Remote-Ready Lateral Conflicts Analyst

Quarles & Brady LLP; Indianapolis (IN); Hybrid; USD 81,000 - 113,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Health coverage

Vision coverage

Dental coverage

401(k) plan

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Job summary

Quarles & Brady LLP is seeking an experienced Lateral Conflicts Analyst to process conflict-of-interest requests for lateral attorney candidates and other prospective hires. The role involves reviewing conflicts reports, identifying ethical conflicts, and supporting timely clearance alongside Conflicts Counsel and Recruiting.

Candidates should have a bachelor's degree and at least two years of conflicts-of-interest experience at a law firm.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum of two years of conflicts-of-interest experience at a law firm.
• Experience with Intapp Open is strongly preferred.
• High level of accuracy, discretion with confidential information.
• Proficiency in Word and Excel; strong internet research skills.

Responsibilities

• Create conflict reports that identify and summarize issues involving lateral attorneys and non-lawyer candidates.
• Review lateral partner questionnaires, prior work lists, board memberships, and other applicant information for accuracy before uploading to conflicts database.
• Support Conflicts Counsel, sponsoring attorneys, and Recruiting in resolving and clearing conflicts.
• Conduct corporate research to identify affiliates, ownership structures, key principals and business nature for risk assessment.
• Coordinate communication between Recruiting and General Counsel's Office.
• Maintain organized lateral candidate files and provide timely status updates.
• Ensure conflicts of interest are resolved, including waivers or ethical screens as needed.
• Elevate difficult conflicts to the General Counsel's Office or senior conflicts staff.
• Assist with onboarding and future matters involving new clients and matters.

Skills

Attention to detail

Analytical thinking

Research skills

Communication

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

Intapp Open

Intapp Wallbuilder

Job description

Quarles & Brady LLP is seeking an experienced Lateral Conflicts Analyst to process conflict-of-interest requests for lateral attorney candidates and other prospective hires. The role involves reviewing conflicts reports, identifying ethical conflicts, and supporting timely clearance alongside Conflicts Counsel and Recruiting.

Candidates should have a bachelor's degree and at least two years of conflicts-of-interest experience at a law firm.