Governance Analyst II

The Governance Analyst II Role

The Governance Analyst II role is equivalent to a Conflicts Analyst position at most other law firms.

Position Type

• Full time
• Non-exempt
• Offsite (work in-office based on business needs)

*Must be within commutable distance to office

Schedule

• Thursdays - Mondays
• 8 AM (PST) - 5 PM (PST)

Location

San Francisco

Residency Requirements

• Washington D.C.: For all positions based in the Washington, D.C. office, residency within Washington D.C., Maryland or Virginia and within a reasonable commutable distance to the assigned office is required depending on the firm's discretion and the nature of the role.
• Los Angeles and San Francisco Offices: For all positions based in the Los Angeles and San Francisco offices, residency within the state of California and within a reasonable commutable distance to the assigned office is required depending on the firm's discretion and the nature of the role.

Salary Range

$44.69/HR - $60.34/HR ($92,955.20 - $125,507.20 annually)

Job Functions & Responsibilities

• Provide subject matter expertise to the governance program, including conflicts checks, new matter intake, ethical walls, records management, outside counsel guidelines, and audit letters
• Conduct conflicts checks for new client/matters, pitches, prospective attorneys, and professionals
• Prepare and analyze conflicts reports to identify potential conflicts issues
• Communicate potential conflicts issues to attorneys and other interested parties; assist with conflicts resolution
• Document and maintain matter lifecycle data in Intapp, 3E, and other systems
• Complete new business intake forms and provide administrative support for the intake review process
• Draft, analyze, and review engagement letters; evaluate the need for ethical walls
• Set up ethical walls in billing and document management systems; draft and circulate ethical screening memoranda

Firmwide Tools Proficiency

• Proficiency with conflicts database systems (e.g., Intapp, 3E, Aderant, Legal Key) is required
• Proficiency with records, intake, and secure file transfer systems (e.g., Intapp, 3E, FileTrail, Varonis, Kiteworks) is desired
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Word, Excel, and PowerPoint is desired
• Familiarity with Microsoft 365 (e.g., Microsoft SharePoint, Teams, and OneDrive) and document management systems is desired

Minimum Job Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required
• Bachelor's degree preferred, advanced degree a plus
• 3+ years law firm conflicts, governance, or records experience
• Excellent attention to detail, critical thinking, and analytical skills
• Ability to work proactively and efficiently in a fast-paced environment, interacting professionally with others

Physical Demands

• Writing
• Typing
• Reading
• Speaking
• Hearing
• Sitting
• Bending
• Reaching
• Lifting up to 25 lbs.

Working Conditions

• Quiet office environment
• Seated the majority of the time

Direct Reports

None

About Munger, Tolles & Olson

Munger, Tolles & Olson has topped The American Lawyer’s A-List a record eleven times, and maintains the highest average A-List ranking in the history of the award. We strive to hire only the most qualified and creative lawyers. We believe that clerkships provide valuable experience. In this regard, nearly 75% of our lawyers and over 80% of our litigators served as law clerks to federal or state judges and sixteen attorneys were clerks to U.S. Supreme Court Justices. We recruit and retain the best professional talent to support our Attorneys with a focus on service and excellence. We have a full spectrum of functional positions including Information Technology, Information Security, Accounting, Human Resources, Legal Support, and Marketing.

EEO Statement

Munger, Tolles & Olson LLP is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, including but not limited to hair texture and protective hairstyles (for example, braids, locks, and twists), color, ethnicity, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth and breastfeeding, marital or domestic partner status, parental or family care status, national origin, ancestry, age, sexual orientation, disability or medical condition, genetic characteristic, political affiliation, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. It is the policy of Munger, Tolles & Olson LLP to prohibit discrimination, unlawful harassment (including sexual harassment), and retaliation. This commitment prohibits such conduct by any individual involved in MTO’s operations and by anyone doing business with or on behalf of Munger, Tolles & Olson LLP.