Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton, a global Am Law 50 firm, is seeking a Conflicts Analyst to join the Office of the General Counsel. The offices we are considering are: Century City, Los Angeles, Orange County, San Diego (Del Mar), San Diego (Downtown), San Francisco, and Silicon Valley.
- Fully remote role supporting a Pacific-time schedule. Must be located in the West Coast.
Job Summary
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.
Essential Functions
- 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.
- Ability to articulate in writing the key findings in the form of a summary or report.
- Monitor and address all incoming email to shared department email inbox for urgent requests.
Required Qualifications
- 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 which is 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 (i.e. reviewing engagement letters and contacting partners).
Education
- Bachelor's degree required.
Computer/Software Knowledge
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite applications including Word, Excel and Outlook.
- Experience with database search systems such as Elegrity (now iManage) E-VALUATE, Legal Key, and/or IntappOpen.
Work Environment
- Working indoors with limited exposure to hazards (only those that customarily come up in working in a high-rise or office building).
- Indoor office work environment in a cubical or like workstation.
- You will be based in one of our local Sheppard Mullin offices but will be allowed to work from home.
- You are required to come into the office on an as-needed basis.
- Overtime will be required on occasion as the workload demands.
Compensation and Equal Opportunity
California: The pay range for this position is $37.00 to $56.00 per hour. Chicago: The wage range for this position is: $40.00 - $60.00 per hour. This position is eligible for medical, vision, and dental insurance. Washington DC: The pay range for this position is: $37.00 - $56.00 per hour. Medical, vision, and dental coverage is available.
We will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with all applicable federal, state, and local laws. Sheppard Mullin is an equal opportunity employer.