Conflicts Analyst (Multiple Offices)

Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton, a global Am Law 50 firm, is seeking a Conflicts Analyst to join the Office of the General Counsel in one of the following offices: Century City, Los Angeles, Orange County, San Diego (Del Mar), San Diego (Downtown), San Francisco, or Silicon Valley. This is a fully remote role supporting a Pacific-time schedule; candidates must be located on the West Coast.

About the Role

The Conflicts Analyst is a member of Sheppard Mullin’s Office of the General Counsel. Working under the direction of the Conflicts Supervisor and other in-house counsel, the Conflicts Analyst reports on potential conflicts of interest relating to matter intake and lateral hiring.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with attorneys in the Office of General Counsel to research, analyze, and resolve conflicts of interest
• Review client/matter intake forms and ensure completeness and accuracy
• Review searches and reports for clients, matters, lateral attorney candidates, and/or other new business using the Firm’s conflicts and intake databases
• Articulate key findings in writing in the form of a summary or report
• Monitor and address all incoming email to the shared department inbox for urgent requests

Requirements

• 2+ years’ experience within conflicts administration at a mid to large size law firm
• Experience with iManage, LegalKey, Intapp, or similar conflicts administration software
• Basic typing skills (at least 40 wpm)
• Proficiency with Outlook, Word, and Excel
• Ability to compile, review, filter, synthesize, and interpret information varied in content and format
• Ability to work independently, exercise good judgment, and make decisions when appropriate
• Demonstrated ability to interpret and apply the applicable rules of professional conduct regarding conflicts of interest
• Strong research skills using internal and external resources
• Proven aptitude to quickly learn new applications
• Strong organizational skills, including the ability to produce a high-quality and accurate work product with minimal supervision
• Ability to work effectively with attorneys and staff at all levels
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Experience with clearing/resolving conflicts preferred (e.g., reviewing engagement letters and contacting partners)

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required

Skills

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite applications including Word, Excel, and Outlook
• Experience with database search systems such as Elegrity (now iManage) E-VALUATE, LegalKey, and/or IntappOpen

Work Environment

• Indoor office work environment in a cubicle or similar workstation
• Based in one of Sheppard Mullin’s local offices but allowed to work from home
• Required to come into the office on an as-needed basis
• Overtime may be required occasionally as workload demands
• Limited exposure to hazards typical of a high-rise or office building

Pay

California: The pay range for this position is $37.00 to $56.00 per hour.