionary bonus, overtime as applicable, health/welfare benefits, retirement contributions, paid holidays, and PTO. The range displayed is specifically for positions performed in those cities/states and may vary based on factors including but not limited to the following: local market data and ranges; an applicant's skills and prior relevant experience; and certain degrees, licensing, and certifications.

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